About this role
Job summary
We are now investing in our Estates team in both strategic project management and in the day to day management of our maintenance and buildings. We are interested in hearing from highly motivated, hardworking and committed individuals with experience in their field of work, as well as people looking for a change in career direction.
This is a particularlyexciting time to join the team as we undergo a period of significant growth, offering excellent opportunity for progression. We have a wide range of positions available at various levels including project managers, estates officers (mechanical and electrical), supervisors and assistants, so whatever your discipline, background and experience, come and take a look at how you can form part of our brilliant team.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a team providing Engineering Management duties. To lead and manage the staff within the Mechanical section.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities, and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
Job description Job responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK
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We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Time-served apprenticeship in mechanical discipline (plumbing/pipefitting/heating/HVAC) Level 3 qualification (e.g., NVQ/C&G)
Desirable
HNC/HND (or working toward) in Building Services/Mechanical Engineering Competent Person training desirable (e.g., MGPS CP, Ventilation CP, Pressure Systems, F-Gas, Water Hygiene AP/CP).
Experience Essential
Evidence of multi-skill within mechanical building services Experience in safe use of tools and testing equipment Experience of PPM, fault-finding and minor installation in mechanical plant
Desirable
Recent experience maintaining complex mechanical plant in a large, safety-critical environment (healthcare, pharma, process, or similar) NHS Estates experience and familiarity with HTMs/SFG20
PRACTICAL AND INTELLECTUAL SKILLS (INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE) Essential
Ability to diagnose complex faults Ability to interpret technical drawings/schematics Competent IT and CAFM user Clear written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
oExperience mentoring apprentices or providing practical guidance to less experienced staff
DISPOSITION/ ADJUSTMENT/ ATTITUDE Essential
Able to work independently and as part of a team Professional attitude; communicates effectively with colleagues and clinical staff Ability to deal with occasional unpleasant environments and emergency interruptions
Desirable
Demonstrates initiative in suggesting service improvements and efficiencies
Training Essential
Commitment to maintaining competencies and mandatory training
ADDITIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential
Full UK driving licence (site/travel as required) Ability to work across multiple Trust sites A criminal record check satisfactory to the organisation OH clearance Post-holder must comply with professional code of conduct and/or code of conduct for NHS managers where applicable Participation in the Estates on-call rota
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Royal Cornwall Hospital
Estates Department
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)