Fire Safety Advisor

Job Summary

Closing Date: 23/02/2026

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 24/02/2026

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 02/03/2026

Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role

The post holder will assist the Topic Specialist (Competent Person) within the Trust in relation to fire safety issues with specific reference to Health Technical Memorandum 05 (Firecode) standards and meeting the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. To promote fire safety compliance throughout the Trust and ensure that all Trust premises maintain high standards of fire precautions.

The post holder will assist the Fire Safety Manager to ensure that the Trust governance activities reflect national and local guidance initiatives in relation to fire safety requirements.

The post holder will manage all appropriate policies, procedures, systems and arrangements to support fire safety and that robust governance processes are in place to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of compliance within and across the Trust.

To assist the Fire Safety Manager with professional input to all matters relating to fire prevention and response issues, affecting or likely to affect the running of the Trust. Maintain and develop specialist knowledge on relevant legislation and guidance.

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

• Date posted: 09 February 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full-time
• Reference number: 389-
• Job locations:
  Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane, Bradford, BD9 6RJ

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.

Essential Experience

• Post holder should have significant working knowledge of general fire safety preferably gained during employment with the local Fire Authority

Essential Skills

• Good communication skills and an aptitude for delivering fire safety training.
• Computer literate.
• The ability to demonstrate a clear understanding and application of fire legislation and regulations appropriate within the healthcare environment is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
• A flexible attitude.

Essential Knowledge

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Knowledge and experience of Health & Safety and risk management.
• Willing to undertake further training in order to maintain CPD and fulfil the requirements of the post.

Essential Qualifications

• Good standard of general education.
• Hold a NEBOSH or British Safety Council Diploma or equivalent.

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 name:
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address:
Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane, Bradford, BD9 6RJ

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