About this role
Job summary
This role is Band 3 plus RRP, Overtime & On-call allowance available. 37.5 hours per week.
The primary purpose of this role is to professionally support and undertake Mechanical trades operations and maintenance work across the Trust's sites as directed by line management. This includes activities that may be demanding and/or non-routine, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards, policies and procedures. Assist with the management and implementation of the planned engineering/building maintenance programmes for the Trust to ensure compliance with key standards, both legislative and performance related (as defined through Service Level Agreement) - also meeting where necessary the requirements of the NHSLA.
Main duties of the job
To work in accordance with the requirements of HTM's, HBN's, Model Specifications, relevant Statutory Regulations, Codes of Practice, British Standards and Trust Policies and Procedures. Actively participate in the operation of the Trusts labour control scheme by working within the scheme including completion of all paperwork required of the scheme (including completion of all job dockets and time sheets). Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance, to include Heating and Ventilation system, Medical Gas PPM's and maintenance Ability to prioritise changing workloads and to act pro-actively to address work requests in conjunction with Estates Operations Manager/Mechanical Team Leader. Ability to understand maintenance policies. To assist other trades as required. Ability to work in unpleasant situations or environments. Ability to concentrate for several long periods to carry out required tasks and address any paperwork required for task. May occasionally be required to assist works in areas of uncontrolled hazardous i.e., steam leak, bodily fluids and raw sewage. Ability to carry out works in areas requiring emotional sensitivity e.g., mortuary, children's ward, general wards and ITU. Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade. Ability to process own timesheets and job dockets At all times to carry Trust communication device (two-way radio, mobile phones) to facilitate immediate response to emergencies.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of role and responsibilities.
This role is full time 37.5 hours per week.
You will be given all the support you need to steer the department to be an always improving team that is delivering, performing and operating a safe and compliant estate and environment.
In return for your hard work & commitment we will offer you:
A competitive salary of £24,937 - £26,598 pa pro rata; Access to an industry leading pension scheme where your employer pays in 20.3%! A raft of local and national discounts across travel, shopping, insurance, holidays and many more An environment that challenges you but supports your efforts and development
If this sounds like a role you could strive in, apply today!
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
NC/HNC/HND in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience Full Driving Licence
Desirable
Trained in Health & Safety, i.e. First Aid, NEBOSH, IOSH, etc Experience across several of the HTM's acting as either a CP or AP Knowledge of Ventilation systems or medical gases.
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Knowledge of maintenance methodologies Experience of working within and developing a 'safe system of work'
Desirable
Experience in working in a similar role Good knowledge of energy efficient working practices within engineering Knowledge of HTM's, HBN's and Estates specific legislation Knowledge gained from working in a health care engineering environment or prepared to work towards gaining
Specific Skills Essential
Able to work independently and exercise a high degree of professional judgement Ability to work under pressure Ability to make sound judgements with regard to operational safety when in lone worker situation or when put under pressure by the situation or other workers Proactive, self-motivated Team worker
Desirable
Ability to carry out mechanical and/or electrical related repair works to building services installations Ability to carry out non-licenced asbestos work Highly organised
Physical Skills Essential
Able to use small tools and carry out fine adjustments to building services on a regular basis Able to carry out routine and emergency maintenance on engineering and building systems on a routine basis Work within clinical areas in close vicinity to patients.
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 Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way
Headington, Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)