Electrical Technical Specialist @ Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk

The Electrical Technical Specialist is the organisation's designated operational specialist for low voltage electrical systems and, following formal written appointment by the Authorising Engineer (LV),will exercise full Authorised Person (Low Voltage) accountability within the defined limits of thatappointment. The post holder will independently control, operate and manage LV electrical systems,apply the organisation's Electrical Safety Rules, and ensure that electrical work is planned,authorised, undertaken, tested and returned to service safely.

The post holder provides expert technical leadership for the safe operation, maintenance, resilienceand statutory compliance of complex healthcare electrical infrastructure. This includes LV distribution,standby generation, uninterruptible power supplies, isolated power supplies, earthing and bonding,emergency lighting, fire alarm interfaces, protection systems and associated controls.

Main duties of the job

Accept and maintain formal written appointment as Authorised Person (Low Voltage), subjectto assessment and recommendation by the Authorising Engineer (LV), and work strictly withinthe defined scope and limitations of that appointment. Implement and enforce the organisation's Electrical Safety Rules and applicable requirementsof HTM 06-01, HTM 06-02, the Electricity at Work Regulations, BS 7671 and associatedstatutory and technical guidance.

Exercise operational control of LV systems, including access to switchrooms, operational keys,safety locks, switching, isolation, proving dead, earthing where applicable, testing, energisationand restoration of supplies. Prepare, verify and authorise safety programmes, switching schedules, isolation and earthingdiagrams, method statements and contingency arrangements for planned and emergencyelectrical work. Issue, receive, suspend and cancel permits-to-work, limitation-of-access documents, isolationcertificates, test certificates and other prescribed LV safety documentation, ensuring correctcontrol, handover and close-out.Assess, appoint within delegated authority, brief and monitor Competent Persons, SkilledPersons and contractors; maintain current registers of appointments, competencies, limitationsand refresher requirement.

About us

BFW Management Ltd, trading as Atlas, is a wholly owned subsidiary company of BlackpoolTeaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.We are experts in property and facilities management and deliver fully managed servicesto clients throughout the Northwest of England. We pride ourselves in making yourproperties and facilities provide the best possible environment for you and your customers. We operate an Alternative Delivery Model (ADM), which commenced in March 2017,providing a fully managed property and facilities management services to BlackpoolTeaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and clients throughout the Northwest of England.

Atlas is pledged to deliver or ensure equal opportunities for all and is committed to ensure that no jobapplicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status,age, race, colour, sexual orientation, creed, nationality, ethnic or national origin or disability

Job description

Job responsibilities

Determine the competence and suitability of persons undertaking LV work, verify qualificationsand authorisations, review risk assessments and method statements, define electrical safetyboundaries and prevent unauthorised access or unsafe activity. Maintain auditable AP(LV) records, including logbooks, switching records, safety documents,defect notifications, drawings, single-line diagrams, test results, inspection reports, keyregisters and evidence of system status.

Lead and coordinate planned shutdowns, emergency switching and restoration of electricalsupplies, liaising with clinical services, operational managers and other infrastructure leads toprotect patient safety and service continuity. Direct the response to electrical failures and dangerous occurrences, place systems in a safecondition, arrange temporary supplies where authorised, escalate significant risks and leadtechnical investigation and post-incident review

The post holderis empowered to stop work, withdraw safety documentation, isolate equipment and preventenergisation where safety, competence or compliance is in doubt. Please be aware that this role may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Furtherinformation will be provided if you are selected for interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications and AP status

Essential

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship and Level 3 electrical qualification, or equivalent demonstrable competence.
• HNC/HND or equivalent higher technical qualification in electrical engineering, or substantial equivalent experience
• Current qualification in BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations.

Desirable

• AP(HV), CP(HV) or formal HV operational training.
• Engineering Council registration as EngTech or IEng
• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification.

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of HTM 06- 01, HTM 06-02, the Electricity at Work Regulations, BS 7671 and relevant HSE guidance
• Detailed understanding of LV safety rules, permits-to-work, limitations-of-access, isolation, proving dead, switching, earthing, live working controls and restoration of supplies.
• Knowledge of LV distribution, standby generators, automatic transfer systems, UPS, isolated power supplies, earthing and bonding, protection systems, batteries and emergency lighting

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS estates governance, PAM and healthcare technical standards
• Knowledge of fire alarm, nurse call, access control, BMS and lifesafety system interfaces
• Knowledge of CAFM, electrical monitoring and asset-management systems

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-qualification experience operating and maintaining complex LV systems in a safety-critical, continuously occupied or similarly demanding environment.
• Demonstrable experience of switching, isolation, permit control, fault diagnosis, inspection, testing and safe restoration of supplies.
• Experience leading planned shutdowns and responding to electrical failures or dangerous occurrences.

Desirable

• Experience in acute healthcare or another complex healthcare estate.
• Experience with HV systems, major capital projects, contract management or lifecycle planning.

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

42 Whinney Heys Road

blackpool

FY38NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)