Band 6 - Assistant Fire Safety Advisor, Compliance/Fire Safety
| Posting date: | 01 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £40,617 - £48,778 pa inc. HCA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 October 2025 |
| Location: | Watford, WD18 0HB |
| Company: | West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7519028/360-G-10518 |
Summary
A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
We are seeking an equally ambitious and professional fire safety team member who is also capable of working independently and calm under pressure in a very busy Trust working environment.
The successful candidate will hold the position of the Trusts Assistant Fire Safety Advisor in accordance with the duties and requirements of Healthcare Technical Memorandums and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO).
It is a good time to work for the Fire and Health & Safety Team as we are in a period of transition and expansion, and our dynamic, professional and expert team are continuously improving the Fire and Health & Safety arrangements for the Trust making our sites a safer place for patients, visitors and staff.
Working arrangements are flexible but core hours will be 0800-1600hrs across all sites with the opportunity to work from home 1 day a week following on from a successful probation period.
The Assistant Fire Safety Advisor will be accountable to the Fire Safety Advisor on matters of fire safety. They will provide support for the Fire Safety Advisor in their goal to achieve Trust-wide Fire Safety Compliance, and will be responsible for the following:
Carrying out Fire Safety Audit, and Inspections across all Trust premises.
Support request for bespoke departmental fire evacuation training or training on evacuation aids.
Undertaking, recording and reporting fire risk assessments.
Support the Fire Safety Advisor in providing competent advice on fire legislation.
Support the Fire Safety Advisor in providing expert technical advice on the application and interpretation of fire safety guidance, including the Department of Health Firecode.
Assisting with the review of the content of the trust’s fire safety policy and relevant protocols and procedures.
Assisting with the development and delivery of a suitable and sufficient training programme for staff.
Support in the preparation of fire prevention and emergency action plans.
Support with the investigation of all fire-related incidents and fire alarm actuations.
Provide assistance when required in liaison with the enforcing authorities on technical issues.
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Support in the day-to-day management of fire safety throughout the Trust and ensure the Trust statutory requirements are met.
Assist in completion of Fire Safety Risk Assessments and Fire Safety Audits as part of the requirements of the Regulatory reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Assist and undertake the training of staff in fire safety and record the relevant data for subsequent reports to relevant Groups or Committees.
Manage and implement regular fire safety audits on an annual basis and risk assessments for all departments.
Liaison with enforcement authorities including Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Health and Safety Executive.
Be part of the Fire Response Team.
To assist with completion of ‘Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans’ (PEEP) where required for members of staff.
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post as may be required by the Trust Management Team.
This advert closes on Wednesday 15 Oct 2025
We are seeking an equally ambitious and professional fire safety team member who is also capable of working independently and calm under pressure in a very busy Trust working environment.
The successful candidate will hold the position of the Trusts Assistant Fire Safety Advisor in accordance with the duties and requirements of Healthcare Technical Memorandums and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO).
It is a good time to work for the Fire and Health & Safety Team as we are in a period of transition and expansion, and our dynamic, professional and expert team are continuously improving the Fire and Health & Safety arrangements for the Trust making our sites a safer place for patients, visitors and staff.
Working arrangements are flexible but core hours will be 0800-1600hrs across all sites with the opportunity to work from home 1 day a week following on from a successful probation period.
The Assistant Fire Safety Advisor will be accountable to the Fire Safety Advisor on matters of fire safety. They will provide support for the Fire Safety Advisor in their goal to achieve Trust-wide Fire Safety Compliance, and will be responsible for the following:
Carrying out Fire Safety Audit, and Inspections across all Trust premises.
Support request for bespoke departmental fire evacuation training or training on evacuation aids.
Undertaking, recording and reporting fire risk assessments.
Support the Fire Safety Advisor in providing competent advice on fire legislation.
Support the Fire Safety Advisor in providing expert technical advice on the application and interpretation of fire safety guidance, including the Department of Health Firecode.
Assisting with the review of the content of the trust’s fire safety policy and relevant protocols and procedures.
Assisting with the development and delivery of a suitable and sufficient training programme for staff.
Support in the preparation of fire prevention and emergency action plans.
Support with the investigation of all fire-related incidents and fire alarm actuations.
Provide assistance when required in liaison with the enforcing authorities on technical issues.
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Support in the day-to-day management of fire safety throughout the Trust and ensure the Trust statutory requirements are met.
Assist in completion of Fire Safety Risk Assessments and Fire Safety Audits as part of the requirements of the Regulatory reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Assist and undertake the training of staff in fire safety and record the relevant data for subsequent reports to relevant Groups or Committees.
Manage and implement regular fire safety audits on an annual basis and risk assessments for all departments.
Liaison with enforcement authorities including Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Health and Safety Executive.
Be part of the Fire Response Team.
To assist with completion of ‘Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans’ (PEEP) where required for members of staff.
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post as may be required by the Trust Management Team.
This advert closes on Wednesday 15 Oct 2025