Job summary
The trust are looking to recruit an Operational Estates Decontamination Unit Manager, responsible for an engineering and building maintenance, which includes first-line day to-day management responsibility for providing an efficient, effective, and patient focused maintenance and repair service, within the allocated budgets, using Directly Employed Labour (DEL) and Contractors, who together are involved in the upkeep of the buildings, engineering systems, roadways, footpaths and grounds at the designated site(s).
Acts as Authorised Person/Responsible Officer in relation to specific maintenance responsibilities e.g. decontamination, medical gases, specialised ventilation, electrical safety, water safety. Maintains, operates and reviews Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM)programmes and through the implementation of suitable operational work plans ensures that buildings, plant and equipment are maintained to the appropriate NHS and statutory standards.Continually reviews and revises as necessary operational procedures and working practices
Main duties of the job
To manage the Queensway Sterile Services Department team of 3 Engineers carrying out routine decontamination equipment and building service maintenance.Systems include, Washer/Disinfectors, Trolley Washers, Steam Sterilisers (Autoclaves), RO System, Steam Generators, Heating and Cooling, Ventilation, LV Power and Back Up Generator.(Additional information can also be found in the Person Specification).
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, comejoin us and let's make a difference together!The estates department is a small team of dedicated multiskilled engineers, the dynamic is often routine but can also be fast paced and no two days are the same. We have an open, supportive and collaborative culture built on trust where each team member brings unique skills and perspectives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached for the main responsibilities of he role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached for the main responsibilities of he role.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree and specialist training, or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through City and Guilds Engineering courses, with demonstrable supplementary technical and management experience.
- Accredited Health and Safety training e.g. NEBOSH Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
- Suitable IT Skills e.g. MS Word & Excel /CAFM e.g. Micad.
- Committed to continuous management/professional development e.g. Authorised Person training to develop competence in areas such as Electrical/Water Safety.
Desirable
- Certificate/Diploma in Management Studies or equivalent.
- Possess or working towards Chartered Status or membership of a professional Institution, such as IHEEM.
Experience
Essential
- Operational maintenance management in a complex organisation to meet statutory H&S standards.
- Extensive experience of managing building and engineering maintenance staff, plus Contractors.
- Conversant with methods of maintenance works and services procurement and contract management.
- Budgetary control of an estates operations budget.
Desirable
- Experience of managing hospital engineering systems in healthcare premises, and HTM requirements.
- Significant experience of managing organisational change and service improvement in a Trade Unionised environment.
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to deal with multiple complex issues and take the lead in the event of operational failures and incidents.
- Broad understanding of national and local NHS policies and initiatives affecting engineering and building services within the healthcare environment.
- Works on Own Initiative.
- Flexible Approach to Workload.
Circumstances
Desirable
- Able to respond promptly to situations or incidents requiring immediate action.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree and specialist training, or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through City and Guilds Engineering courses, with demonstrable supplementary technical and management experience.
- Accredited Health and Safety training e.g. NEBOSH Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
- Suitable IT Skills e.g. MS Word & Excel /CAFM e.g. Micad.
- Committed to continuous management/professional development e.g. Authorised Person training to develop competence in areas such as Electrical/Water Safety.
Desirable
- Certificate/Diploma in Management Studies or equivalent.
- Possess or working towards Chartered Status or membership of a professional Institution, such as IHEEM.
Experience
Essential
- Operational maintenance management in a complex organisation to meet statutory H&S standards.
- Extensive experience of managing building and engineering maintenance staff, plus Contractors.
- Conversant with methods of maintenance works and services procurement and contract management.
- Budgetary control of an estates operations budget.
Desirable
- Experience of managing hospital engineering systems in healthcare premises, and HTM requirements.
- Significant experience of managing organisational change and service improvement in a Trade Unionised environment.
Special Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to deal with multiple complex issues and take the lead in the event of operational failures and incidents.
- Broad understanding of national and local NHS policies and initiatives affecting engineering and building services within the healthcare environment.
- Works on Own Initiative.
- Flexible Approach to Workload.
Circumstances
Desirable
- Able to respond promptly to situations or incidents requiring immediate action.
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).
