Job summary
Estates
Officer Band 6 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 Officer is a rewarding and entrusted position within the
Estates team at St James Hospital.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a large Trust with a huge portfolio of
Property, equipment and systems. The successful candidate will be Responsible
for ensuring safe systems of work are maintained inline with HTM and recognised
codes of practice by carrying out Authorised Person Duties for Lifts,
Ventilation Systems, Working at Height, Water Systems and Pressure Systems
(this list is not exhaustive) following training, assessment, and formal
appointment by the Trust.
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
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will be able to Undertake condition surveys, evaluating
inspection reports and perform the duties of a Clerk of Works to oversee
capital work across the Trust as directed by management, ensuring compliance
with Trust safety standards, procedures and specifications.
Plan
and organise major interruptions, maintenance activities and manage work of
contractors and directly employed labour. Provide practical training to others
and evaluates work.
Manage
directly employed labour in line with all relevant Trust Policies, carryout
disciplinary and attendance management investigations providing detailed
investigation/management reports.
Deputise
for Estates Manager (Operations) on the full range of management duties as well
as providing technical advice to other Estates Staff, Senior Managers, Clinical
Colleagues and 3rd Party Contractors.
Working
to standards laid down in Trust policies and legislation to provide a safe and
supportive environment for patients, staff and visitors.
The
role can be challenging but rewarding and is one of the most important in terms
of both patient and staff contact.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
25/11/2024
Planned Interview
Date
02/12/2024
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 key 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 team at St
James's is quite small and tight knit yet has a significant impact upon the
patient experience and our collective goal is to be best that we can, embrace
change and give of our best.
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
The
successful candidate will Manage and oversee the installation, maintenance,
servicing and repair of the full range of Estates Services equipment. Perform
work including activities which require comparison of a range of options,
complex facts requiring analysis to resolve technical issues in complex and
multifaceted equipment / situations.
Responsible
for ensuring safe systems of work are maintained inline with HTM and
recognised codes of practice by carrying out Authorised Person Duties for
Lifts, Ventilation Systems, Working at Height, Water Systems and Pressure
Systems (this list is not exhaustive) following training, assessment and
formal appointment by the Trust.
Undertake
condition surveys, evaluating inspection reports and perform the duties of a
Clerk of Works to oversee capital work across the Trust as directed by
management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards, procedures and
specifications.
Plan
and organise major interruptions, maintenance activities and manage work of
contractors and directly employed labour. Provide practical training to
others and evaluates work.
Manage
directly employed labour inline with all relevant Trust Policies, carryout
disciplinary and attendance management investigations providing detailed
investigation/management reports.
Deputise
for Estates Manager (Operations) on the full range of management duties as
well as providing technical advice to other Estates staff and contractors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
successful candidate will Manage and oversee the installation, maintenance,
servicing and repair of the full range of Estates Services equipment. Perform
work including activities which require comparison of a range of options,
complex facts requiring analysis to resolve technical issues in complex and
multifaceted equipment / situations.
Responsible
for ensuring safe systems of work are maintained inline with HTM and
recognised codes of practice by carrying out Authorised Person Duties for
Lifts, Ventilation Systems, Working at Height, Water Systems and Pressure
Systems (this list is not exhaustive) following training, assessment and
formal appointment by the Trust.
Undertake
condition surveys, evaluating inspection reports and perform the duties of a
Clerk of Works to oversee capital work across the Trust as directed by
management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards, procedures and
specifications.
Plan
and organise major interruptions, maintenance activities and manage work of
contractors and directly employed labour. Provide practical training to
others and evaluates work.
Manage
directly employed labour inline with all relevant Trust Policies, carryout
disciplinary and attendance management investigations providing detailed
investigation/management reports.
Deputise
for Estates Manager (Operations) on the full range of management duties as
well as providing technical advice to other Estates staff and contractors.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/HND in a Mechanical, Electrical or Building Discipline or equivalent experience in a building services/estates management environment.
Experience
Essential
- Good Communication skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and autonomously
- Ability to plan and organise own workload
- Previous experience in managing directly employed staff and contractors working on breakdowns and PPM on technical mechanical / electrical or building disciplines found in a hospital environment.
Desirable
- Working in a acute Hospital Environment, HTM 06, Nurse call systems, BMS-Systems, Fire Alarms, HBNs
- A detailed knowledge of health technical memoranda and the ability to give comprehensive advice and guidance on the design, installation and operation of specialised building and engineering technology
- Experience of working in an acute Hospital Environment: Familiar with Healthcare Technical Memorandums (HTMs) and HTM-06 (electrical safety), nurse call systems, computer-based Building Management System
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
Additional Requirements
Essential
- 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).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HNC/HND in a Mechanical, Electrical or Building Discipline or equivalent experience in a building services/estates management environment.
Experience
Essential
- Good Communication skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and autonomously
- Ability to plan and organise own workload
- Previous experience in managing directly employed staff and contractors working on breakdowns and PPM on technical mechanical / electrical or building disciplines found in a hospital environment.
Desirable
- Working in a acute Hospital Environment, HTM 06, Nurse call systems, BMS-Systems, Fire Alarms, HBNs
- A detailed knowledge of health technical memoranda and the ability to give comprehensive advice and guidance on the design, installation and operation of specialised building and engineering technology
- Experience of working in an acute Hospital Environment: Familiar with Healthcare Technical Memorandums (HTMs) and HTM-06 (electrical safety), nurse call systems, computer-based Building Management System
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
Additional Requirements
Essential
- 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).
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.
