Job summary
To assist in the efficient, effective, safe and secure day to day operation and general maintenance across all four sites. Experience of DIY, painting and general maintenance, a positive 'can do' attitude, ability to find solutions, seek improvements and a flexible approach to undertake a wide variety of tasks are essential for the above position. Own transport is essential.
Flexibility to working hours and some possible weekend work is required. Previous experience of healthcare premises and an understanding of building systems are preferred.
Main duties of the job
Assist in the efficent, effective, safe and secure day-to-day operation and general maintenance across all four sites.The post holder must have access to own transport and be able to travel freely around the four sites of Tyntesfield Medical Group to ensure day to day operation and general maintenance is offered to all sites. A travel allowance will be paid when required to travel between two or more sites during the same working day.
About us
Tyntesfield Medical Group in North Somerset is a 13 Partner General Practice with a patient list size currently of around 33,000 split across four sites: Tower House Medical Centre, Brockway Medical Centre, Backwell Medical Centre and Long Ashton Surgery.
We are a friendly and accessible team providing excellent healthcare in our community. We provide a professional, safe, supportive, and efficient working environment for everyone in the practice. We are a forward-thinking organisation with a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient-centred care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Doing minor repairs and maintenance, including internal and external painting.
- To maintain statutory Health and Safety records, logbooks, etc, through a regular monitoring programme.
- To report to the appropriate manager and, where appropriate, to third-party contractors that the post holder cannot complete repairs of a specialist nature.
- To undertake occasional, ad-hoc cleaning duties as required.
- To supervise the security and safety of the sites and its users.
- To liaise and report to the appropriate manager and emergency services on any incident or issues relating to the security and safety aspect of the building.
- To be a contact for any incident or issues relating to the security and safety aspect of the building during out-hours.
- Maintain the gardens and grounds clean and tidy, including collecting litter/leaf debris from grounds and gardens.
- To ensure goods inward are received and held securely and distributed to their destinations.
- To participate in stewarding duties when large numbers of patients are invited to an event.
- To act as a responsible key holder for the building.
- Grit sites in winter and ensure safe access for all, including snow and ice clearance.
- Keep compound bin areas clean and tidy.
- Regularly check fittings and furniture for repair.
- To an agreed schedule, check, then lubricate/adjust door hinges/closures.
- Adjust window handles when loose.
- Refit non-operating light bulbs and starters.
- Check radiator valves are operating after the close of systems over summer periods.
- To assist in moving furniture, equipment, and other materials as and when required.
- To accompany utilities/services personnel to read/check meters.
- To liaise closely with contract maintenance staff.
- Attend training programmes to ensure the safe and competent performance of all duties.
- Perform routine fire alarm testing and assist in fire drills.
- Oversee the routine maintenance carried out by an external provider for at least one of the sites and ensure all paperwork is kept up to date.
- To undertake checks to ensure all routine maintenance is carried out over the year.
- To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post throughout the year to ensure a safe and suitable environment for staff.
- Proficient in the use of a wide range of hand tools.
- Ability to work at heights up to 3 meters using ladders.
- To be flexible.
- Maintain exemplary levels of confidentiality.
- To remain calm under pressure.
- A willingness and keenness to assist.
- Drive and determination to do a good job.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Builds relationships and communicates effectively.
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
- Excellent verbal communication.
- Ability to work with the team or on own dependent on task.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Doing minor repairs and maintenance, including internal and external painting.
- To maintain statutory Health and Safety records, logbooks, etc, through a regular monitoring programme.
- To report to the appropriate manager and, where appropriate, to third-party contractors that the post holder cannot complete repairs of a specialist nature.
- To undertake occasional, ad-hoc cleaning duties as required.
- To supervise the security and safety of the sites and its users.
- To liaise and report to the appropriate manager and emergency services on any incident or issues relating to the security and safety aspect of the building.
- To be a contact for any incident or issues relating to the security and safety aspect of the building during out-hours.
- Maintain the gardens and grounds clean and tidy, including collecting litter/leaf debris from grounds and gardens.
- To ensure goods inward are received and held securely and distributed to their destinations.
- To participate in stewarding duties when large numbers of patients are invited to an event.
- To act as a responsible key holder for the building.
- Grit sites in winter and ensure safe access for all, including snow and ice clearance.
- Keep compound bin areas clean and tidy.
- Regularly check fittings and furniture for repair.
- To an agreed schedule, check, then lubricate/adjust door hinges/closures.
- Adjust window handles when loose.
- Refit non-operating light bulbs and starters.
- Check radiator valves are operating after the close of systems over summer periods.
- To assist in moving furniture, equipment, and other materials as and when required.
- To accompany utilities/services personnel to read/check meters.
- To liaise closely with contract maintenance staff.
- Attend training programmes to ensure the safe and competent performance of all duties.
- Perform routine fire alarm testing and assist in fire drills.
- Oversee the routine maintenance carried out by an external provider for at least one of the sites and ensure all paperwork is kept up to date.
- To undertake checks to ensure all routine maintenance is carried out over the year.
- To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post throughout the year to ensure a safe and suitable environment for staff.
- Proficient in the use of a wide range of hand tools.
- Ability to work at heights up to 3 meters using ladders.
- To be flexible.
- Maintain exemplary levels of confidentiality.
- To remain calm under pressure.
- A willingness and keenness to assist.
- Drive and determination to do a good job.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Builds relationships and communicates effectively.
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
- Excellent verbal communication.
- Ability to work with the team or on own dependent on task.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good written skills.
- Interested in/aptitude for learning new skills/taking on new challenges.
- Excellent verbal communication skills - dealing with people in person and on the phone.
- Flexible approach to undertaking a wide variety of tasks.
- Ability to find pragmatic solutions, seek improvements and adapt to changing situations.
- Positive 'can do' attitude and willingness to support others where needed.
- Flexible about working hours, holiday cover, extended and weekend work.
- Comfortable working to agreed objectives.
- Understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
- Strong appreciation of customer service skills.
Desirable
- Good problem-solving.
- Ability to liaise and communicate at all levels.
- Good verbal reasoning skills.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
Qualifications
Desirable
- Current First Aid Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Competent DIY skills
- Experience working with members of the public, contractors and/or suppliers
Desirable
- Understanding of healthcare premises
- Previous experience in security work
- Understanding health and safety requirements within a busy, publicly accessed building.
- An understanding of Building Management systems.
- Experience in general maintenance duties.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member or independently.
- Ability to deal with a variety of situations in a calm and rational manner.
- Driving Licence.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good written skills.
- Interested in/aptitude for learning new skills/taking on new challenges.
- Excellent verbal communication skills - dealing with people in person and on the phone.
- Flexible approach to undertaking a wide variety of tasks.
- Ability to find pragmatic solutions, seek improvements and adapt to changing situations.
- Positive 'can do' attitude and willingness to support others where needed.
- Flexible about working hours, holiday cover, extended and weekend work.
- Comfortable working to agreed objectives.
- Understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
- Strong appreciation of customer service skills.
Desirable
- Good problem-solving.
- Ability to liaise and communicate at all levels.
- Good verbal reasoning skills.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
Qualifications
Desirable
- Current First Aid Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Competent DIY skills
- Experience working with members of the public, contractors and/or suppliers
Desirable
- Understanding of healthcare premises
- Previous experience in security work
- Understanding health and safety requirements within a busy, publicly accessed building.
- An understanding of Building Management systems.
- Experience in general maintenance duties.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member or independently.
- Ability to deal with a variety of situations in a calm and rational manner.
- Driving Licence.
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.
