About this role
Job summary
To carry out the repair, maintenance or installation of all plant, equipment, systems and building structure/fabric associated with all Trust properties. This will consist of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), testing and calibration, fault finding, emergency response, defect correction and New works.
Main duties of the job
Required to have excellent communication skills, ensuring good working relationships are maintained with Estates Department staff at all levels and other staff disciplines internal and external to the department in the course of carrying out their duties.
Must be tactful and have persuasive skills in respect of providing and receiving complex and sensitive information.
Must possess training skills to undertake the training and/or instruction and evaluation of users of job specific systems and equipment.
Be capable of explaining operational and technical issues to estates staff and trainees, clinical/nursing staff, departmental managers and patients in respect of ward and department building and engineering systems and equipment.
Attend departmental meeting and briefings as required.
To have completed a recognised trade apprenticeship and hold a BTEC HNC/diploma in Engineering or equivalent City and Guilds qualification with practical and professional theoretical engineering knowledge acquired through a diploma plus significant equivalent experience in their specialist field.
Must complete recognised Btec Hospital Competent Persons accredited courses, and be appointed in writing, for work on Specialist healthcare systems as required.
Required to undertake mandatory and statutory training according to Trust policy and as identified in the Trust appraisal process.
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please read attached Job Description for full details on this role.
Required to complete specialist accreditation courses for some the following: IEE Wiring Regulations Inspection and Testing Portable appliance testing. Pressure Systems
Core Electrical Responsibilities: Standby Generators and associated equipment Uninterruptable power supplies Isolated power supplies Emergency lighting systems Low Voltage fixed installations Portable electrical appliances Fire Alarm systems Nurse call systems White goods Inspection and Testing Lighting Lifts Catering Equipment Laundry Equipment Security Access Control Competent Persons HTM 06-02 (Electrical Low Voltage Systems) Intruder alarm systems CCTV systems
Core Building Responsibilities: Fire Doors and closers Locks (Digital, Electronic) Building Fabric (Roofs, Walls) Fire stopping Roads, Footpaths External drainage
Undertake regular Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) of a wide variety of building and engineering services plant and equipment. Record and analyse results with reference to historical data and determine appropriate actions. Provide condition and non-compliance reports as necessary.
Undertake modifications and adaptations to plant and equipment in order to comply with legislative changes or National DoH hazard notices.
An element of multi skilling across the estates trades will be required, safety, competence and limitations of the individuals expertise will be assessed and evaluated as part of the multi skilling process.
The post holder will be required to undertake the relevant training as required.
Unblocking of sluice machines, toilets, sinks and drains.
Re-washer of taps, float valves etc.
Wheels, castors, wheelchairs lubrication, cleaning and repairs.
Mechanical services Low Temperature Hot Water (LTHW) and Domestic Hot Water
System (DHWS) pump replacement.
Water heater and tea boiler replacement.
Commission or witness test new systems and equipment installations installed on Trust property. Reconfirm correct operation on a regular basis and provide cascade training to Estates staff and users.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ 3, completed recognised apprenticeship in relevant base trade or relevant experience within trade specialism
Desirable
Health and Safety Qualifications or modules of technical qualifications ( IOSH One Day Working Safely. CSCS Gold Card ) Previous AP or CP qualification in HTM's
Skills Essential
Ability to interpret & work from drawings and specifications. Demonstrate ability to interpret & fault find on a diverse range of complex mechanical systems and installations Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others, mainly verbal & in writing. Demonstrate competence in dealing with difficult and /or stressful circumstances. Ability to instruct other in relation to their designated task/work. Ability to work without supervision. Awareness of limits of own knowledge and ability/willingness to seek guidance and support. A willingness to work flexibly and in a versatile manner to cover maintenance on a wide variety of plant and equipment. Ability to works on own initiative and as part of a team. Ability to prioritise own work A willingness to demonstrate reliability & flexibility in their contribution to service delivery in the face of changing service demands Willing to undertake training relevant to the post. Willing to engage in new innovative working practices to improve the service. A commitment to own continuous personal development Basic IT Demonstrate knowledge of other crafts
Knowledge Essential
Background of mechanical work in the building industry / maintenance work A clear understanding of health and safety procedures in theory and practical application.
Desirable
Installation and/or maintenance experience in an industrial or domestic or commercial setting Relevant experience of NHS hospital environment
qualities Essential
Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental Motivated to be genuinely kind and caring. Helps and co-operates with colleagues Pro-active and takes responsibility Willing to learn, open to change Motivated to make a difference in whatever way they can Takes pride in themselves, their appearance, their role and where they work. Actively supports the Trust's values
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 Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Address Whittington Hospital
Magdala Avenue
London
N19 5NF
Employer's website https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)