Job summary
The
Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust Estates Department require an Electrical Estates
Technician who will be required to work day shifts Monday to Friday based at
the Leeds General Infirmary site.
The
successful candidate will be required to undertake the maintenance,
installation, and repair of wide range of engineering plant and equipment
including various voltage systems, steam raising plant and associated
equipment, medical gas systems, nurse call systems, lighting, fire detection,
building services controls, standby generator plant, heating and ventilation
control systems and refrigeration plant.
Applicants
must demonstrate flexibility and initiative when dealing with a wide range of
engineering services and will have experience maintaining equipment as part of
a planned preventative maintenance system.
Applicants
must have served an Electrical engineering apprenticeship and demonstrable
equivalent experience. Previous experience in a hospital maintenance
environment is desirable.
The
successful candidate will have good communication skills to work with various
levels of staff across the Trust and be expected to carry out all duties in an
efficient and effective manner.
Main duties of the job
Working
on the full range Estates Services equipment, the Estates Technician will
undertake activities which require comparison of a range of options, complex
facts requiring analysis to resolve technical issues in on multifaceted
equipment/situations many of which have a direct impact on patient safety and
the built environment. Responsible for calibration and fault finding on a wide
range of engineering plant and equipment including various voltage systems,
steam raising plant and associated equipment, steam sterilizers, medical gas
systems, nurse call systems, lighting, fire detection, building services
controls, standby generator plant, heating and ventilation control systems and
refrigeration plant.
Undertake
condition surveys, evaluating inspection reports and maintenance repairs,
improvement and capital work across the Trust as directed by management,
ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
Plan
and organise major interruptions, maintenance activities and co-ordinates work
of others. Provides practical training to others and evaluates work.
Deputise
for Estates Officer on the full range of management duties as well as providing
technical advice to other Estates Staff, Clinical Colleagues and 3rd Party
Contractors.
About us
Estates
and Facilities manage the Trust's estate and support the delivery of patient
care.
We
provide a range of facilities management services and ensure our buildings and
environments are fit for purpose, clean, safe, and support the delivery of
excellent patient care.
From
maintaining the internal and external physical assets to making sure goods are
delivered where needed, and patients are at the right place at the right time.
We also monitor our environmental impact with waste, energy, and sustainability
initiatives and manage flagship schemes, refurbishments, and upgrades.
Engineering
Maintenance is part of Operational Estates and our aim is to provide a safe and
sustainable environment for patients, staff and visitors and provide a visible
and responsive service.
We
have a skilled multidisciplinary team of engineers, plumbers, electricians and
other support maintenance staff who undertake both planned and reactive
maintenance.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out own dynamic Risk
Assessments for all elements of work including manual handling
Produce generic Risk Assessments as
required for all elements of work including manual handling
Supervise and organise Estates work
taking place in a Clinical environment, including the allocation of resources
as appropriate
Work autonomously as required by
utilising the Works Management System to allocate PPM and reactive work requests
Liaise with area users to organise
shutdowns of critical and complex patient support systems
To communicate effectively with
Wards and Departments in relation to Estates issues utilising written and/or
verbal communication methods to ensure standards of service delivery are
maintained and the service user is fully informed of works affecting their
areas of responsibility
To ensure that job descriptions are
amended/updated to comply with the requirements of ISO9001:2000, HTMs, working
practices and Permit to Work Systems
Interpret and work from all
instructions, drawings and specifications in electrical or mechanical
installations, plant and equipment, to deal with new situations as they arise
and pass on knowledge to others.
Provide written job descriptions
for new PPM items utilising Manufacturers instructions and best practice
guidance
Have a thorough knowledge across a
range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge
or relevant practical experience.
Manufacture, design, assemble,
erect and install new work often using own judgement regarding a range of
complex equipment, requiring accuracy and precision.
Problem solving of technical issues
and fault diagnosis on complex Mechanical and Electrical systems.
Observe statutory and other
relevant requirements in particular to Health & Safety and Codes of
Practice applicable to Operational Services.
Learn new techniques and undergo
training as necessary.
The postholder will be expected to
help develop policies, procedures and practices in relation to work area as
appropriate
Carry out Planned Preventative
Maintenance and Day to Day duties involving the maintenance of all types of
plant, equipment and installations, including boilers, water testing, stripping
down boilers for insurance inspections and electrical system maintenance
including fire alarm systems, batteries and uninterruptible power supplies.
