Specialist Fire Training Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Provide fire safety guidance to staff at all levels on RRFSO 2005, HTM Fire Code, and Trust policy.
• Participate in governance and operational groups, contributing expertise and supporting the development of Fire Safety policy updates.
• Carry out regular inspections and audits of protective and preventative fire safety measures.
• Generate authoritative reports on compliance status and recommend improvements.
• Maintain up‑to‑date, secure records of risk assessments, audit findings, training logs, fire drills and incident reports.
• Ensure data is accessible for legislative compliance and auditing purposes.
• Conduct routine fire risk assessments and audits across Trust premises in line with HTM Fire Code.
• Identify hazards, assess risks, and produce authoritative reports with prioritised action plans to eliminate, mitigate or accept risks.
• Deliver Fire Safety Training to Staff and Contractors.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It is a friendly and welcoming place, a place where you can belong and grow. We care for our patients, our population and our people. Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are and guide how we work with each other and look after patients and their families, respecting and valuing the rich diversity of our team and community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives and unites us every day. We aim to make working at SWB feel like more than just a job – a place where you belong, feel happy, safe and rewarded, and where you can develop your career in any way you choose.

The four partner Trusts of the Black Country Provider Collaborative – Dudley Group NHS FT, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Sandwell West Birmingham NHS Trust, and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust – are working together to deliver a collective vision focused on providing "better, faster and safer care to the population of the Black Country and beyond". Although this post is hosted by SWB, there may be an expectation to work flexibly across the four partner Trusts to better meet patient and service needs.

As a major employer in the region, we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We welcome requests to work flexibly and encourage applicants to discuss circumstances with the Recruiting Manager during the on‑boarding process.

We expect all colleagues to support the delivery of our Green Strategic Plan and to drive positive changes in their department by joining our Green Impact programme, recognising the significant impact of healthcare services on the environment.