NWSSP Legal & Risk Services
Assistant Fire Safety Advisor
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Job Overview
NWSSP – Specialist Estates Services, based in Cardiff, is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Fire Safety Advisor to join our fire team, focused on supporting fire safety across the NHS estate in Wales.
As part of a small professional team, you will be responsible for supporting the Principal Fire Safety Advisor in the provision of advice and guidance to Welsh Government, Health Boards/Trusts of NHS Wales and other key stakeholders on fire safety related matters.
As a confident individual, to meet this opportunity, you will be degree qualified in a relevant subject such as fire engineering, fire management or building related context, and/or have equivalent demonstrable experience. Your high level of IT literacy must be complemented by good communication, team-working and presentation skills.
The post will be based in Cardiff or alternative regional NWSSP office (to be agreed), noting travel across the Principality will be required. NWSSP-SES operate agile working and flexi-time arrangements, and the successful candidate will also benefit from the opportunity of close personal support, mentoring and training through the Organisation’s commitment to personal and professional development to help them achieve their personal career goals.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
- To Support The Principal Fire Safety Engineer And Fire Safety Advisor Across a Wide Range Of Fire Safety Issues In The NHS Estate And, In Particular
- implement Welsh Government (WG) directives, fire policy and strategies.
- advise NHS Organisations on compliance with statutory legislation and mandatory requirements of Firecode and associated guidance
- monitor NHS Organisations’ performance in respect of fire safety regimes.
- advise NHS Organisations on areas of improvement to safeguard the safety of patients, staff and the estate.
- engage with health boards and other stakeholders to advise on progression of public or privately funded development schemes in relation to fire.
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Working for our organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in a wide range of fire safety roles within the public or private sector, including for example: fire prevention, fire safety legislation, risk assessments and fire safety audits, interpretation of building drawings and schematic plans, fire safety management and building surveys.
- A thorough understanding of fire prevention, building construction and services, fire safety legislation, Codes of Practice, Building Regulations.
Desirable criteria
- CFPA European diploma in fire safety management or equivalent.
- Experience of working for the NHS on fire safety issues, including fire safety management, fire strategies.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Postgraduate qualification / degree and equivalent specialist professional industry standard level in relevant multi-disciplinary aspects such as fire engineering, fire safety in a building development context, and/or fire safety standards’ management, and/or fire management or equivalent demonstrable experience.
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Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the complex nature of the NHS environment.
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
- JDPS English (DOCX, 135.5KB)
- SDMP Cymraeg (DOCX, 67.5KB)
- OH Form - IG Ffurflen (DOCX, 101.1KB)
- NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 404.2KB)
- NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
- NWSSP - Our Benefits (PDF, 490.4KB)
- NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 458.9KB)
- PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
- Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 322.5KB)
- Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 (PDF, 15.1MB)
- Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 - Cymraeg (PDF, 18.0MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name Anthony Pitcher
- Job title Principal Fire Safety Engineer
- Email address anthony.pitcher@wales.nhs.uk
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