Fire Safety Advisor
| Posting date: | 07 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £61,927.00 to £68,676.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £61927.00 - £68676.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, N19 5FN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9220-25-0457 |
Summary
To advise and assist the Fire Safety Manager in the interpretation of current and future government legislation, NHS Firecode suite of documents and other official guidance in respect of fire safety in NHS premises. Carry out safety audits with other members of staff and contribute to periodic authoritative reports to management concerning the condition of fire precautions in the Trust premises. To assist and support the Fire/ Security and Health and Safety department. Identify and assess fire risks in Trust premises and assist with reports to management recommending prioritised actions in respect of fire safety improvements. Liaise with planning teams, local building control and fire authorities in the specification of fire precautions in new and existing premises. Manage and supervise adequate provision, location and effective maintenance of all firefighting equipment, fire safety signs, notices etc. Investigate fires occurring in Trust premises in conjunction with the local fire and police authorities and ensure that fire reports are prepared and forwarded. To share responsible with the Fire Safety Manager in liaison with the Estates department to ensure that contractors working on Trust premises take effective steps to ensure that their activities do not subvert fire precautions in existing premises. To undertake the training of staff in fire safety and evacuation training and record the relevant data for subsequent reports to relevant Groups or Committees. To carry the Trusts fire bleep pager at all times when on site and respond to fire alarm activations. To manage and oversee the training schedules of fire wardens and the Hospital Fire Teams and to identify their training needs.