Craftsperson Mechanical / Plumbing

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

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Job summary

We want you to help us build and maintain the most modern, sustainable, progressive and forward thinking environments in which our healthcare professionals can deliver outstanding care for one and all. It's what we have called 'Building Brilliance'. Following significant investment in the Trust, we have developed outstanding plans for new developments which will push RCHT right to the forefront of modern hospital care.

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.

Main duties of the job

So we are now investing in our Estates team in both strategic project management and in the day to day management of our maintenance and buildings. We are interested in hearing from highly motivated, hardworking and committed individualswith experience in their field of work, as well as people looking for a change in career direction.

This is a particularlyexciting time to join the team as we undergo a period of significant growth, offering excellent opportunity for progression. We have a wide range of positions available at various levels including project managers, estates officers (mechanical and electrical), supervisors and assistants, so whatever your discipline, background and experience, come and take a look at how you can form part of our brilliant team.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Date posted

15 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-5545204-A

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out basic Planned Preventative Maintenance and maintain adequate records of plant and equipment and to carry out work associated with the equipment.

Use all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.

Undertakes maintenance, basic fault finding and repair on systems, plant and equipment that includes

  • Toilets and Hand basins
  • Internal and External Drainage Systems
  • Flushing of water outlets
  • Thermal Mixing Valves
  • Basic Mechanical Equipment and Systems

Job description

Job responsibilities

To carry out basic Planned Preventative Maintenance and maintain adequate records of plant and equipment and to carry out work associated with the equipment.

Use all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.

Undertakes maintenance, basic fault finding and repair on systems, plant and equipment that includes

  • Toilets and Hand basins
  • Internal and External Drainage Systems
  • Flushing of water outlets
  • Thermal Mixing Valves
  • Basic Mechanical Equipment and Systems

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good basic education GCSE qualification or equivalent in Maths and English

Desirable

  • Basic engineering qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • All round knowledge of maintenance of buildings or similar environments
  • Familiarity with system testing procedures
  • Experience of working in a Healthcare Environment

Desirable

  • Basic Plumbing skills
  • Basic Carpentry skills
  • Basic Mechanical skills
  • Clearing Drains
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good basic education GCSE qualification or equivalent in Maths and English

Desirable

  • Basic engineering qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • All round knowledge of maintenance of buildings or similar environments
  • Familiarity with system testing procedures
  • Experience of working in a Healthcare Environment

Desirable

  • Basic Plumbing skills
  • Basic Carpentry skills
  • Basic Mechanical skills
  • Clearing Drains

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader Mechanical

Alan Smith

alan.smith23@nhs.net

07540667749

Date posted

15 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-5545204-A

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


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