Job summary The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a fantastic opportunity for aspiring, customer focused, electrical maintenance professionals to be based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. Working within a small multi-disciplinary team, the chosen applicant will help maintain the building services infrastructure at one of the Top 10 Hospital Trusts in the U.K. Interview date: 2nd April 2025 37 Hours 30 Minutes Per a Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all the information before applying for the vacancy. Main duties of the job Participate in the emergency shift cover rota to provide for the maintenance out of hours shift rota on an ad hoc basis to ensure cover is provided in the event of unplanned circumstance. Responsible for the management and supervision of competent persons in the completion of technically specialist tasks. Undertakes condition surveys, evaluates inspection reports. Candidates must have completed a recognised electrical engineering apprenticeship, be self-motivated with a desire to develop new skills and flexible to meet the demands of a large acute hospital. About us Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites: o Freeman Hospital o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site) o Newcastle Dental Hospital o Newcastle Fertility Centre o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria o Northern Genetics Service o Cramlington Manor Walks These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'. For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-2025-07-25-DR Job locations Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Job description Job responsibilities Specialist training and support will be provided where necessary with the chosen candidate required to develop into a specialist engineering supervisor. Responsible for the direct technical supervision of specialist craftsperson's in the planned maintenance of and emergency response to, complex engineering infrastructure to ensure the effective performance of all building services, plant, equipment, structures and fabric to ensure the trust Estate is maintained in a safe condition. This will include:o Acting as Authorised Person (Limited Duties) as defined by HealthTechnical Memorandums for the Low Voltage Distribution Systems acrossthe Estate.o Responsible for the management and supervision of Competent Personsin the completion of technically specialist tasks.o Day to day management of software and hardware systems used by themaintenance compliance function.o Quality Inspectiono To manage minor works projects as directed.o Participate in the emergency shift cover rota to provide for themaintenance out of hours shift rota on an ad hoc basis to ensure cover isprovided in the event of unplanned circumstanceTo manage minor works projects as directed.To provide Estates support to Capital Projects and other organisations whenrequired.The raising and approval of orders within defined parameters in line with TrustStanding Financial Instructions.Monitoring of the performance of the maintenance teams, identifying performancetargets and providing regular reports on performance which identify areas forimprovementProviding regular highlight reports for compliance areas as required.Identify and deliver cost improvement opportunities and service efficiencies thatmay improve the organisations operations.Ensure that all risks and issues are identified, addressed and mitigated or notifiedappropriately. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Job description Job responsibilities Specialist training and support will be provided where necessary with the chosen candidate required to develop into a specialist engineering supervisor. Responsible for the direct technical supervision of specialist craftsperson's in the planned maintenance of and emergency response to, complex engineering infrastructure to ensure the effective performance of all building services, plant, equipment, structures and fabric to ensure the trust Estate is maintained in a safe condition. This will include:o Acting as Authorised Person (Limited Duties) as defined by HealthTechnical Memorandums for the Low Voltage Distribution Systems acrossthe Estate.o Responsible for the management and supervision of Competent Personsin the completion of technically specialist tasks.o Day to day management of software and hardware systems used by themaintenance compliance function.o Quality Inspectiono To manage minor works projects as directed.o Participate in the emergency shift cover rota to provide for themaintenance out of hours shift rota on an ad hoc basis to ensure cover isprovided in the event of unplanned circumstanceTo manage minor works projects as directed.To provide Estates support to Capital Projects and other organisations whenrequired.The raising and approval of orders within defined parameters in line with TrustStanding Financial Instructions.Monitoring of the performance of the maintenance teams, identifying performancetargets and providing regular reports on performance which identify areas forimprovementProviding regular highlight reports for compliance areas as required.Identify and deliver cost improvement opportunities and service efficiencies thatmay improve the organisations operations.Ensure that all risks and issues are identified, addressed and mitigated or notifiedappropriately. