Job summary
1.1. The position will require a high degree of flexibility whilst working among fellow engineering colleagues. The post will entail highly complex fault finding and maintenance on all aspects of engineering plant/equipment and to work within the stringent statutory guidelines. The position will demand good plumbing and engineering skills and additional maintenance skills will be advantageous.
1.2. A fully skilled and experienced maintenance craftsperson, able to work as directed with the minimum of supervision. Whilst the primary task is to undertake mechanical engineering works, the job holder is expected to have a flexible approach and be prepared to turn their hand to a number of building maintenance demands on other disciplines.
1.3. The post holder will respond to Helpdesk reactive maintenance/breakdown calls and carry out remedial works as necessary, providing accurate feedback information to customer and Helpdesk.
Main duties of the job
4.1 To work on all aspects of Mechanical Engineering throughout the hospital and performs multi skilled tasks which are complex and/or non-routine. Responsible for calibration and fault finding on a wide range of engineering plant and equipment.
Carry out mechanical work covering a wide a diverse range of equipment and plant, will also work in accordance with the requirements of all Health Technical (HTM's).
4.1 Work unsupervised and under own initiative inside/outside normal working hours.
Report faulty or damaged equipment to the estates help desk system or to recognised service agents.
Undertake routine Planned Preventative Maintenance on various plant and equipment.
Part of the on-call roster responding to emergency calls from the on-call manager and provide an effective and timely out of hours' emergency repair service to a range of engineering systems, taking appropriate action to make safe or repair, communicating and advising those affected, i.e. staff, patients, visitors etc.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
4.1 Must possess the ability to communicate and liaise with clinical staff on possible technical matters that may require persuasive means, i.e. breakdown of equipment or loss of essential plant.
4.1 Liaise and provide technical support to contractors of vital Engineering services requires being isolated to the hospital site. Must be able to reassure Patients and staff the necessity to undertake work at crucial times.
4.1 To act as Competent person for Health Technical Memorandum (HTMs) disciplines as designated.
4.1 To take immediate action if the need requires, i.e. when isolating highly complex Plant and Equipment within sensitive areas.
Other duties that become necessary now or in the future which are deemed by the Head of Estates / Works Officer or Head of Estates to be in the interests of the service.
4.20 Undertake the necessary training to obtain advanced theoretical knowledge to carry out specific duties across a variety of engineering disciplines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
4.1 Must possess the ability to communicate and liaise with clinical staff on possible technical matters that may require persuasive means, i.e. breakdown of equipment or loss of essential plant.
4.1 Liaise and provide technical support to contractors of vital Engineering services requires being isolated to the hospital site. Must be able to reassure Patients and staff the necessity to undertake work at crucial times.
4.1 To act as Competent person for Health Technical Memorandum (HTMs) disciplines as designated.
4.1 To take immediate action if the need requires, i.e. when isolating highly complex Plant and Equipment within sensitive areas.
Other duties that become necessary now or in the future which are deemed by the Head of Estates / Works Officer or Head of Estates to be in the interests of the service.
4.20 Undertake the necessary training to obtain advanced theoretical knowledge to carry out specific duties across a variety of engineering disciplines.
Person Specification
Application Form and Interview
Essential
- BTEC Level 3/ONC or City & Guilds Engineering/Plumbing Qualifications provable experience
- GCSE 4/C or equivalent English and Maths
Desirable
- HTM, HBN, ACOP's Knowledge
- IOSH / COSHH
- Broad Experience in numerous crafts and disciplines
- Experience and understanding of working practice within healthcare environment
Person Specification
Application Form and Interview
Essential
- BTEC Level 3/ONC or City & Guilds Engineering/Plumbing Qualifications provable experience
- GCSE 4/C or equivalent English and Maths
Desirable
- HTM, HBN, ACOP's Knowledge
- IOSH / COSHH
- Broad Experience in numerous crafts and disciplines
- Experience and understanding of working practice within healthcare environment
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).
