Job summary
We are looking to recruit into the role of Principle Engineer and Coordinating Authorised Person (AP) for Mechanical and Water services.
The successful candidate will coordinate, develop and help manage the engineering team, subject-matter experts and relevant APs to ensure overall engineering compliance and safety (including oversight and audit of the various Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) for all Mechanical and Electrical disciplines to Fabric including but not limited to Asbestos, confined spaces and working at height).
Whilst the role will be to help oversee and coordinate all APs aspects of the hard FM Service (as well as to be part of all external AE audits to allow an overall and 'overview' compliance understanding, to manage the outcomes) a strong building services mechanical engineering bias would be an advantage to this role (as this is a subject matter area the Trust recognises it needs to develop better resilience and compliance).
The role would be an independent position to the wider appointed Trust Authorised Persons, however there may also be a need for this Coordinating AP to support a short-term resource needs or project needs (so a good overall level of multidiscipline engineering competency will be required including, ideally, being a Chartered Engineer C.Eng.).
Main duties of the job
The role will be to help ensure the overall engineering governance and standards for the Trust are managed to Good Industry Practice (GIP) and within the best practice defined by the Health Technical Memoranda document set including HTM 00. Where this is not the case the individual will clearly commutate this with upper management and provide sustainable solutions to mitigate short term risks or system weakness whilst supporting the plans for longer term fixes.
This will be a role that will have both professional responsibility (so competency, training and time-served practice in both healthcare and healthcare engineering infrastructure and systems is a must) as well as ensuring regular reporting to senior management on current state of play and/or system or infrastructure weaknesses. The coordinating role will also require excellent people skills as well as leadership however the role will also be supporting by operational management who will also support and act on finding and recommendations made.
The successful candidate will be asked to contribute to the strategic plans for the estate including supporting the long terms plans for the estate strategy, including capital upgrades and development work. There will also be an expectation that the post holder will support the Head of Estates and the Senior Operational Estates Manager who manage the overall service.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
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
Values
Essential
- Gosh Values
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent plus specialist knowledge engineering or construction related
- Chartered Engineer and a corporate member of an engineering institution
- Minimum degree level qualification in an appropriate building services discipline or equivalent
- Highly developed advanced technical, practical and theoretical knowledge of complex hospital engineering systems
Desirable
- An appropriate management qualification
- Member of an engineering institution IHEEM preferably
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Proven project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to command confidence amongst a range of professionals and at all levels within the organisation
- High level of IT/ computer skills
- Experience of giving presentations on technical issues
- Ability to develop positive and effective working relationships internally and externally
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience of working in a senior estates related position
- Track record of successfully implementing significant change within a complex environment
- Experience and knowledge of NHS procedures, systems, legislation and guidance
- Experience of producing or contributing to estates policies
- Demonstrable experience of working as a Senior Project and Programme Manager
- Demonstrable project management experience in delivering a diverse range of maintenance and minor works projects, on time and within budget
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Gosh Values
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent plus specialist knowledge engineering or construction related
- Chartered Engineer and a corporate member of an engineering institution
- Minimum degree level qualification in an appropriate building services discipline or equivalent
- Highly developed advanced technical, practical and theoretical knowledge of complex hospital engineering systems
Desirable
- An appropriate management qualification
- Member of an engineering institution IHEEM preferably
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Proven project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to command confidence amongst a range of professionals and at all levels within the organisation
- High level of IT/ computer skills
- Experience of giving presentations on technical issues
- Ability to develop positive and effective working relationships internally and externally
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience of working in a senior estates related position
- Track record of successfully implementing significant change within a complex environment
- Experience and knowledge of NHS procedures, systems, legislation and guidance
- Experience of producing or contributing to estates policies
- Demonstrable experience of working as a Senior Project and Programme Manager
- Demonstrable project management experience in delivering a diverse range of maintenance and minor works projects, on time and within budget
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).