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Qualified to degree level or HNC/HND with equivalent knowledge gained through experience, in an electrical engineering discipline with significant relevant post qualification experience Post graduate qualification or significant relevant post qualification experience Knowledge & Experience Essential Have specialist knowledge of complex engineering systems in a healthcare environment. Be fully conversant with the latest Trust Codes of Practice/all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures The use of Computer Aided Facilities Management systems. Technical report writing. Supervision of teams of technical craftsperson's in the delivery of planned maintenance and emergency response to a range of complex engineering systems Previous experience in managing compliance areas such as legionella, ventilation, asbestos and electrical at management level. Broad knowledge of H&S legislation and requirements in compliance and maintenance services. HTM's, HBN's, emergency procedures and systems. Line management responsibility for staff including all HR aspects including sickness management, annual leave, etc. Understanding of the safe management of electrical distribution systems as outlined in the Health Technical Memorandum suite of documents and other related legislation Understanding of the requirements of legislation around the building services in a healthcare environment including but not limited to, HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER, EAWR, PSSR, Control of Asbestos, etc. Management of Planned Maintenance Schedules in line with statutory, mandatory and best practice requirements. Desirable In depth knowledge of contractual procedures and Trust SFIs relating to major and minor capital projects, maintenance & service contracts. Understanding of the requirements for Health Technical Memorandum Authorised Person Electrical Distribution Systems (HV). Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent communication and leadership skills required to communicate with multi-disciplinary internal and external agencies, consultants and other specialists. Must be able to negotiate and have developed skills to convey new policy/procedure changes around specialist services and speak publicly when required. Ability to work on-call providing technical support Be capable of managing a multi trade workforce and equipment, on a wide range of technical, plant equipment and services. Demonstrate the ability to supervise teams of technical personnel in the Maintenance and repair of engineering systems in a healthcare environment. Ability to communicate highly technical information to technical and nontechnical individuals including, clinical staff and external agencies. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential Qualified to degree level or HNC/HND with equivalent knowledge gained through experience, in an electrical engineering discipline with significant relevant post qualification experience Post graduate qualification or significant relevant post qualification experience Knowledge & Experience Essential Have specialist knowledge of complex engineering systems in a healthcare environment. Be fully conversant with the latest Trust Codes of Practice/all relevant Trust Policies and Procedures The use of Computer Aided Facilities Management systems. Technical report writing. Supervision of teams of technical craftsperson's in the delivery of planned maintenance and emergency response to a range of complex engineering systems Previous experience in managing compliance areas such as legionella, ventilation, asbestos and electrical at management level. Broad knowledge of H&S legislation and requirements in compliance and maintenance services. HTM's, HBN's, emergency procedures and systems. Line management responsibility for staff including all HR aspects including sickness management, annual leave, etc. Understanding of the safe management of electrical distribution systems as outlined in the Health Technical Memorandum suite of documents and other related legislation Understanding of the requirements of legislation around the building services in a healthcare environment including but not limited to, HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER, EAWR, PSSR, Control of Asbestos, etc. Management of Planned Maintenance Schedules in line with statutory, mandatory and best practice requirements. Desirable In depth knowledge of contractual procedures and Trust SFIs relating to major and minor capital projects, maintenance & service contracts. Understanding of the requirements for Health Technical Memorandum Authorised Person Electrical Distribution Systems (HV). Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent communication and leadership skills required to communicate with multi-disciplinary internal and external agencies, consultants and other specialists. Must be able to negotiate and have developed skills to convey new policy/procedure changes around specialist services and speak publicly when required. Ability to work on-call providing technical support Be capable of managing a multi trade workforce and equipment, on a wide range of technical, plant equipment and services. Demonstrate the ability to supervise teams of technical personnel in the Maintenance and repair of engineering systems in a healthcare environment. Ability to communicate highly technical information to technical and nontechnical individuals including, clinical staff and external agencies. 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 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Victoria Infirmary 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary NE1 4LP Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)