Job overview

We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Fire Safety Specialist to support the Senior Fire Officer in ensuring the Health Board meets all legislative and best‑practice fire safety requirements. In this vital role, you will help keep our patients, staff and services safe by identifying risks, promoting compliance and driving high standards across the organisation.

You will advise the Senior Fire Officer and the Head of Operational Health, Safety and Fire on serious fire safety issues, and provide clear, confident guidance to managers and departments on their responsibilities. With specialist expertise in fire safety, you will contribute to the delivery, coordination and ongoing development of the Health Board’s fire safety training programmes.

This role requires substantial professional knowledge in fire safety and related subjects, along with experience in training, development and management. If you are passionate about enhancing safety and supporting a culture of prevention, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsible for providing guidance to the UHB on fire safety and associated subjects with fire to ensure compliance with statutory legislation, NHS Firecode (WHTM 05 series), British and European Standards

Main duties of the job

Responsible for carrying out in-depth fire safety inspections of all UHB properties i.e. wards, theatres, catering, engineering service areas including plant and special risk areas 

Provide guidance on recommendations and findings in relation to fire safety legislation, building regulations and HTM’s.

Undertake annual NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Welsh Assembly Government fire safety compliance audits, compile reports for action

Analyse complex plans of proposed new builds and existing buildings providing guidance

Analyse the detection and fire protection systems for existing and proposed projects

Assist in the development and delivery of statutory and mandatory fire training programs. 

Ensure that maintenance work meets the correct standards and that safety is not compromised

Monitor building projects to ensure compliance with safety standards, keep informed of changes to legislation relating to fire and associated subjects to fire 

Assist the Senior Fire Officer in the prioritisation of the risks for Welsh Assembly Government funding for existing buildings

Investigate and manage fires and false alarm calls providing recommendations to reduce the risks of incidents to ensure the UHBs meets the Government’s strategy to reduce unwanted fire signals

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•              We listen, learn, and improve

•              We treat everyone with respect

•              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.