Job overview
We want you to help us build and maintain the most modern, sustainable, progressive and forward thinking environments in which our healthcare professionals can deliver outstanding care for one and all. It’s what we have called ‘Building Brilliance’.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Main duties of the job
To uphold the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order) 2005
To maintain statutory requirements dictated by HTM 05-02 Firecode.
To provide specialist advice on all aspects of Fire Safety and Statutory requirements to the Trust and as necessary other service providers.
To support training functions where necessary, organising and delivering training schedules
Conduct suitable & sufficient Fire risk Assessments i.a.w PAS 79 risk assessment methodology
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working with Local Authority or the NHS in a Fire Safety capacity
- Experience in the delivery of training to clinical and non clinical staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Must have attended Fire Safety Courses at Fire Safety College
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, in a relevant subject
- L4 Diploma Fire Safety
Desirable
- Certificate in Management at NVQ Level IV or equivalent
- PTLLS Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience
- Fire Engineering Degree
- Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers
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This advert is for Fire Safety Advisor & Trainer with Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Truro, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (On call as required (AFC)). The application deadline is 13 Aug 2026.
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