Job summary
Duties cover a range of building M&E work including planned and breakdown maintenance, servicing, specialist testing, fault finding and repair of equipment and installation work.
Key Responsibilities of the post will include undertaking a range of repairs and core electrical and general engineering maintenance duties and associated works for the Trust. To maintain engineering services and equipment at the hospital whilst at all times observing all relevant Health and Safety guidelines and Regulations.
The basic working week is 37.5 hours, Monday-Friday 08:30 to 16:30. You must however, have the ability and willingness to work flexible hours including overtime and call outs as workload demands, for which additional payment is made. The position is also eligible for the NHS pension scheme along with access to a wide range of staff benefits, and in addition to public bank holidays annual leave of 27 days on appointment rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be employed on a wide range of fault-finding and maintenance duties. She/he will be responsible for maintaining all Building Fabric, Mechanical & Electrical building services and equipment within the Trust properties.
To ensure all Health and Safety Control and Asbestos, COSHH and permit to work systems are adhered to at all times. Reporting any non-safe practices or faulty equipment which could affect their own safety and that of any employee throughout the Trust, or Trust property.
To follow departmental and the Trust's operating policies and procedures when undertaking this role.
Required to work on his/her own initiative unsupervised within the standard operating procedures and prioritise the work schedule.
To maintain good working relationships and communicate effectively, especially on the routine technical information with the recipients who may not be specialists in the technical field.
The post holder shall hold CP accreditations and perform Competent Person (CP) duties for which they are suitably experienced, trained or qualified and appointed
To participate in the Estates On Call rotas covering various Trust sites as directed.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s below
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 documents, please view the attachment/s below
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- To have served a recognised Apprenticeship. (To City & Guild 236/NVQ level 3 standard / BTEC/ONC or equivalent)
- Good knowledge of H&S Legislation and some knowledge of COSHH Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of Electrical installations including Fire Alarm systems and Stand-By Generators
- Knowledge of hospital Health Building Notifications (HBN)
Desirable
- C&G 17th Edition Certificate Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671. As defined by the latest edition of The Electrical Safety Code for Low Voltage Systems for Competent Person (LV).
- C&G 2391 Level 3 Certificate in Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations.
- Knowledge of plant relevant to all services
- Working knowledge of H&S Legislation and hospital specifics (HTM's)
Experience
Essential
- 3 years' relevant experience of NHS hospital environment or similar establishments
- Experience of building maintenance and systems
- Basic Mechanical/plumbing skills
- Experience to follow detailed engineering/electrical drawings and specifications.
Desirable
- Experience of working on specialist hospital equipment
- Experience of lone working
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own work
- Desire and ability to work as part of a small team
- Good Numeracy and literacy skills
- To be versatile in their approach to maintenance services and will have the ability to work on their own initiative as well as an integral part of a team.
- Flexible to multi-skilling and can be responsive to changes in technology.
- Good communication skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Committed to undertake the personal and development plan as indentified or as agreed in the individual appraisal process.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to deal with all levels of people in and around the Trust
Specific requirements
Essential
- Ability to lift / push / pull weights frequently in compliant with the Trust's 'Moving and handling care of the back guidelines (non-clinical)
- Full clean driving license
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- To have served a recognised Apprenticeship. (To City & Guild 236/NVQ level 3 standard / BTEC/ONC or equivalent)
- Good knowledge of H&S Legislation and some knowledge of COSHH Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of Electrical installations including Fire Alarm systems and Stand-By Generators
- Knowledge of hospital Health Building Notifications (HBN)
Desirable
- C&G 17th Edition Certificate Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671. As defined by the latest edition of The Electrical Safety Code for Low Voltage Systems for Competent Person (LV).
- C&G 2391 Level 3 Certificate in Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations.
- Knowledge of plant relevant to all services
- Working knowledge of H&S Legislation and hospital specifics (HTM's)
Experience
Essential
- 3 years' relevant experience of NHS hospital environment or similar establishments
- Experience of building maintenance and systems
- Basic Mechanical/plumbing skills
- Experience to follow detailed engineering/electrical drawings and specifications.
Desirable
- Experience of working on specialist hospital equipment
- Experience of lone working
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise own work
- Desire and ability to work as part of a small team
- Good Numeracy and literacy skills
- To be versatile in their approach to maintenance services and will have the ability to work on their own initiative as well as an integral part of a team.
- Flexible to multi-skilling and can be responsive to changes in technology.
- Good communication skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Committed to undertake the personal and development plan as indentified or as agreed in the individual appraisal process.
Communication
Essential
- Ability to deal with all levels of people in and around the Trust
Specific requirements
Essential
- Ability to lift / push / pull weights frequently in compliant with the Trust's 'Moving and handling care of the back guidelines (non-clinical)
- Full clean driving license
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).
