Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers and the largest trust in the NHS. It was created on 1 April 2012 by bringing together Four Trusts: Barts and The London NHS Trust, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust and Tower Hamlets PCT. The new trust has a turnover of approximately £1.1 billion and approximately 15,000 employees.
Together our hospitals - Newham University Hospital in Plaistow, St Bartholomew's (Barts) in the City, The Royal London in Whitechapel, The London Chest in Bethnal Green Whipps Cross in Leytonstone and Mile End Hospital - deliver high quality clinical care to the people of east London and further afield.
The hospitals offer a full portfolio of services that serve the needs of the local community, and are home to some of Britain's leading specialist centres including cancer, cardiac, trauma and emergency care. Barts Health also has one of the UK's busiest children's hospitals and internationally renowned surgical facilities.
Our vision is to create a world-class health organisation that builds on strong relations with our partners and the communities we serve - one dedicated to ending the historic health inequalities in east London. We will build an international reputation for excellence in patient care, research and education.
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 & Electricalbuilding services and equipment within the Trust properties.o To ensure all Health and Safety Control and Asbestos, COSHH and permit to worksystems are adhered to at all times. Reporting any non-safe practices or faultyequipment which could affect their own safety and that of any employee throughoutthe Trust, or Trust property.o To follow departmental and the Trust's operating policies and procedures whenundertaking this role.o Required to work on his/her own initiative unsupervised within the standard operatingprocedures and prioritise the work schedule.o To maintain good working relationships and communicate effectively, especially onthe routine technical information with the recipients who may not be specialists in thetechnical field.o The post holder shall hold CP accreditations and perform Authorised Person (AP)duties for which they are suitably experienced, trained or qualified and appointedo To participate in the Estates On Call rotas covering various Trust sites as directe
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
- To have served a recognised Apprenticeship. (To City & Guild 236/NVQ level 3 standard / BTEC - ONC/HNC or equivalent)
Desirable
- The Level 3NVQs in Mechanical Engineering Services - Heating, and Ventilating or BTEC/ONC or equivalent.
- Hospital Plumbing System
Experience
Essential
- Experience of NHS hospital environment or similar establishments
- Experience of building maintenance and systems
- Experience of working on specialist hospital equipment
- Experience of lone working
- Experience to follow detailed engineering/electrical drawings and specifications.
- Working knowledge of H&S Legislation and hospital specifics (HTM's)
Desirable
- Knowledge of hospital Health Building Notes (HBN)
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of H&S Legislation and some knowledge of COSHH
- Basic computer skills
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.
- Knowledge of Electrical installations including Fire Alarm systems and Stand-By Generators.
Other
Essential
- Committed to undertake the personal and development plan as identified or as agreed in the individual appraisal process.
- Ability to deal with all levels of people in and around the trust.
- Ability to lift/push/pull weighs in accordance with the Trust Manual Handling policy
- Full Clean Driving License
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To have served a recognised Apprenticeship. (To City & Guild 236/NVQ level 3 standard / BTEC - ONC/HNC or equivalent)
Desirable
- The Level 3NVQs in Mechanical Engineering Services - Heating, and Ventilating or BTEC/ONC or equivalent.
- Hospital Plumbing System
Experience
Essential
- Experience of NHS hospital environment or similar establishments
- Experience of building maintenance and systems
- Experience of working on specialist hospital equipment
- Experience of lone working
- Experience to follow detailed engineering/electrical drawings and specifications.
- Working knowledge of H&S Legislation and hospital specifics (HTM's)
Desirable
- Knowledge of hospital Health Building Notes (HBN)
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of H&S Legislation and some knowledge of COSHH
- Basic computer skills
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.
- Knowledge of Electrical installations including Fire Alarm systems and Stand-By Generators.
Other
Essential
- Committed to undertake the personal and development plan as identified or as agreed in the individual appraisal process.
- Ability to deal with all levels of people in and around the trust.
- Ability to lift/push/pull weighs in accordance with the Trust Manual Handling policy
- 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).
