About this role
Job summary
Your Hospitals Need You! Not all superheroes wear capes, some are even Hospital Engineers.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) are seeking four highly motivated Multi-Skilled Estates Officers (Electrical Bias) who will be based in the Estates Department at Lincoln County Hospital. The post holder will play a proactive part within the Estates Management Team to meet Trust objectives in a safe, cost effective, efficient manner in compliance with legislation and good practice.
There is no better time to join the team at ULHT, we are developing our operational estates team in order to support the Trust on its continuous development plan, our aims and ambitions are set high and we want you to be part of the developing journey with us. Have you got the ambition to make your hospital a better place for the community? Have you got the passion about engineering? Are you wanting to learn new skills and become a true rounded engineer with skills in which some areas are only specialist in the Healthcare, if this sounds like a challenge you are looking for then apply today.
We know you may be able to earn more elsewhere - but what we offer you is job security, stability, development, a strong team focused environment where you will feel a sense of belonging. Although, better than all of that, is the chance to really give something back to the NHS with the skills, knowledge, experience and attributes you have to help us achieve outstanding care personally delivered.
Main duties of the job
Job Responsibilities
The role will be responsible for the day-to-day co-management of a team of multi-disciplined operatives and network of specialist sub-contractors alongside the Business Support Team. The role will be responsible for the delivery of operational planned and reactive maintenance programmes to ensure statutory compliance and attainment of agreed SLA's. Delegated management of specialist maintenance contracts. To act as HTM Authorised Person within discipline specific areas. To support and enhance the training and development of other team members including apprentices. Delegated responsibility for an operational maintenance budget. To support continuous improvement of the Estate Maintenance Department. To support and deliver initiatives that accord with energy reduction and decarbonisation agendas. To gather and provide information for the long-term and life cycle maintenance programme operated by the department. To identify, escalate and manage risks via the departmental risk register. To manage, improve and operate complex compliance information.
Personal Skills/Qualities
Excellent Communication Skills, written and verbal. A knowledge of and commitment to Equal Opportunities and Promoting Diversity. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across a range of agencies. Ability to motivate teams and individuals by strong and supportive leadership
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details
About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience BTEC Level 5, HND or BSc/ BEng in an Engineering or building related discipline and / or demonstrable level of experience for the role Evidence of continuing Professional Development
Desirable
Registration with Professional Body A recognized form of computer skills training such as European Computer Driving License Computer Aided Design course. Building Management Systems. HTM knowledge of specialist systems
Previous Experience Essential
Evidence of success in leading and implementing significant change programs within an NHS or other complex organization Experience of managing a range of Estates services issues including: Procurement, contractors, planning, quality standards, governance and H&S issues Proven management skills and experience to control promote teamwork Understanding of principles, practice of risk assessment, method statements and techniques
Desirable
Management experience of a large multi-disciplinary team
Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes Essential
Proven ability to work and integrate with a wide variety of professionals, managers and staff. The ability to identify shortfalls in areas of activity and to identify underlying causes. Ability to analyse a range of complex options making judgements to appropriately advise key decision makers. The ability to generate ideas and continuously appraise and challenge the effectiveness of processes and activities. Ability in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, E-mail. The ability to present thoughts and ideas to a wide range of audiences at various professional levels. Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: ?Patient Centred ?Safety ?Compassion ?Respect and ?Excellence
Specific Requirements Essential
Fully conversant with statutory requirements that impact on the Trust. Conversant with NHS guidelines, Codes of Practice and requirements of regulatory authorities. Ability to undertake on-call duties in a directorate Rota. Ability to work with minimal guidance and monitoring. Work on own initiative in a demand driven environment. To be flexible and adaptable to change Capable to respond and participate in an Emergency situation including attendance to declared major incidents Commitment to see job through from inception to completion Develop a rapport and display empathy with patients, visitors, staff and work colleagues where necessary Working deadlines
Desirable
Knowledge and principles of Lean working to achieve best value within Estates & Facilities.
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 United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Lincoln County Hospital
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5QY
Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)