About this role
Job summary
The Electrical Assistant (Band 3) plays a key role in supporting the delivery of safe, effective and compliant electrical maintenance services across all Oxford University Hospitals sites. Working within the Estates and Facilities Department, the post holder undertakes planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and minor installation works to ensure the continuous operation of critical engineering systems that support patient care. The role contributes to maintaining compliance with statutory legislation, Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), British Standards and Trust policies while responding promptly to maintenance requests across both clinical and non-clinical environments.
This is a full-time Band 3 position (37.5 hours per week) with a Recruitment & Retention Premium (RRP), plus opportunities to earn additional income through overtime and participation in the on-call rota.
In return for your commitment, we offer:
Competitive NHS salary with Recruitment & Retention Premium (RRP) Overtime and on-call allowances NHS Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 20.3% Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays Access to a wide range of local and national staff discounts, including travel, shopping, insurance and leisure Comprehensive training, development and career progression opportunities
Main duties of the job
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Undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and minor repair works on electrical installations and associated building services across all Trust sites to ensure safe, reliable and compliant operation. Respond promptly to maintenance requests, diagnose faults and carry out repairs or assist competent electrical staff with more complex works, ensuring minimal disruption to clinical services. Support the maintenance and testing of essential electrical systems, including lighting, emergency lighting, small power, nurse call systems and other critical infrastructure that directly supports patient care. Assist with planned engineering programmes and electrical installation works, ensuring compliance with Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), British Standards, statutory regulations and Trust policies. Complete maintenance records, job documentation, timesheets and inspection reports accurately using Trust maintenance systems while contributing to estates' surveys and audits. Participate in the Trust's out-of-hours on-call rota and respond to emergency maintenance incidents, ensuring continuity of critical engineering services across all hospital sites.
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
The electrical assistant is responsible for supporting the delivery of a safe, responsive and compliant electrical maintenance service across all Oxford University Hospitals sites. Working as part of the Estates and Facilities team, the post holder undertakes planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, minor installation works and emergency repairs to ensure that engineering services remain operational and support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Key responsibilities include:
Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on electrical systems and associated building services in accordance with Trust policies, Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), British Standards and statutory regulations. Assist with the maintenance, repair and installation of electrical infrastructure, including lighting, emergency lighting, small power, nurse call systems and other essential engineering services. Respond promptly to maintenance requests, identify faults and carry out repairs or escalate complex issues to the appropriate competent person or team leader. Support the delivery of statutory maintenance programmes, ensuring that engineering systems remain safe, reliable and compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements. Assist with electrical installations, enabling works and minor projects under the supervision of qualified electrical staff. Complete maintenance records, work orders, inspection reports, job dockets and timesheets accurately using the Trust's maintenance management systems. Work collaboratively with other estates trades and contractors to deliver an integrated maintenance service across all hospital sites. Prioritise workloads to meet changing operational demands and maintain high standards of safety, quality and customer service. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), tools and equipment and comply with safe systems of work, risk assessments and Trust health and safety policies. Participate in estates inspections, audits and quality assurance activities, identifying opportunities for service improvement and supporting continuous compliance. Communicate effectively with clinical staff, patients, contractors and colleagues, providing updates on maintenance activities while minimising disruption to clinical services. Participate in the Trust's out-of-hours on-call rota and work overtime when required to respond to emergency situations and maintain critical engineering services. Support colleagues across the Estates and Facilities Department, assisting other engineering disciplines where appropriate to ensure an efficient and resilient maintenance service. Undertake mandatory training and continuous professional development to maintain technical competence and support the evolving needs of the service. Promote the Trust's values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence,ensuring all work contributes to a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
Recognised and registered EITB, City & Guilds, modern apprenticeship, NVQ level 2 or approved equivalent training in Electrical/Engineering NC/HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience Demonstrable in-depth knowledge and experience within the required technical disciplines (e.g.: Fire Alarms, Small Power, Lighting, Emergency Lighting, standby power systems, BMS, Nurse Call Systems, Facilities Management Software etc.)
Desirable
Trained in Health & Safety, i.e. First Aid, NEBOSH, IOSH, etc Registration with approved organisations, i.e. UK Register of Electricians, JIB Schemes, Gas Safe, etc. Member of relevant healthcare or engineering institutes, i.e. IHEEM, HEFMA, CIBSE, IET etc Experience across several of the HTM's acting as either a CP or AP Full Driving Licence
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Knowledge of maintenance methodologies Knowledge of HTM's, HBN's and Estates specific legislation Specialist knowledge gained from working in a health care engineering environment or prepared to work towards gaining Must be multi-skilled in Electrical Trades 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
Specific Skills Essential
Highly organised Able to work independently and exercise a high degree of professional judgement Ability to work under pressure Able to apply the knowledge, experience and judgement necessary to demonstrate, in a practical sense, the safe operation and maintenance of specific systems/equipment Able to demonstrate the analytical skills and judgement required to identify/diagnose a range of defects and failures in relation to specific systems/equipment and what actions to take, where the information sources may be complicated and/or conflicting 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 electrical inspection and testing Ability to carry out repairs to electrical installations Ability to interpret, adjust and monitor various BMS systems Ability to work on nurse call systems Committed to improving efficiency and environmental protection.
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 Able to concentrate on complex issues and work with detailed information
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)