About this role
Job summary
The post holder will co-ordinate compliance work programmes on all Trust sites, working closely with specialties groups and Directorates in conjunction with the site, specialties and directorate management teams.
The post holder will be required to ensure the Trust achieves maximal compliance with regards to water quality/safety and be the lead with regard to water hygiene on behalf of the Trust.
They will be responsible for the delivery and verification of compliance with relevant legislation, ACoP's and standards across all WHHT sites and the production of supporting reports and statistics.
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for leading on activities in accordance with workload requirements including external reviews and accreditations such as the Care Quality Commission Standards, Monitor and peer reviews.
Manage and lead complex programmes to ensure delivery of major business critical, water hygiene and infrastructure projects, ensuring that where any gaps in compliance have been identified, there is a robust action/monitoring plan in place with escalation as appropriate.
Represent the Environment Division at regular and irregular internal forums, e.g. Water Safety Group, Infection Prevention and Control group etc. and lead on the provision of professional advice, opinion and analysis on the management of all water related operations.
Undertake the formal role of RP (Responsible Person) Water, including undertaking formal training and familiarisation of the Trusts systems.
Subsequent to a formal assessment by the Trusts AE Water the appointment of RP Water will be in writing.
About us With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description Job responsibilities
Taking a leadership role in implementing compliance processes and systems for the Trust across all sites in co-operation with key operational and clinical leads.
Identifying water safety, SAP/AP, quality or hygiene concerns/risks that require escalation to senior management.
Providing robust management reports ensuring that the organisation and divisions are able to report by exception deficiencies identified within the regulatory framework.
Compile briefings and reports as required for the board providing detailed information on legislative requirements.
Design, produce and update policies within the directorate relevant to water quality.
Produce standards, specifications, standard operating procedures, written schemes and management plans as required.
Managing contractors or sub-contractors appointed to carryout planned preventative maintenance, remedial or capital works.
Participating in the Estates out of hours management on-call rota.
Working at all Trust sites and required to travel between sites on a regular basis during both normal and out of hours.
Undertaking other duties appropriate to the level of the role as may be reasonably required by the Estates Operations Manager or estates. senior managers.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
Engineering Masters Degree HND, HNC or equivalent. Post relevant CPD
Desirable
Previous RP appointment for Water Hygiene/Safety. Previous appointment as SAP or AP
Knowledge Essential
Detailed knowledge of water quality and safety e.g. -Safe water in healthcare premises (HTM 04-01). -Water engineering for healthcare. Detailed knowledge of water related statutory instruments, national standards, guidance, ACOPs and SOPs. Legionella: Role of the Responsible Person. General IT literacy. Knowledge and experience of working in healthcare environment
Desirable
Process water and water processing technology. Knowledge of the NHS estates suite of documents. DATIX CAFM system. Database systems. Good use of the MS Office suite. An understanding of water microbiological activity. Experience of acute hospital environment.
Experience Essential
Experience in a senior Water Hygiene role within a healthcare environment. Also similar roles at SAP or AP level. Production and update of policy documents written scheme or safety plans.
Desirable
Management of directly employed and contracted labour Selection of contractors Management of specialist maintenance/installation contractors Selection, appointment and briefing for consultancy services e.g. risk assessments and water specialists
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.
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Employer details Employer name West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)