Utilise the Works Management System
for recording, updating and auditing estates records and the compilation of
Plant Histories.
Carry out surveys for future
maintenance, alterations or improvements including the preparation and
compilation of technical reports.
Carry out maintenance and repair to
building sanitary and water distribution systems inline with HSE guidance.
Carry out induction of new
starters..
Carry out assessments of
Apprentice/Students work ensuring compliance and standards of workmanship are
in-line with legislation/national guidelines
Responsible for organising and delivering
Apprentices/Students on site specialist teaching programmes enabling them to
achieve NVQ level 3 in their core trades.
Perform a wide range of work of
other estates trades as appropriate to their range of work e.g.
multi-skilling.
Have a good understanding of the
relationship of other estates trades.
Instruct others on aspects of
his/her work relating to their core trade.
Carry Trust communication devices
(PDAs) to facilitate immediate response to reactive requests, planned
maintenance and emergency breakdowns.
Participate in appropriate
on-call/shift rotas, subject to appropriate negotiations, and be prepared to
work such hours that may be required in an emergency.
Any other duties as may be
reasonably required by line management commensurate with the grades of the
post.
Respond to switchboard and building
management system alarms. eg. Fire alarms, lift trappings, Medical Gas
Alarms, Boiler Alarms.
Work to and interpret Health
Technical Memorandums as relevant to core trade eg 01 (Sterilisers), 02
(Medical Gases), 04 (Legionella), 06 - 02 (LV Safety Code).
Use BMS system for first line plant
fault diagnosis and plant performance monitoring.
Use of electronic devices to
monitor and analyse reports from complex Building Management System and
Security Systems and equipment to include data collection, first line
diagnostics, performance analysis and maintenance.
Monitor, maintain and repair
Endoscope reverse osmosis and decontamination water systems.
Responsible for the approval and
authorisation that Estates systems are safe and equipment is calibrated prior
to the commencement of any Hydrogen Peroxide Vaporisation decontamination
taking place in Clinical areas.
Frequently control the action of
untrained and unskilled individuals during the release of trapped lift
passengers and whilst doing so take full responsibility for the safety of
these passengers, on completion call out lift service engineers and liaise
whilst they are on site
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out own dynamic Risk
Assessments for all elements of work including manual handling
Produce generic Risk Assessments as
required for all elements of work including manual handling
Supervise and organise Estates work
taking place in a Clinical environment, including the allocation of resources
as appropriate
Work autonomously as required by
utilising the Works Management System to allocate PPM and reactive work requests
Liaise with area users to organise
shutdowns of critical and complex patient support systems
To communicate effectively with
Wards and Departments in relation to Estates issues utilising written and/or
verbal communication methods to ensure standards of service delivery are
maintained and the service user is fully informed of works affecting their
areas of responsibility
To ensure that job descriptions are
amended/updated to comply with the requirements of ISO9001:2000, HTMs, working
practices and Permit to Work Systems
Interpret and work from all
instructions, drawings and specifications in electrical or mechanical
installations, plant and equipment, to deal with new situations as they arise
and pass on knowledge to others.
Provide written job descriptions
for new PPM items utilising Manufacturers instructions and best practice
guidance
Have a thorough knowledge across a
range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge
or relevant practical experience.
Manufacture, design, assemble,
erect and install new work often using own judgement regarding a range of
complex equipment, requiring accuracy and precision.
Problem solving of technical issues
and fault diagnosis on complex Mechanical and Electrical systems.
Observe statutory and other
relevant requirements in particular to Health & Safety and Codes of
Practice applicable to Operational Services.
Learn new techniques and undergo
training as necessary.
The postholder will be expected to
help develop policies, procedures and practices in relation to work area as
appropriate
Carry out Planned Preventative
Maintenance and Day to Day duties involving the maintenance of all types of
plant, equipment and installations, including boilers, water testing, stripping
down boilers for insurance inspections and electrical system maintenance
including fire alarm systems, batteries and uninterruptible power supplies.
Utilise the Works Management System
for recording, updating and auditing estates records and the compilation of
Plant Histories.
Carry out surveys for future
maintenance, alterations or improvements including the preparation and
compilation of technical reports.
Carry out maintenance and repair to
building sanitary and water distribution systems inline with HSE guidance.
Carry out induction of new
starters..
