Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Specialist Fire Training Officer

The closing date is 17 March 2026

Job summary

The Specialist Fire Safety Trainer supports the Fire Safety Adviser and Fire Safety AE in advancing the Trust's Fire Safety agenda and reports to the Deputy Head of Estates and Complaince. Guided by Health & Safety regulations and healthcare technical standards (e.g., HTM Fire Code), the post holder acts as a specialist practitioner, delivering fire risk assessments, training, compliance monitoring, legislation advice, evacuation procedures, and complex data reporting.

Main duties of the job

Provide fire safety guidance to staff at all levels on RRFSO2005, 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
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
To deliver Fire Safety Training to Staff and Contractors

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our 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. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-CO-7400342

Job locations

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details on the main duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details on the main duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Must have a good understanding of Trusts Fire policy and relevant HTMs Must have a good understanding of FIRE Code suite of documents.
Knowledge of fire safety legislation, national strategies and directives.

Desirable

Knowledge of Healthcare Building Design and associated fire evacuation strategies
Knowledge of Approved Codes of Practice, HTM, HSN and relevant guidance notes.

Experience

Essential

Significant experience in Fire Safety Training
Experience in undertaking Fire Risk Assessments and developing appropriate associated action plans.
Experience in investigating fires, false alarms activations, and other fire related incidents.
Experience of delivering classroom based and practical fire safety training.
Experience of working with staff from all levels of an organisation
Experience of undertaking practice fire evacuation drills and desktop evacuation exercises.
Experience of providing appropriate and practicable advice on a range of fire safety matters.
Experience of development local fire evacuation strategies and local fire safety procedures

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent professional experience.
NEBOSH National Certificate (level 3) or equivalent in fire safety management or equivalent.
Specialist Knowledge acquired through courses and experience.
Recognised certificates in fire safety or recognised teaching qualifications

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Must have a good understanding of Trusts Fire policy and relevant HTMs Must have a good understanding of FIRE Code suite of documents.
Knowledge of fire safety legislation, national strategies and directives.

Desirable

Knowledge of Healthcare Building Design and associated fire evacuation strategies
Knowledge of Approved Codes of Practice, HTM, HSN and relevant guidance notes.

Experience

Essential

Significant experience in Fire Safety Training
Experience in undertaking Fire Risk Assessments and developing appropriate associated action plans.
Experience in investigating fires, false alarms activations, and other fire related incidents.
Experience of delivering classroom based and practical fire safety training.
Experience of working with staff from all levels of an organisation
Experience of undertaking practice fire evacuation drills and desktop evacuation exercises.
Experience of providing appropriate and practicable advice on a range of fire safety matters.
Experience of development local fire evacuation strategies and local fire safety procedures

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent professional experience.
NEBOSH National Certificate (level 3) or equivalent in fire safety management or equivalent.
Specialist Knowledge acquired through courses and experience.
Recognised certificates in fire safety or recognised teaching qualifications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT

Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT

Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)