Job summary
The post holder will be professionally qualified and a highly effective leader and will be responsible for the day to day management of the reactive workforce issues and co-ordinate the interface between the Engineering team and capital projects.
The post holder will ensure that budgetary controls are in place in line with the Trust's financial policies and Standing Financial Instructions (SFI)
The post holder will work under their own initiative and be responsible for developing policy and protocols necessary for smooth operation of the Essentia Engineering team..
The post holder will be responsible for leading and managing a group of multi skilled professional technical staff and be responsible for co-ordinating and reviewing the progress of all schemes to ensure the infrastructure is compliant with the various requirements and take initiative to learn about the various systems to gain knowledge to pass on to train colleagues within the operational teams
The post holder will be responsible for providing detailed analysis of such information and will devise and supply regular reports on information received and will communicate that in the most appropriate format including, but not exclusively, verbal, written and electronic formats to all levels of the organisations both internally and externally to ensure contract and budgetary compliance
Main duties of the job
Responsible for ensuring that there are sufficient trained persons when necessary, to undertake authorised person and competent persons for:
High Voltage Electricity
Low Voltage Electricity
Piped Medical Gases
Ventilation Systems
Responsible person duties for Legionella
Confined Spaces
Responsible for ensuring that the services for calibrating and maintaining highly specialist equipment associated with standby emergency generators and large industrial boiler plant, programmable logic controllers and various other computerised building control systems are managed in a safe and competent manner.
Liaise with and support contractors as required in connection with technical information, standardisation of equipment and parts regarding compatibility with existing hospital services and equipment.
Deputise for the Site Engineering Manager in their absence to support them with their responsibilities including HR matters, performance compliance and health and safety duties, and any other operational duties as required.
Ensure that the procedures and systems within the department meet all legislative and statutory requirements.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best-known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.The NHS Pension Scheme - one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK. When you start working for the NHS you automatically become a member and you will get an excellent package of pension benefits.Interest free Season Ticket LoanLong Term Service AwardsSubsidised on-site nurseries and childcare vouchersA comprehensive staff health and well-being programme, '5 ways to a healthier YOU'Ride to work schemeEmployee assistance programmeFree stop smoking service
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Degree qualified, HND/HNC or equivalent qualification or can demonstrate knowledge and experience that is equal to a or equivalent to Masters Level
- Good sound engineering service knowledge acquired through training courses and experience.
- MIOSH or equivalent
Desirable
- A corporate member of one of the main institutions
Previous experience
Essential
- Extensive experience managing the maintenance of complex M&E building services, plant and equipment, H.V. Distribution and medical gases.
- Experience of the management of PPM systems and work measurement techniques
- Experience of working in Building services.
- Have experience of managing a team who supply domestic heating/hot water, High Temperature Hot Water (HTHW), Medium Temperature Hot Water Systems (MTHW), Low Pressure Hot Water (LPHW) Systems, Steam Systems and associate steam raising plant
- Experience of managing teams working on a broad range of complex life critical systems undertaking maintenance and testing of healthcare plant and equipment to all relevant standards.
Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities and delegate
- Knowledge of safe working practices, current legislation and Health & Safety.
Additional Information
Essential
- Team worker, flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues and services
- Can demonstrate an ability to lead design project and client teams
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Degree qualified, HND/HNC or equivalent qualification or can demonstrate knowledge and experience that is equal to a or equivalent to Masters Level
- Good sound engineering service knowledge acquired through training courses and experience.
- MIOSH or equivalent
Desirable
- A corporate member of one of the main institutions
Previous experience
Essential
- Extensive experience managing the maintenance of complex M&E building services, plant and equipment, H.V. Distribution and medical gases.
- Experience of the management of PPM systems and work measurement techniques
- Experience of working in Building services.
- Have experience of managing a team who supply domestic heating/hot water, High Temperature Hot Water (HTHW), Medium Temperature Hot Water Systems (MTHW), Low Pressure Hot Water (LPHW) Systems, Steam Systems and associate steam raising plant
- Experience of managing teams working on a broad range of complex life critical systems undertaking maintenance and testing of healthcare plant and equipment to all relevant standards.
Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities and delegate
- Knowledge of safe working practices, current legislation and Health & Safety.
Additional Information
Essential
- Team worker, flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues and services
- Can demonstrate an ability to lead design project and client teams
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.
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.
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).