Carry out assessments of
Apprentice/Students work ensuring compliance and standards of workmanship are
in-line with legislation/national guidelines
Responsible for organising and delivering
Apprentices/Students on site specialist teaching programmes enabling them to
achieve NVQ level 3 in their core trades.
Perform a wide range of work of
other estates trades as appropriate to their range of work e.g.
multi-skilling.
Have a good understanding of the
relationship of other estates trades.
Instruct others on aspects of
his/her work relating to their core trade.
Carry Trust communication devices
(PDAs) to facilitate immediate response to reactive requests, planned
maintenance and emergency breakdowns.
Participate in appropriate
on-call/shift rotas, subject to appropriate negotiations, and be prepared to
work such hours that may be required in an emergency.
Any other duties as may be
reasonably required by line management commensurate with the grades of the
post.
Respond to switchboard and building
management system alarms. eg. Fire alarms, lift trappings, Medical Gas
Alarms, Boiler Alarms.
Work to and interpret Health
Technical Memorandums as relevant to core trade eg 01 (Sterilisers), 02
(Medical Gases), 04 (Legionella), 06 - 02 (LV Safety Code).
Use BMS system for first line plant
fault diagnosis and plant performance monitoring.
Use of electronic devices to
monitor and analyse reports from complex Building Management System and
Security Systems and equipment to include data collection, first line
diagnostics, performance analysis and maintenance.
Monitor, maintain and repair
Endoscope reverse osmosis and decontamination water systems.
Responsible for the approval and
authorisation that Estates systems are safe and equipment is calibrated prior
to the commencement of any Hydrogen Peroxide Vaporisation decontamination
taking place in Clinical areas.
Frequently control the action of
untrained and unskilled individuals during the release of trapped lift
passengers and whilst doing so take full responsibility for the safety of
these passengers, on completion call out lift service engineers and liaise
whilst they are on site
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds 232 or 236
- Equivalent NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working on breakdowns and PPM on technical mechanical, steam raising and electrical plant found in a hospital environment.
Desirable
- Working in a acute Hospital Environment, HTM 06, Nurse call systems, BMS -Systems
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and without supervision.
- Knowledge of various Health and Safety legislation as applicable to core trade, ensuring the well being of staff, patients and visitors.
- Judgement is required regarding a range of facts and situations that require analysis where there is more than a straightforward choice of options regarding required work.
- Knowledge of and ability to carry out minor works of other trades after attending appropriate training.
- Flexible and approachable.
- Able to work as part of a team and co-ordinate work with other trades.
- Understands and demonstrates the importance of effective communication with department heads.
- Professional approach.
- Able to prioritise own workload.
- Able to work safely at heights.
- Able to work within confined spaces (subject to suitable training).
- Able to satisfy the physical demands of the job.
- Able to understand and comply with the requirements of the Trusts H&S policies (subject to suitable training).
- The post requires practical skills that require specific training and considerable experience of core trade. The manipulation of fine tools and materials is essential. Precision is important and on
Additional Requirements
Essential
- To attend and fully participate in training provided by the Trust.
- Flexibility in role
- To supply own general tools (all power and specialist tools are supplied by the Trust).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds 232 or 236
- Equivalent NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working on breakdowns and PPM on technical mechanical, steam raising and electrical plant found in a hospital environment.
Desirable
- Working in a acute Hospital Environment, HTM 06, Nurse call systems, BMS -Systems
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and without supervision.
- Knowledge of various Health and Safety legislation as applicable to core trade, ensuring the well being of staff, patients and visitors.
- Judgement is required regarding a range of facts and situations that require analysis where there is more than a straightforward choice of options regarding required work.
- Knowledge of and ability to carry out minor works of other trades after attending appropriate training.
- Flexible and approachable.
- Able to work as part of a team and co-ordinate work with other trades.
- Understands and demonstrates the importance of effective communication with department heads.
- Professional approach.
- Able to prioritise own workload.
- Able to work safely at heights.
- Able to work within confined spaces (subject to suitable training).
- Able to satisfy the physical demands of the job.
- Able to understand and comply with the requirements of the Trusts H&S policies (subject to suitable training).
- The post requires practical skills that require specific training and considerable experience of core trade. The manipulation of fine tools and materials is essential. Precision is important and on
Additional Requirements
Essential
- To attend and fully participate in training provided by the Trust.
- Flexibility in role
- To supply own general tools (all power and specialist tools are supplied by the Trust).
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.
