Maintenance Craftsperson Bed & Trolley (Electrical Bias)

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

To participate in the effective and efficient day to day maintenance of all types of patient beds and trolleys within a modern day NHS Foundation Trust Hospital

Simply Serve Limited provides the specialist healthcare Estates and Facilities, healthcare Sciences and other specialist support services at Yeovil District Hospital. It is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We offer a 24 hour comprehensive and varied range of both general and specialist healthcare related support services, covering all aspects of property and facilities management, procurement, logistics, sterile services and medical electronic equipment service and management.

We are passionate about our services and making a difference for our clients and their customers and service users. We have a commitment to provide a quality services, and to support our quality objectives we are working towards the company-wide implementation of ISO9001:2015. We also recognise that we have a responsibility to help protect the environment wherever we have an opportunity to do so and we are working towards the company-wide implementation of ISO14001:2015.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for fault finding and repair maintenance on a wide range of patient's beds & trolleys

To implement a PPM system for all beds and trolleys

To ensure stock levels of spare parts are sufficient by liaising with the Engineering stores person

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Date posted

26 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year RRP of £3,500.00 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-548

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure all beds and trolleys are serviced/repaired as per the manufacture's recommendations, including electrical testing.

Actively participate in the operation of the Estates / Facilities management system including completion of all paperwork required of the scheme. (Including completion of all job dockets and time sheets).

Have the ability to prioritise and plan own workload utilising the Trusts FM management system mobile data, for which appropriate training will be given.

Obligation to undertake training where necessary to learn new techniques, specifically in relation to specialised testing and maintenance routines.

Possess the ability to communicate and liaise with all levels of staff on possible technical matters regarding essential maintenance.

Be able to instruct others on aspects of own work relating to original trade, including other trades, staff, maintenance assistance and contractors.

Liaise with ward/department Managers to arrange access for all beds & trolley repair and maintenance.

Learn new techniques with additional training to own trade.

Have a good understanding of the workings of other trades in relationship to your own.

Exposure to heat, noise, body fluids, chemical hazards and sewage, continual lifting (occasionally heavy).

An ongoing requirement to exert moderate physical effort and frequent requirement for concentration i.e. fault finding, interpretation of drawings.

Occasional exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions i.e. sluices, infected areas, blocked drainage. Deep cleans, barrier cleans.

Required to follow Trust & Directorate Procedures and participate in audits from internal and external sources.

Any other duties within the Estates function which may be required by the Estates Maintenance Manager within the scope of the individual's competence or as laid down in agreements between the Department of Health and Social Security and Trade Unions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure all beds and trolleys are serviced/repaired as per the manufacture's recommendations, including electrical testing.

Actively participate in the operation of the Estates / Facilities management system including completion of all paperwork required of the scheme. (Including completion of all job dockets and time sheets).

Have the ability to prioritise and plan own workload utilising the Trusts FM management system mobile data, for which appropriate training will be given.

Obligation to undertake training where necessary to learn new techniques, specifically in relation to specialised testing and maintenance routines.

Possess the ability to communicate and liaise with all levels of staff on possible technical matters regarding essential maintenance.

Be able to instruct others on aspects of own work relating to original trade, including other trades, staff, maintenance assistance and contractors.

Liaise with ward/department Managers to arrange access for all beds & trolley repair and maintenance.

Learn new techniques with additional training to own trade.

Have a good understanding of the workings of other trades in relationship to your own.

Exposure to heat, noise, body fluids, chemical hazards and sewage, continual lifting (occasionally heavy).

An ongoing requirement to exert moderate physical effort and frequent requirement for concentration i.e. fault finding, interpretation of drawings.

Occasional exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions i.e. sluices, infected areas, blocked drainage. Deep cleans, barrier cleans.

Required to follow Trust & Directorate Procedures and participate in audits from internal and external sources.

Any other duties within the Estates function which may be required by the Estates Maintenance Manager within the scope of the individual's competence or as laid down in agreements between the Department of Health and Social Security and Trade Unions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ L3 and two years continuous experience in the industry, together with the required minimum qualification of A level in electrical engineering.
  • Or an alternative recognised equivalent qualification.
  • Valid driving licence.

Experience

Essential

  • To have a minimum 3 years experience in the relevant trade

Desirable

  • To have worked alongside other trades

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • To be fully conversant with all aspects of electrical skills.
  • To have a sound knowledge and understanding of other building trades

Desirable

  • To have testing and inspection experience.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of an Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ L3 and two years continuous experience in the industry, together with the required minimum qualification of A level in electrical engineering.
  • Or an alternative recognised equivalent qualification.
  • Valid driving licence.

Experience

Essential

  • To have a minimum 3 years experience in the relevant trade

Desirable

  • To have worked alongside other trades

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • To be fully conversant with all aspects of electrical skills.
  • To have a sound knowledge and understanding of other building trades

Desirable

  • To have testing and inspection experience.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Ian Robins

ian.robins@somersetft.nhs.uk

07500065844

Date posted

26 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year RRP of £3,500.00 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-548

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT


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