Estates Maintenance Worker (Specialist)

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Exciting Opportunity - Estates Maintenance Worker (Specialist) Join the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Team!

Are you a mechanically-minded professional looking for a rewarding career? We are seeking a talented Estates Maintenance Worker (Specialist) to join our dynamic Estates Team.

As part of our dedicated team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our hospital. Your responsibilities will include performing maintenance and repairs on our mechanical systems, contributing to a high quality patient experience.

If you are passionate about your work and enjoy collaborating with a team, we encourage you to apply!

Main duties of the job

- Maintenance and Repairs - Conduct inspections, tests, repairs, and installations on Trust property, plant, and infrastructure.

- Work Order Management - Efficiently complete allocated work orders, updating the Trust CAFM system promptly.

- Workload Management - Organise and coordinate your own workload, as well as that of assigned trade staff.

- Fault Reporting - Identify and report faults discovered during routine checks, planned preventative maintenance, or daily operations.

- Procurement - Source and obtain necessary parts and equipment for designated work, adhering to Trust financial guidelines.

- Technical Troubleshooting - Investigate technical failures, identify appropriate repairs, and ensure ongoing reliability and compliance.

- Technical Support - Participate in the Estates escalation process and provide technical assistance to other estate staff as needed.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

28 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-07-026

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Apprentice trained tradesperson with ONC/BTEC
or
HNC Equivalent in building or relevant engineering building services.
(Applicants with appropriate trade qualifications that can demonstrate that they have worked in a similar multi-skilled post for at least 5 years may be considered.)

Knowledge

Desirable

Equivalent level of knowledge acquired without formal course of study
Theoretical and practical e.g. develops data bases and reporting systems
Professional, technical, specialist
Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care

Experience

Essential

Recruitment and selection experience
Presenting complex information to large groups

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Planning and organising: Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Analytical and Judgement: Analyses complex data obtained from several data sources in order to inform decision making up to Board level
Communication and relationships: Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team.
Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff.
Demonstrate effective written and
verbal communication skills.
Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
Demonstrates leadership in the management of change

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Apprentice trained tradesperson with ONC/BTEC
or
HNC Equivalent in building or relevant engineering building services.
(Applicants with appropriate trade qualifications that can demonstrate that they have worked in a similar multi-skilled post for at least 5 years may be considered.)

Knowledge

Desirable

Equivalent level of knowledge acquired without formal course of study
Theoretical and practical e.g. develops data bases and reporting systems
Professional, technical, specialist
Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care

Experience

Essential

Recruitment and selection experience
Presenting complex information to large groups

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Planning and organising: Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Analytical and Judgement: Analyses complex data obtained from several data sources in order to inform decision making up to Board level
Communication and relationships: Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team.
Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff.
Demonstrate effective written and
verbal communication skills.
Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
Demonstrates leadership in the management of change

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.