Can anyone point me in the direction of where I can find evidence of the original banding for advisors being 5 and then upgraded to 6?...I am on band 5...originally given increment 1...now I am on band 5 increment 3 after a lot of persuasion!...incidently I am on my own in the fire safety field in a largish hospital
would anyone be able to advise on the wording for any appeal...ie a template
Thanks
ps...just found this where it grades a FSA as Band 5
http://www.nhsemployers.org/PayAndContracts/AgendaForChange/NationalJobProfiles/Documents/Estates_and_Maintenance.pdf Job Title Fire Safety Officer
Job Statement: 1. Provides advice on fire safety issues.
2. Liaises with local government, Fire Brigade, Health and Safety Executive on fire
precautions.
3. Ensures that the Fire Brigade is informed of any work that may affect the fire safety of
any building.
4. Makes application for Fire Certificates and ensures compliance with fire safety notices
Factor Relevant Job Information JE Level
1. Communication &
Relationship skills
Provide & receive complex information, negotiating skills
Exchanges specialist information with specialists, non-specialists; negotiates
with contractors, suppliers, statutory agencies, utility companies
4(a)
2. Knowledge, Training
& Experience
Expertise within a specialism, underpinned by theoretical knowledge.
Knowledge of fire safety policies, procedures and practices; acquired through
specialist training in fire safety and management plus significant experience in
the fire safety industry to degree equivalent level
5
3. Analytical &
Judgement skills
Complex facts or situations, requiring analysis, interpretation and
comparison of a range of options
Applies correct fire strategy solution to fire design plans for new and old
buildings, keeps all areas up to current standards.
4
4. Planning &
Organisational skills
Plan, organise complex activities, requiring formulation, adjustment
Plans risk assessments, site meetings, co-ordinates meetings with Fire
Brigade and contractors, training programmes
3
5. Physical Skills Physical skills obtained through practice
Driving, standard keyboard skills, use of fire equipment
2
6. Responsibility for
Patient/client care
Assist patients/clients during incidental contacts
Incidental contact with patients; provides fire safety training to patients/clients
1-2
7. Responsibility for
Policy/Service
development
Implement policies, propose changes, impact beyond own area
Develops and implements fire safety policies
3
8. Responsibility for
Financial and Physical
resources
Authorised signatory; hold delegated budget
Purchases; holds budget for fire safety, equipment, signage
3(d)
9. Responsibility for
Human Resources
Provide specialist training
Delivers fire safety training
3(c)
10. Responsibility for
Information Resources
Record personally generated information
Update fire safety records
1
11. Responsibility for
research & development
Occasionally/ regularly undertake R&D activity.
Complex risk assessments and audits
1-2(a)
12. Freedom to act Clearly defined/ broad occupational policies
Works within fire safety policies, procedures, work is managed rather than
supervised/ lead specialist in fire safety
3-4
13. Physical effort Light physical effort for several long periods per shift
Walking for long periods when undertaking risk assessments
2(c)
14. Mental effort Frequent requirement for concentration, work pattern unpredictable
Concentration for writing reports, interrupted when reacting to an emergency
3(a)
15. Emotional effort Exposure to distressing circumstances is rare/occasional
Contact with patients on wards, deals with complaints
1-2(a)
16. Working conditions Occasional unpleasant conditions
Dust, heat from plant rooms
2(a)
JE Score/Band JE Score 364-393 Band 5
