Job summary
Are you a highly organised professional ready for a new challenge?
#TeamUHD are looking for a CAD technician to join our estates department.
You'll support the capital development team in producing and updating all layers of AS Built drawings for the trusts' estate. These drawings are used by fire services, engineers, architects as well as our in house maintenance team, it is crucial for these plans to be kept up to date in order to remain compliant.
You'll be professionally qualified (ONC/HNC/City & Guilds or equivalent) in one of the design, construction or surveying disciplines along with significant relevant experience.
You'll have sound understanding of the principles and legislation relating to maintenance and construction - building regulations, CDM, health and safety, building contracts, BREEAM, HTM, HBN to name a few. We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills to work collaboratively and closely with fellow colleagues.
If you are passionate and want to be a part of delivering the biggest change to NHS services in Dorset in 30 years, possess the necessary skills, enthusiasm and experience, we would love to hear from you.
What we can offer you in return:
- Training and development opportunities
- A friendly, supportive team
- Enhanced annual leave
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Discounts at selected restaurants/retailers
Main duties of the job
For a more detailed overview of the role and person specification please see the supporting documents.
Please get in touch or apply via the NHS Jobs or our Trust website.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: 8th/9th November 2023
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or HND in construction / building services or other appropriate design related discipline
- Significant proven experience acquired by working in a similar role within an estates department / construction
Desirable
- AutoCAD/ Revit recognised training/qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Minimum five years' experience in design using CAD software
Desirable
- Experience of healthcare in estates
- Experience as a lead CAD technician
- Experience working in a project management team
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Building design software packages such as AutoCAD and Revit
- Project management skills
- Use of Microsoft software
- Excellent written and analytical skills
- Carry out physical architectural and building services surveys
Desirable
- Health and Safety standards in relation to building and construction
- Able to use BIM technologies for facilities and asset management
- Understanding of Building Management Systems
- Asset management software
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD
- Good knowledge of Revit
- Good understanding of building fabric and building services
Desirable
- Knowledge of building standards such as fire regulations
- Knowledge of healthcare guidance (HTMs and HBNs)
- Knowledge of BIM technology
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Driving License
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns
Desirable
- Working accessing building sites to review progress
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent organisation skills
- Ability to work as an individual and as a team member
- Adaptable and imaginative
- Innovative and enthusiastic
- Ability to work under pressure demonstrating the need to react to situations
- Ability to communicate with others at all levels within the organisation and outside the organisation
Desirable
- Lead on the issues that may affect a clinical environment and ensure that all relevant services are aware
Language requirement
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or HND in construction / building services or other appropriate design related discipline
- Significant proven experience acquired by working in a similar role within an estates department / construction
Desirable
- AutoCAD/ Revit recognised training/qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Minimum five years' experience in design using CAD software
Desirable
- Experience of healthcare in estates
- Experience as a lead CAD technician
- Experience working in a project management team
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Building design software packages such as AutoCAD and Revit
- Project management skills
- Use of Microsoft software
- Excellent written and analytical skills
- Carry out physical architectural and building services surveys
Desirable
- Health and Safety standards in relation to building and construction
- Able to use BIM technologies for facilities and asset management
- Understanding of Building Management Systems
- Asset management software
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD
- Good knowledge of Revit
- Good understanding of building fabric and building services
Desirable
- Knowledge of building standards such as fire regulations
- Knowledge of healthcare guidance (HTMs and HBNs)
- Knowledge of BIM technology
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Driving License
- Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns
Desirable
- Working accessing building sites to review progress
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent organisation skills
- Ability to work as an individual and as a team member
- Adaptable and imaginative
- Innovative and enthusiastic
- Ability to work under pressure demonstrating the need to react to situations
- Ability to communicate with others at all levels within the organisation and outside the organisation
Desirable
- Lead on the issues that may affect a clinical environment and ensure that all relevant services are aware
Language requirement
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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.
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.
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).
