Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Hospital Engineer (Electrical)

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Job summary

The role of the Hospital Engineer is to support the Senior Engineers, in close co-operation with other Building engineering and maintenance staff, with the responsibility for successful on-going operation and maintenance of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust premises and assets and liaising with the Trust Projects teams, ensuring statutory compliance and a suitable environment for patient care is available at all times. Success in completing these primary objectives will be judged against specified performance criteria of quality, timeliness, cost / resource and health and safety management agreed with you as part of the annual performance appraisal / review process.

The post has several work areas covering specialist knowledge and management of the sites electrical infrastructure including electrical systems, generator supplies, UPS / IPS as well as joint responsibility within the team for the BMS (building management systems). Knowledge of other building services and healthcare estate functions (nurse call, Air tube system and Lifts, etc.) will be required.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to ensure that the Trusts premises and assets are installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the Trust's policies, DoH guidance (HTM/HBN) and industry best practice.

You will form part of a multi-disciplinary team whose role is to provide the best possible service to the Trust. The Hospital Engineer will have both group and individual responsibilities for defined aspects of the service but each will ensure your contribution is in accordance with the Estates and Facilities vision and the Trust's overall objectives.

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Details

Date posted

10 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year p.a. pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-F-243016

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Working for us

Thank you for considering a role at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which includes Addenbrookes and the Rosie Hospitals.

About Us

The Trust is one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the country and is a leading clinical and academic centre with a national and international reputation for excellence. Recognised as providing outstanding care to our patients and rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. It is their teamwork, energy, commitment and imagination that make us one of the best hospitals in the UK.

Our Values

The Trusts philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do and we expect staff to uphold our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent at all times. The Trusts Values and Behaviour Standard is attached to this job description; it provides more information about the type of behaviour we expect and love to see, and those we do not want to see. In considering whether to apply for the post you should consider whether you understand and feel able to live our Values.

Supporting you to be the best you can be

The Trust is committed to bringing the best out of its employees. We want everyone who works here to enjoy job satisfaction and feel proud to be an employee of the Trust. Each pay band has a set of Performance Standards which explains the level of competency and standard of delivery required to perform the role, you can download the performance standard for this post with the application pack. The Trust is committed to providing on-going feedback, development and an annual appraisal discussion.

Your Health and Well-Being

As a world leading healthcare organisation, CUH is a champion of good health and is committed to providing a smoke free campus to protect its staff, patients and visitors. Smoking is not permitted on the CUH campus and all employees must comply with the requirements of the CUH No Smoking Policy and support the processes and practices in place in relation to patients and visitors.

Your health and well-being are important to us. If you have a disability or long term health condition and have questions or concerns about the role, or indeed any aspect of working at CUH, and how this may impact on your health, please contact Recruitment Services to discuss how we can best support you throughout the recruitment journey and as a member of the CUH family.

We offer an extensive staff benefits package, including childcare, flexible-working schemes and the NHS pension scheme along with a range of facilities that includes on-site sport and leisure facilities. Do visit our website for more information about working at CUH and living in Cambridge

Please read this job description thoroughly before submitting your application. As well as meeting the essential requirements of the person specification, be sure that you can demonstrate commitment to our Values, teamwork, reliable attendance, dedication and the ability to show compassion, care and respect to our patients, visitors and colleagues.

We recommend that you download the Information for Applicants - Completing your application document which provides further details about how to complete each section of your application form and further information about the application process.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

The advert will close at midnight on 24 January 2024.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working for us

Thank you for considering a role at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which includes Addenbrookes and the Rosie Hospitals.

About Us

The Trust is one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the country and is a leading clinical and academic centre with a national and international reputation for excellence. Recognised as providing outstanding care to our patients and rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. It is their teamwork, energy, commitment and imagination that make us one of the best hospitals in the UK.

Our Values

The Trusts philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do and we expect staff to uphold our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent at all times. The Trusts Values and Behaviour Standard is attached to this job description; it provides more information about the type of behaviour we expect and love to see, and those we do not want to see. In considering whether to apply for the post you should consider whether you understand and feel able to live our Values.

Supporting you to be the best you can be

The Trust is committed to bringing the best out of its employees. We want everyone who works here to enjoy job satisfaction and feel proud to be an employee of the Trust. Each pay band has a set of Performance Standards which explains the level of competency and standard of delivery required to perform the role, you can download the performance standard for this post with the application pack. The Trust is committed to providing on-going feedback, development and an annual appraisal discussion.

Your Health and Well-Being

As a world leading healthcare organisation, CUH is a champion of good health and is committed to providing a smoke free campus to protect its staff, patients and visitors. Smoking is not permitted on the CUH campus and all employees must comply with the requirements of the CUH No Smoking Policy and support the processes and practices in place in relation to patients and visitors.

Your health and well-being are important to us. If you have a disability or long term health condition and have questions or concerns about the role, or indeed any aspect of working at CUH, and how this may impact on your health, please contact Recruitment Services to discuss how we can best support you throughout the recruitment journey and as a member of the CUH family.

