Fire Safety Advisor & Trainer


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Sept 2026

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Summary

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment. Liaising with the Fire Officer on all Trust Fire Safety matters and act as deputy for all fire safety matters. Support the Fire Officer (Fire Safety Adviser (Authorised Person (Fire)) in providing expert advice on fire legislation. Support the Health and Safety and Capital Projects Teams when required. Assisting in the review of the Trust fire safety policy, fire safety procedures and fire safety protocols. Assisting in investigating all fire-related incidents and fire alarm actuations and supporting the Fire Response Teams. Liaising with the enforcing authorities on technical issues in support of the Fire Officer. Liaising directly with managers and staff on fire safety issues. Supporting the maintenance, preparation and required changes to fire prevention and emergency evacuation plans in accordance with the Trust Fire and Evacuation Strategy. Act as Fire Safety Adviser (Authorised Person (Fire Training)) delivering the Trust Fire Safety Training programme in accordance with the Training Needs Analysis, by delivering face to face training sessions to managers and staff and carrying out fire evacuation drills. Act as Fire Safety Adviser (Authorised Person (Fire Risk Assessment)) undertaking and recording Fire Risk Assessments validated by the Fire Officer using the required methodologies including HTM 05-03 Part K. Prioritise and follow up on Fire Risk Assessment action plans. Support the Fire Officer (Fire Safety Adviser (Authorised Person (Fire Projects)) in providing fire safety advice for any proposed building works ensuring that existing or proposed fire safety strategies are suitable and that any derogations from the HTM 05 Firecode series are suitably recorded and justified. STANDARDS OF FIRE SAFETY To visit all areas of the Trust on a regular basis to ensure standards of Fire Safety is maintained. To ensure that Fire Safety standards meet those set out in documents issued by the Department of Health & Social Care and within the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. To report all deviations from the standards statutory requirements and codes of practice to all relevant personnel. To provide advice on structural Fire Safety for existing and new buildings and proposed alterations to buildings. To review new Fire Safety legislation and Regulations and, where necessary, provide briefing notes and draft policies and procedures for comment/approval by appropriate meeting groups. To attend the Fire Safety Group and provide advice where required. Able to plan own workloads and priorities using risk information including complex activities. Work with the specialist Capital Project planning teams to enable delivery of projects in a timely manner and identify any necessary additional resource required. FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT - FIRE SAFETY ADVISER (AUTHORISED PERSON (FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT)) To undertake Fire Risk Assessments and carry out regular reviews in all Trust premises (both onsite and offsite including staff accommodation) managed by the Trust and to prepare reports and produce action plans ensuring all actions are tracked and completed. Undertake Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) assessments when requested. FIRE SAFETY TRAINING - FIRE SAFETY ADVISER (AUTHORISED PERSON (FIRE TRAINING)) To provide Fire Safety instruction, presentations and practical training to all levels of NHS staff, including part-time and voluntary workers. To provide induction training of new staff in Fire Safety and procedures. To instruct staff in the use of fire extinguishers. To give instructions on patient, staff and visitors evacuation procedures. To arrange and carry out fire drills/evacuations at agreed times in conjunction with the Heads of Departments. To manage training schedules and requirements in line with the TNA. LIAISON & LOCAL FIRE AUTHORITY Be the Trusts secondary contact with Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS), maintaining a close working relationship and arranging any necessary site visits to be made by them (in the absence of the Fire Officer). To ensure that the DWFRS is informed of Fire Safety arrangements, site and building layout and availability of water supplies for firefighting. In the absence of the Fire Officer, ensure that DWFRS are informed about any special fire or life risk. To arrange for the Fire and Rescue Services attendance at drills or exercises. EQUIPMENT & RECORDS In collaboration with the Fire Officer, ensure that all firefighting equipment is maintained and available for use at all material times To monitor contractors and in-house staff to ensure such equipment is maintained correctly To monitor the selective testing of equipment as required ensuring fully operational, this shall include fire alarms and detectors, extinguishers, emergency lighting, etc. To keep a record of all training visits made, drills carried out and Fire Risk Assessments throughout all the Trust premises Maintain the register of all fire incidents and other fire related matters. Provide reports, as required, to the Trust and Department of Health & Social Care, with support from the Fire Officer. Produce statistics and annual report as and when required Make appropriate recommendations for future Fire Safety to the Fire Officer, and to minimise false fire alarms based on the recorded information, for them to escalate for approval and action. FIRE & FALSE ALARMS In the event of a fire, attend site during working hours and support Fire Response Team if deemed necessary. In the event of a fire, to support the Fire Officer in undertaking an investigation as to the cause and, if appropriate, put forward proposals to reduce the risk of a recurrence. To prepare and submit reports relating to fires and false alarms. TEAM WORKING Work in conjunction with the Fire Officer, greater Estates & Facilities teams, Capital Projects, Clinical Site Managers, Internal Fire Response Teams and Fire Safety Group. Contribute appropriately to all aspects of the Trusts Fire Risk Assessment and training workload, thus helping to achieve a robust Fire Safety Management System. Organise, manage and attend the Fire Safety Group meetings. Deputise for the Chair (Fire Officer) when necessary Attend and contribute to team meetings, various working groups and training sessions Manage, with support of the Fire Officer, the Trust Fire Wardens and Staff and liaise with them on a regular basis in relation to Fire Safety Procedures and Protocols.

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