Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the systematic identification, recording, evaluation of risks arising from non-compliance with statutory legislation relating to buildings, plant, services and equipment and implementation of maintenance regimes to minimise the Trust exposure to those risks and identified within the Parameters of the Premises Assurance Model (PAM)
Main duties of the job
This would include interpretation of the current and any new legislative changes including the development of Technical and Health and Safety Policies and Procedures within the Estates Environment
To facilitate and co-ordinate the work necessary for external assessments by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and other external bodies such as the CQC/NHS England and make the annual submission on evidence-based documentation.
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
Essential
- Management of Asbestos in Buildings (BOHS P405)
- Management of Water Hygiene /Safe Water Systems
- Evidence of continuing professional development (certificate) or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of HVAC mechanical & electrical installations.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of hospitals or other building related services plant & equipment maintenance.
- Previous submissions for PAM for other Healthcare Providers
- A good understanding of Health and Safety Legislation related to building equipment and services (Mechanical and Electrical Services).
- Experience of Estates maintenance management experience in a similar environment.
Desirable
- Proficient at DATIX and Powerpoint software
- Experience of initiating, conducting and evaluating risk assessments
Knowledge
Essential
- Good technical understanding and proven practical application of Building and Engineering legislation
- Good practicable understanding of current health and safety legislation.
- Comprehensive knowledge of guidance issued by NHS Estates for design and maintenance of hospitals.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide expert advice to clinicians etc on a wide range of Estates management issues.
- Ability to enforce safe working practices along with comprehensive knowledge of H&S legislation affecting building and engineering process.
- Excellent verbal, communication and written skills.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive individual
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to manage various tasks and work under pressure to very tight deadlines.
- Good negotiation skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Flexible approach and attitude, good team player.
- Effective Team Leader/ Worker
- Able to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines
- Ability to build relationships with all staff groups
- Performance orientated/customer focused.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to discuss Estates issues with all levels of management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Management of Asbestos in Buildings (BOHS P405)
- Management of Water Hygiene /Safe Water Systems
- Evidence of continuing professional development (certificate) or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of HVAC mechanical & electrical installations.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of hospitals or other building related services plant & equipment maintenance.
- Previous submissions for PAM for other Healthcare Providers
- A good understanding of Health and Safety Legislation related to building equipment and services (Mechanical and Electrical Services).
- Experience of Estates maintenance management experience in a similar environment.
Desirable
- Proficient at DATIX and Powerpoint software
- Experience of initiating, conducting and evaluating risk assessments
Knowledge
Essential
- Good technical understanding and proven practical application of Building and Engineering legislation
- Good practicable understanding of current health and safety legislation.
- Comprehensive knowledge of guidance issued by NHS Estates for design and maintenance of hospitals.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide expert advice to clinicians etc on a wide range of Estates management issues.
- Ability to enforce safe working practices along with comprehensive knowledge of H&S legislation affecting building and engineering process.
- Excellent verbal, communication and written skills.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive individual
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to manage various tasks and work under pressure to very tight deadlines.
- Good negotiation skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Flexible approach and attitude, good team player.
- Effective Team Leader/ Worker
- Able to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines
- Ability to build relationships with all staff groups
- Performance orientated/customer focused.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to discuss Estates issues with all levels of management
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).
