First of all, Forrie, thank you for taking the trouble to respond. I can understand the principle of the Agenda for Change fiasco, in attempting to provide a fair day's pay for a fair day's work. However, it has caused a lot of unrest and a lowering of morale in our department. Originally, the Health & Safety Advisors and I (Fire Safety Advisor) were pegged at Band 5.
Having gone through the lengthy appeal process, during which I realised that I really do all of the stuff that I was claiming to do and more besides, my appeal was rejected and I remain at Band 5. My Health & Safety colleagues were bumped up to Band 6 on appeal (good luck and well done to them, by the way). So, that's it. I can go no further, as I am at the top of Band 5.
Our "Fire Section" of the Risk Management Dept. comprises an Assistant Risk Manager (Fire Safety) - part time, a Fire Safety Advisor - full time and a Fire Training Officer - part time. The Head of Risk Management has claimed the title of Fire Safety Manager, although her background is health and safety.
I am a retired Fire Service Fire Safety Inspecting Officer with a wealth of experience to offer. I would have liked this to be a long-term post but I am, in fact, currently looking for another job. I have had enough. The NHS has won!
