Carpenter

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

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Job summary

The Building Maintenance Department at Southampton General Hospital require qualified Carpenters to join our dedicated team on this modern healthcare estate. To keep the essential services running 24/7 you will enjoy working on a wide range of Carpentry works Trust wide.

Previous experience in an allied industry/application is desirable although not essential. You'll be required to demonstrate completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent at interview. The core elements of the job description require a good knowledge in respect of Carpentry and construction.

Opportunities exist to learn new vocational skills and techniques through specialised training throughout the modern healthcare estate. In addition we promote and support individual academic learning for future career development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Date posted

17 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year pa pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-THQ1-0109

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Job description

Job responsibilities

To cover out of hour on call duties.
Driving License desirable.
Must be fit and be able to climb ladder and working at heights.

For a more detailed description of what this role entails, please refer to the job description document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To cover out of hour on call duties.
Driving License desirable.
Must be fit and be able to climb ladder and working at heights.

For a more detailed description of what this role entails, please refer to the job description document.

Person Specification

Qualifications / training required

Essential

Served a recognised apprenticeship in relevant Carpentry trade
Level 3 (or higher) vocational trade certificate in Carpentry E.g., NVQ 3, C&G Level 3 or Equivalent Armed Forces Qualification

Desirable

All other relevant trade relate Certificates ( CSCS , PAMSA)

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

Relevant and recent experience in a commercial/industrial maintenance post
Proven experience 1st and 2nd fix installation and a in-depth knowledge of construction methods

Desirable

Relevant and Recent experience in healthcare
Knowledge of other trade topics (Electrical, Welding, Construction etc)

Values

Essential

Patients First
Always Improving
Working Together

Person Specification

Qualifications / training required

Essential

Served a recognised apprenticeship in relevant Carpentry trade
Level 3 (or higher) vocational trade certificate in Carpentry E.g., NVQ 3, C&G Level 3 or Equivalent Armed Forces Qualification

Desirable

All other relevant trade relate Certificates ( CSCS , PAMSA)

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

Relevant and recent experience in a commercial/industrial maintenance post
Proven experience 1st and 2nd fix installation and a in-depth knowledge of construction methods

Desirable

Relevant and Recent experience in healthcare
Knowledge of other trade topics (Electrical, Welding, Construction etc)

Values

Essential

Patients First
Always Improving
Working Together

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).

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