Job summary
Estates
Maintenance Assistant Band 3 Full Time (37.5HPW) attractive staff benefits
which include 27 days A/L (plus 8 BH), NHS Pension scheme, in house training
programmes, and a range of discounts and cash back opportunities from retail
outlets, supermarkets and holiday companies.
The role of Estates Maintenance Assistant is a rewarding and entrusted
position within the Estates team at St James Hospital and integral to how the
team support patient care. Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a large Trust with a huge portfolio of
equipment and systems. The successful candidate will work and be employed on
work appropriate to their core skills. They will continue to develop elements
of other skills, reaching levels of flexibility and competence to enable them
to achieve and apply the ability where required.
Responsible
for the safe maintenance, assembly, dismantling and repair of equipment others
may use
The chosen candidate will form part of a dynamic team
committed to pushing the boundaries, working together to achieve the desired
results and the best outcome for our patients. You will assist work on complex
systems, carry out dynamic risk assessments, work autonomously as required,
organising and rectifying reactive works and carrying out statutory planned
maintenance items to ensure maximum availability of equipment to minimize any
downtime. The ethos is to put patients first and work towards a collective
goal.Team building and working are at the core of
what we do
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will work as part of the Estates management team, managing
the staff and also responsible for the maintenance/record keeping of equipment.
The role covers a wide spectrum of responsibility from carrying out Authorised
Person duties such as ventilation and Pressure systems to "driving"
teams of staff to support reactive works, installations and routine servicing.
Support Estates Managers with contracts and specialist maintenance contractors
ensuring that we perform and complete our Statutory obligations.
The
role will focus upon some key areas such as managing workflow, communicating
with key stakeholders, carrying out Risk assessments, acting as a team leader,
ensuring policies and procedures are adhered too and promoting productivity.
This role will be either mechanically/electrically biased working with other
Estates managers on a variety of works and projects to directly support patient
care. The role will offer training
opportunities to help develop the successful candidate who will work with
outside agencies, other Trust departments, specialised maintenance contractors
and valued partners. A real opportunity to enhance and develop your career.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
12/12/2024
Planned Interview
Date
20/12/2024
About us
Leeds
Teaching hospitals NHS Trust is a large trust that has real aspirations to
provide the best possible care for our patients which is driven through our
Leeds Way Values. These epitomise our way of working in terms of being patient
centred, fair, collaborative, accountable and empowered to be the best that we
can be.
The
Estates team embrace this and focus upon doing our best, giving staff the
opportunities to feel valued and have a real career and to make a difference in
what we do. Innovation and challenging the norm are fundamentals in what we do.
The challenge will always be to move boundaries, develop strategies that work
better and embrace technology to improve our service. The St James team is
quite small and tight knit yet has a significant impact upon the patient
experience and our goal is to be best that we can, embrace change and give of
our best. We are also an organisation that promotes personal development.
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
Estates
Maintenance Workers will be employed on work appropriate to their core
skills.
They
will continue to develop elements of other skills, reaching levels of
flexibility and competence to enable them to achieve and apply the ability
where required.
Responsible
for the safe maintenance, assembly, dismantling and repair of equipment
others may use.
Working
to standards laid down in Trust policies and legislation to provide a safe
and supportive environment for patients, staff and visitors
Job description
Job responsibilities
Estates
Maintenance Workers will be employed on work appropriate to their core
skills.
They
will continue to develop elements of other skills, reaching levels of
flexibility and competence to enable them to achieve and apply the ability
where required.
Responsible
for the safe maintenance, assembly, dismantling and repair of equipment
others may use.
Working
to standards laid down in Trust policies and legislation to provide a safe
and supportive environment for patients, staff and visitors
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial relevant experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility
- Health Technical Memorandum 04 Legionella
- Ability to communicate both verbally and by reading and writing.
- Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Good time keeping, Good organisational skills, Good communication skills
- The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development and undertake all mandatory training required for the role particularly attending r
- The jobholder must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their
- Ability to work independently and without supervision, Adaptable to change
- To complete all relevant daily documentation in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local codes of practice and quality control procedures.
- Knowledge of various Health and Safety legislation as applicable to core trade, ensuring the well being of staff, patients and visitors
- Knowledge of and ability to carry out minor works of other trades after attending appropriate training
- 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
- To be responsible for working with colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users.
- Ensure that all tasks are carried out in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local policies and codes of practice including Health and Safety, COSHH and in particular by following agr
- To maintain high standards of personal hygiene and appearance at all times whilst on duty.
Desirable
- Experience of - Working in an Acute Hospital Environment
- Knowledge of - Battery Systems, Fire Alarms Systems
- Emergency lighting systems, General electrical systems, General lighting systems
- LPHW Sytems, DHW & CW systems
- Steam rising plant
- Ventilation, Mechanical, Hydrotherapy, drainage and Sanitary systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal Qualifications (CSE/GCSE)
- Knowledge of Health & Safety, Moving & Handling, COSHH
- Portable Appliance Testing (City & Guilds 2377-002)
Desirable
- City & Guilds Certificate [or equivalent] in an appropriate Trade
- Hydrotherapy Pool Maintenance Course
- Release of Trapped Lift Passengers Course
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- 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
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial relevant experience having demonstrated high versatility and flexibility
- Health Technical Memorandum 04 Legionella
- Ability to communicate both verbally and by reading and writing.
- Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Good time keeping, Good organisational skills, Good communication skills
- The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development and undertake all mandatory training required for the role particularly attending r
- The jobholder must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their
- Ability to work independently and without supervision, Adaptable to change
- To complete all relevant daily documentation in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local codes of practice and quality control procedures.
- Knowledge of various Health and Safety legislation as applicable to core trade, ensuring the well being of staff, patients and visitors
- Knowledge of and ability to carry out minor works of other trades after attending appropriate training
- 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
- To be responsible for working with colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users.
- Ensure that all tasks are carried out in compliance with relevant statutory legislation and local policies and codes of practice including Health and Safety, COSHH and in particular by following agr
- To maintain high standards of personal hygiene and appearance at all times whilst on duty.
Desirable
- Experience of - Working in an Acute Hospital Environment
- Knowledge of - Battery Systems, Fire Alarms Systems
- Emergency lighting systems, General electrical systems, General lighting systems
- LPHW Sytems, DHW & CW systems
- Steam rising plant
- Ventilation, Mechanical, Hydrotherapy, drainage and Sanitary systems.
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal Qualifications (CSE/GCSE)
- Knowledge of Health & Safety, Moving & Handling, COSHH
- Portable Appliance Testing (City & Guilds 2377-002)
Desirable
- City & Guilds Certificate [or equivalent] in an appropriate Trade
- Hydrotherapy Pool Maintenance Course
- Release of Trapped Lift Passengers Course
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- 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
Desirable
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.
