Job summary The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of Building Services maintenance. The post holder will be required to take on Authorised Person duties within the Trust and is expected to become qualified and appointed in the following Authorised Person (AP) disciplines: Medical gases pipeline systems (MGPS) High & Low Voltage Ventilation systems Water Systems Main duties of the job Lead the Maintenance team, in a way that achieves maximum flexibility and productivity for the Trust Set and monitor the standards of maintenance carried out by in-house staff or sub-contractors (on plant and equipment managed by the estates department) Manage site statutory and mandatory requirements, in line with statute, best industry practice and any other requirement of the Estates Department. Ensure a robust planned preventative and corrective maintenance system is in place to ensure the efficient operation, compliance and integrity of the Estate Maintain up to date asset registers, PPM records and other applicable records Ensure the standards found in Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs) and other applicable documents are understood and followed wherever possible Contribute to the creation of and implement departmental procedures and policies Manage the devolved Maintenance budget delivering best value / quality Liaise and communicate with the Capital developments department on all aspects of projects that have a site estates department impact. Ensure site Safe Systems of work are in place, with adequate APs and CPs to manage the systems and all required records are maintained in accordance with the relevant standards About us Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this. Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond. The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them. We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do. Our objectives are simple: Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system. We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Additional allowance for on-call Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9365-24-1221 Job locations Kidderminster General Hospital Bewdley Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6RJ The Alexandra Hospital Woodrow Drive Redditch Worcestershire B98 7UB Job description Job responsibilities Post Title: Estates Officer Pay Band: Agenda for Change Hours: Full Time (37.5 Hours per week) Location: Working principally at Kidderminster General Hospital and Treatment Centre or at Alexandra Hospital Redditch, though may need to work occaisionally at either, including Worcestershire Royal Hospital or satellite facilities in line with ant operational requirement. Accountable to: Head of Esatets & Technical Services Key Working Relationships Internal: Departmental Managers and Supervisors (clinical and non-clinical) across the Trust All levels of Clinical Staff Infection Control leads Clinical Directors/Consultants Nursing leads Supplies and Procurement Capital Project Managers Health and Safety Advisor External: Account managers within strategic suppliers Operational managers within Retained Estate Other NHS organisations Legislative and regulatory authorities Project managers Sustainability, energy, engineering consultants Statutory Bodies and Agencies Risk Assessment Frequent working under pressure, tight deadlines and budgets. Use of Computers and VDUs. Regular exposure to difficult situations and mentally challenging events. Regular physical activity and driving in all weather and conditions. On call and 1st response to potentially hazardous situations such as steam leaks or switching High Voltage equipment Job Purpose: The job holder is responsible for all aspects of Building Services maintenance. The job holder would be expected to take on Authorised Person duties within the Trust and would be expected to become qualified and appointed in the following Authorised Person (AP) disciplines; Medical gases pipeline systems (MGPS) AP, HV/LV AP and Ventilation systems AP. The job will require the job holder to become co-ordinating AP for at least one discipline. In carrying out their role the job holder will: Lead the Maintenance team, in a way that achieves maximum flexibility and productivity for the Trust Set and monitor the standards of maintenance carried out by in-house staff or sub-contractors (on plant and equipment managed by the estates department) Manage site statutory and mandatory requirements, in line with statute, best industry practice and any other requirement of the Estates Department. Ensure a robust planned preventative and corrective maintenance system is in place to ensure the efficient operation, compliance and integrity of the Estate Maintain up to date asset registers, PPM records and other applicable records Ensure the standards found in Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs) and other applicable documents are understood and followed wherever possible Contribute to the creation of and implement departmental procedures and policies Manage the devolved Maintenance budget delivering best value / quality Liaise and communicate with the Capital developments department on all aspects of projects that have a site estates department impact. Ensure site Safe Systems of work are in place, with adequate APs and CPs to manage the systems and all required records are maintained in accordance with the relevant standards Job description Job responsibilities Post Title: Estates Officer Pay Band: Agenda for Change Hours: Full Time (37.5 Hours per week) Location: Working principally at Kidderminster General Hospital and Treatment Centre or at Alexandra Hospital Redditch, though may need to work occaisionally at either, including Worcestershire Royal Hospital or satellite facilities in line with ant operational requirement. Accountable to: Head of Esatets & Technical Services Key Working Relationships Internal: Departmental Managers and Supervisors (clinical and non-clinical) across the Trust All levels of Clinical Staff Infection Control leads Clinical Directors/Consultants Nursing leads Supplies and Procurement Capital Project Managers Health and Safety Advisor External: Account managers within strategic suppliers Operational managers within Retained Estate Other NHS organisations Legislative and regulatory authorities Project managers Sustainability, energy, engineering consultants Statutory Bodies and Agencies Risk Assessment Frequent working under pressure, tight deadlines and budgets. Use of Computers and VDUs. Regular exposure to difficult situations and mentally challenging events. Regular physical activity and driving in all weather and conditions. On call and 1st response to potentially hazardous situations such as steam leaks or switching High Voltage equipment Job Purpose: The job holder is responsible for all aspects of Building Services maintenance. The job holder would be expected to take on Authorised Person duties within the Trust and would be expected to become qualified and appointed in the following Authorised Person (AP) disciplines; Medical gases pipeline systems (MGPS) AP, HV/LV AP and Ventilation systems AP. The job will require the job holder to become co-ordinating AP for at least one discipline. In carrying out their role the job holder will: Lead the Maintenance team, in a way that achieves maximum flexibility and productivity for the Trust Set and monitor the standards of maintenance carried out by in-house staff or sub-contractors (on plant and equipment managed by the estates department) Manage site statutory and mandatory requirements, in line with statute, best industry practice and any other requirement of the Estates Department. Ensure a robust planned preventative and corrective maintenance system is in place to ensure the efficient operation, compliance and integrity of the Estate Maintain up to date asset registers, PPM records and other applicable records Ensure the standards found in Health Technical Memorandums (HTMs) and other applicable documents are understood and followed wherever possible Contribute to the creation of and implement departmental procedures and policies Manage the devolved Maintenance budget delivering best value / quality Liaise and communicate with the Capital developments department on all aspects of projects that have a site estates department impact. Ensure site Safe Systems of work are in place, with adequate APs and CPs to manage the systems and all required records are maintained in accordance with the relevant standards Person Specification Knowledge & Skills Essential To have a theoretical and practicable knowledge in the use of CAFM software and computer aided design (AutoCAD). IT literate proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet packages. Desirable Authorised Person status in HV/LV, Medical Gas, Boilers and Pressure systems Project Management Skills Experience Essential Experience of running a multi discipline Estates team in an acute hospital or equivalent environment. Experience of safe management of contractors. Experience managing safe systems of work in a healthcare or equivalent environment Experience managing trade staff and administrative staff Experience using CAFM software Qualifications Essential Engineering or building services HNC or ONC/C&G if equivalent relevant experience can be demonstrated Management / supervision Qualification Extensive knowledge of the requirements of NHS HTMs and other relevant documents for Healthcare buildings, systems and management. Knowledge of the statutory obligations of a healthcare estates team Knowledge of the maintenance requirements of a modern ospital AP/RP qualifications, appointment of at least one Principle Healthcare Engineering discipline HV/LV Electricity, Medical Gas, Ventilation, and Water Safety. Desirable Health & Safety Qualification IOSH managing safely / NEBOSH Certificate Knowledge of Fire Safety Management systems Person Specification Knowledge & Skills Essential To have a theoretical and practicable knowledge in the use of CAFM software and computer aided design (AutoCAD). IT literate proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet packages. Desirable Authorised Person status in HV/LV, Medical Gas, Boilers and Pressure systems Project Management Skills Experience Essential Experience of running a multi discipline Estates team in an acute hospital or equivalent environment. Experience of safe management of contractors. Experience managing safe systems of work in a healthcare or equivalent environment Experience managing trade staff and administrative staff Experience using CAFM software Qualifications Essential Engineering or building services HNC or ONC/C&G if equivalent relevant experience can be demonstrated Management / supervision Qualification Extensive knowledge of the requirements of NHS HTMs and other relevant documents for Healthcare buildings, systems and management. Knowledge of the statutory obligations of a healthcare estates team Knowledge of the maintenance requirements of a modern ospital AP/RP qualifications, appointment of at least one Principle Healthcare Engineering discipline HV/LV Electricity, Medical Gas, Ventilation, and Water Safety. Desirable Health & Safety Qualification IOSH managing safely / NEBOSH Certificate Knowledge of Fire Safety Management systems 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). Additional 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. 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 Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Address Kidderminster General Hospital Bewdley Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 6RJ Employer's website https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)