We offer an extensive staff benefits package, including childcare, flexible-working schemes and the NHS pension scheme along with a range of facilities that includes on-site sport and leisure facilities. Do visit our website for more information about working at CUH and living in Cambridge

Please read this job description thoroughly before submitting your application. As well as meeting the essential requirements of the person specification, be sure that you can demonstrate commitment to our Values, teamwork, reliable attendance, dedication and the ability to show compassion, care and respect to our patients, visitors and colleagues.

We recommend that you download the Information for Applicants - Completing your application document which provides further details about how to complete each section of your application form and further information about the application process.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

The advert will close at midnight on 24 January 2024.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to or working towards degree level in mechanical engineering or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
  • Evidence of specific job related continuous professional development

Desirable

  • Record of continuous development over a broad range of subjects such as legislation updates, technical development and innovation, management policies, sustainability agenda, etc.
  • Technical qualifications related to role within healthcare or equivalent
  • AP / RP duties in one or more of Steam, Med gas, Vent, Water

Experience

Essential

  • Engineering experience in an operational NHS and/or healthcare estates maintenance environment with portfolio to demonstrate proven track record and wide range of expertise, including the efficient management of maintenance staff and activities
  • Experience of contract and subcontract management with a number of external organisations

Desirable

  • Project management and process experience for capital projects and minor works, e.g. Lifecycle / Backlog replacement; refurbishment programmes and infrastructure development works
  • Evidence of negotiation and conflict resolution within an operational estates and facilities environment
  • Experience of successfully managing directly employed staff of varying trades and disciplines

Knowledge

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge of engineering and infrastructure processes and the impact that they have on the healthcare provision, particularly considering operation, maintenance and resilience of healthcare premises
  • In depth knowledge of applicable guidance for example HTM, HBN, HTN and other applicable guidance or best practice
  • Knowledge of the hospital systems for example: HVAC; Specialist Ventilation; steam and LTHW systems, medical gasses, etc.

Desirable

  • Demonstrate an understanding of acute hospitals and the skills / competency to operate and maintain the assets appropriately
  • Knowledge of resilient systems within healthcare premises and emergency planning for the estate
  • Understanding of NHS project management tools, systems and procedures
  • Understanding of clinical relationships adjacencies within healthcare facilities and stakeholder consultation

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to read schematics
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Highly developed organisational and planning ability
  • Ability to assess complex situations and prioritise in the face of conflicting needs of the service
  • Good IT skills including Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • Ability to react safely and quickly in emergency situations with regard to estate infrastructure failure
  • CAD, PPM database and project management tools

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
  • Demonstrate an ability to be practical, efficient, calm, tolerant and reassuring
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to or working towards degree level in mechanical engineering or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
  • Evidence of specific job related continuous professional development

Desirable

  • Record of continuous development over a broad range of subjects such as legislation updates, technical development and innovation, management policies, sustainability agenda, etc.
  • Technical qualifications related to role within healthcare or equivalent
  • AP / RP duties in one or more of Steam, Med gas, Vent, Water

Experience

Essential

  • Engineering experience in an operational NHS and/or healthcare estates maintenance environment with portfolio to demonstrate proven track record and wide range of expertise, including the efficient management of maintenance staff and activities
  • Experience of contract and subcontract management with a number of external organisations

Desirable

  • Project management and process experience for capital projects and minor works, e.g. Lifecycle / Backlog replacement; refurbishment programmes and infrastructure development works
  • Evidence of negotiation and conflict resolution within an operational estates and facilities environment
  • Experience of successfully managing directly employed staff of varying trades and disciplines

Knowledge

Essential

  • Specialist knowledge of engineering and infrastructure processes and the impact that they have on the healthcare provision, particularly considering operation, maintenance and resilience of healthcare premises
  • In depth knowledge of applicable guidance for example HTM, HBN, HTN and other applicable guidance or best practice
  • Knowledge of the hospital systems for example: HVAC; Specialist Ventilation; steam and LTHW systems, medical gasses, etc.

Desirable

  • Demonstrate an understanding of acute hospitals and the skills / competency to operate and maintain the assets appropriately
  • Knowledge of resilient systems within healthcare premises and emergency planning for the estate
  • Understanding of NHS project management tools, systems and procedures
  • Understanding of clinical relationships adjacencies within healthcare facilities and stakeholder consultation

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to read schematics
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Highly developed organisational and planning ability
  • Ability to assess complex situations and prioritise in the face of conflicting needs of the service
  • Good IT skills including Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • Ability to react safely and quickly in emergency situations with regard to estate infrastructure failure
  • CAD, PPM database and project management tools

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
  • Demonstrate an ability to be practical, efficient, calm, tolerant and reassuring

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Electrical Engineer

Peter Oxley

peter.oxley2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

10 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year p.a. pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-F-243016

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


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