• Job Description

  Req#: C9320-25-0697?language=en&page=391&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust have an opportunity for a Fire Safety Advisor / Trainer to join the Fire Team. The role will be working across all 5 sites of UHDB based at Queens Hospital Burton on Trent or at The Royal Derby Hospital. The post holder will support the fire safety manager in relation to fire safety issues with specific reference to the NHS Firecode standards and the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

  The successful candidate will provide professional advice on all fire safety / prevention matters relating to staff and premises. To undertake fire safety inspections, fire evacuation procedures and to provide fire safety advice to all staff. The post holder will also develop and deliver fire safety training in line with the training needs analysis for the Trust, this will include face to face, e-learning and fire evacuation training to ensure compliance with all relevant Fire Safety legislation and guidance, in particular the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and related Department of Health, Health Technical Memorandums (Firecode). The above will apply to all Trust sites including areas that work in other Trusts buildings.

  Main duties of the job

  Assist in completing fire risk assessments for all Trust Owned Buildings as required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and maintain the validity of these assessments.

  In consultation with the capital projects teams ensure that all alterations and projects are developed in compliance with all fire safety legislation, including the Fire Code, Building Regulations, Codes of Practice, Statute etc, and to promote modern, flexible and efficient fire safety services. This will also be in conjunction with the Trust Fire Authorising Engineers (Fire AE).

  Liaise with the local Fire and Rescue Service relating to the Trust's risks and procedures/fire policies and develop an integrated working arrangement to include familiarisation and participation in joint exercise training events.

  Develop and monitor the Trusts' local fire plans and review procedures regularly to ensure an efficient application of the requirements of the Trusts Fire policy.

  Manage, and regularly review all fire policy documentation to ensure it is kept up to date and in line with current guidance and best practice, developing new policies with the deputy fire safety manager.

  Closing Date of the Application:15 June 2025

  Interview date: 24 June 2025

  About us

  As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

  Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

  In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

  Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

  Details

  Date posted

  04 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pa pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  320-TWS-2002

  Job locations

  Royal Derby Hospital

  Uttoxeter Road

  Derby

  DE22 3NE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

  Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

  Person Specification

  Training & Qualifications

  Essential

  • Experience of working in the area of fire safety
  • Holds a current driving license

  Desirable

  • Experience in training/education of healthcare professionals.
  • NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management or commitment to attending and passing the course within 12 months of commencing in post.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of continued professional development.

  Desirable

  • Experience of fire incident investigation and follow up action planning
  • Experience of undertaking fire risk assessments within a large multidisciplinary organisation.

  Communication

  Essential

  • Good communication skills at all levels including persons external to the Trust.

  Person Specification

  Training & Qualifications

  Essential

  • Experience of working in the area of fire safety
  • Holds a current driving license

  Desirable

  • Experience in training/education of healthcare professionals.
  • NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management or commitment to attending and passing the course within 12 months of commencing in post.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of continued professional development.

  Desirable

  • Experience of fire incident investigation and follow up action planning
  • Experience of undertaking fire risk assessments within a large multidisciplinary organisation.

  Communication

  Essential

  • Good communication skills at all levels including persons external to the Trust.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Derby Hospital

  Uttoxeter Road

  Derby

  DE22 3NE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Derby Hospital

  Uttoxeter Road

  Derby

  DE22 3NE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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