University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and innovative Maintenance Shift Technicians with Electrical or Mechanical background to join University Hospitals of Leicester.
The core duty of the role is to carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks to a high standard that is commensurate with the skills and experience for the role, to ensure the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of environmental engineering plant, equipment and other engineering systems including heating, air conditioning, fire alarms and specialist healthcare equipment; diagnosis and repair of faults including mechanical and electrical devices and control systems.
Main duties of the job
Provide a comprehensive Healthcare engineering maintenance service to all wards and departments within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks to a high standard that is appropriate with the skills and experience for the role, to ensure the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of environmental engineering systems and equipment including:
* Heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, various voltage systems, steam raising plant and associated equipment, medical gas systems, nurse call systems, fire detection, building services controls, standby generators, and specialist healthcare equipment.
Be expected to act on their own initiative, in a leadership role supporting the Estates Supervisor and Maintenance Managers in the day to day management of the service and assisting with the management of contractors.
Be part of a team working a rotating shift pattern (4 on 4 off) and providing emergency out of hours on call.
Job responsibilities
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The post holder will maintain good communications and working relationships with:
* Members of Trust staff at all levels including nursing staff, Estates Supervisors, Estates Managers, All Estates and Facilities staff across disciplines, External Agencies, Emergency services.
KEY RESULT AREAS
* Carry out work in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and best practice guidance.
* Work safely observing the Trust and departments Health and Safety Policies and procedures.
* Work efficiently using technology to work within Service Level agreements and Key performance Indicators.
* Carry out tasks and communicate failures and non-conformities to line manager.
* Act in a professional manner when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors and staff.
* Contribute to the development of the CAFM systems ensuring relevant records are kept up to date and readily available.
* Carry out own dynamic Risk Assessments for all elements of work including manual handling.
* Supervise and organise Estates work taking place in a Hospital environment, including the allocation of resources as appropriate.
* Work autonomously as required by utilising the Trust Facilities Management System to allocate PPM and reactive work requests.
* Liaise with area users to organise shutdowns of critical and complex patient support systems.
* Communicate effectively with Wards and Departments in relation to Estates issues utilising written and/or verbal communication methods to ensure standards of service delivery are maintained and the service user is fully informed of works affecting their areas of responsibility.
* Interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specifications in electrical or mechanical installations, plant and equipment.
* Manufacture, design, assemble, erect and install new work often using own judgement regarding a range of complex equipment, requiring accuracy and precision.
* Problem solving of technical issues and fault diagnosis on complex Mechanical and Electrical systems.
* Observe statutory and other relevant requirements in particular to Health & Safety and Codes of Practice applicable to Operational Services.
* Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and day to day duties involving the maintenance of all types of plant, equipment and installations.
* Utilise the Trust Facilities Management System for recording, updating and auditing estates records and the compilation of Plant Histories.
* Carry out surveys for future maintenance, alterations or improvements including the preparation and compilation of technical reports.
* Perform a wide range of work of other estates trades as appropriate to their range of work e.g. multi-skilling.
* Carry Trust communication devices (PDAs) to facilitate immediate response to reactive requests, planned maintenance and emergency breakdowns.
* Participate in appropriate on-call/shift rotas, subject to appropriate negotiations, and be prepared to work such hours that may be required in an emergency.
* Respond to switchboard and building management system alarms e.g. Fire alarms, lift trappings, Medical Gas Alarms, Boiler Alarms.
* Use BMS system for first line plant fault diagnosis and plant performance monitoring.
* Use of electronic devices to monitor and analyse reports from complex Building Management System and Security Systems and equipment to include data collection, first line diagnostics, performance analysis and maintenance.
* Frequently control the action of untrained and unskilled individuals during the release of trapped lift passengers and whilst doing so take full responsibility for the safety of these passengers.
* Any other duties as may be reasonably required by line management commensurate with the grades of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Recognised Apprenticeship in Electrical or Mechanical discipline
* City & Guilds Level 3 qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical
* Higher level qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical
Knowledge, training and Experience
* Experience of Working in a similar role
* Evidence of training in electrical and/or mechanical services
* Knowledge of the current Health and Safety regulations
* Experience of Working in a Hospital Environment
* Knowledge and experience of Building Energy Management Systems
* Knowledge of Building Engineering systems
* Experience of acting as a competent person as defined in HTM00
* Knowledge of Health Technical Memorandums
Skills
* Evidence of good written spoken communication skills
* Ability to understand and interpret work plans and drawings
* Ability to prioritise work and manage conflicting priorities
* Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems
Qualities
* Ability to work the required shift patterns and On Call rota
* Ability to work flexibly as the needs arise
* Flexible individual who can cope with new and challenging demands
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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