Job summary
Are you a dynamic, motivated and focussed individual ready for the next challenge in your career development journey? Are you looking to work in a fast-paced environment with a variety of challenges and opportunities?
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Estates Department provide a comprehensive range of Hard FM services to maintain the internal and external physical assets of our estate. The quality of service we provide is of the highest importance to us and our overall ambition is to provide an excellent, effective and efficient service in order to allow the Trusts healthcare professionals to focus on delivering quality patient care.
Consideration will be given to applicants that do not meet all the essential criteria but are working towards them to undertake a training role in line with Agenda for Change Annexe 21.
Main duties of the job
The part you play
You should have a mechanical engineering background and previous experience in a managerial role; using your initiative you will be expected to respond to complex engineering issues whilst ensuring best use of resources which includes the mechanical engineering team and external contractors to bring about a timely resolution.
You will possess a strong focus on statutory compliance and will be required to work collaboratively with our Compliance team to deliver a planned maintenance programme that will ensure a safe and comfortable environment for our staff, patients and visitors. Our ambition is to be industry leaders in the delivery of a HTM compliant Estate utilising modern approaches and methodologies.
You will receive training (if required) to act as Authorised Person in a variety of fields, you will form part of a team of appointed Authorised Persons across all Hard FM disciplines working with our external Authorising Engineers to ensure safe systems of work are in place and adhered to.
We are currently undertaking a significant 5 year capital plan to improve the existing estate; therefore you will be part of a technical team that will collaborate with the Capital Projects Department providing specialist knowledge and experience to assist in the delivery of various construction and infrastructure improvement schemes.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Accountable to the Estates Operational Manager the post-holder is responsible for managing the mechanical engineering services of the Trust Estate and the development of standardisation of practices and processes within their area of responsibility to support the delivery of modern Maintenance services meeting compliant standards within a customer care focused service delivery
The post-holder is responsible for the operational leadership and management of multi-skilled technical team(s) and on site shift team maximising effectiveness, utilisation and functionality of staff resources, equipment and materials. This includes providing expert advice to clinical and corporate services on the provision of safe, high quality, cost effective services.
The post-holder will provide specialist management, advice and support on specialist hospital engineering installations including medical gases, water, ventilation, pressure vessels etc.
- On receipt of appropriate training and appointment act as either Lead Authorised Person (AP) or Deputy Authorised Person (DAP) for a variety of disciplines, including, but not limited to:
- Medical gas pipeline systems (HTM 02)
- Ventilation (HTM 03)
- Pressure Systems
- Water Safety (HTM 04)
- To participate in the E&F compliance governance structure and associated performance meetings, taking a lead in individual areas assigned to meet compliance targets and KPIs.
- To manage the provision of a 24/7 manned cover to the sites steam raising boiler house utilising direct employed labour.
- To participate in the management tier of the Estates emergency on-call rota, taking calls and coordinating the response utilising direct employed labour from the engineering tier or existing service agreements
- To develop contingency plans for mechanical plant, equipment and service failures to deliver a rapid response to enable business continuity during service breakdowns.
- To lead coordination of a multi-discipline rostered team to deliver maintenance to specialist healthcare areas/departments outside of standard working hours.
- To participate in the overtime rota to provide management oversight during planned maintenance activities.
- To support the delivery of the Trust Capital Programme by providing technical information regarding the existing estate and assisting during development of specification and designs for new schemes.
- To provide support where required during enabling works and construction schemes where service alterations and modifications to existing services are required to be coordinated.
- To supplement Estates capital project management resources when required.
To prepare specifications, procure, project manage and manage delivery of minor works schemes to repair and improve the trusts engineering services. With a focus on time efficient delivery, quality of the final product and adherence to trust SFIs
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Accountable to the Estates Operational Manager the post-holder is responsible for managing the mechanical engineering services of the Trust Estate and the development of standardisation of practices and processes within their area of responsibility to support the delivery of modern Maintenance services meeting compliant standards within a customer care focused service delivery
The post-holder is responsible for the operational leadership and management of multi-skilled technical team(s) and on site shift team maximising effectiveness, utilisation and functionality of staff resources, equipment and materials. This includes providing expert advice to clinical and corporate services on the provision of safe, high quality, cost effective services.
The post-holder will provide specialist management, advice and support on specialist hospital engineering installations including medical gases, water, ventilation, pressure vessels etc.
- On receipt of appropriate training and appointment act as either Lead Authorised Person (AP) or Deputy Authorised Person (DAP) for a variety of disciplines, including, but not limited to:
- Medical gas pipeline systems (HTM 02)
- Ventilation (HTM 03)
- Pressure Systems
- Water Safety (HTM 04)
- To participate in the E&F compliance governance structure and associated performance meetings, taking a lead in individual areas assigned to meet compliance targets and KPIs.
- To manage the provision of a 24/7 manned cover to the sites steam raising boiler house utilising direct employed labour.
- To participate in the management tier of the Estates emergency on-call rota, taking calls and coordinating the response utilising direct employed labour from the engineering tier or existing service agreements
- To develop contingency plans for mechanical plant, equipment and service failures to deliver a rapid response to enable business continuity during service breakdowns.
- To lead coordination of a multi-discipline rostered team to deliver maintenance to specialist healthcare areas/departments outside of standard working hours.
- To participate in the overtime rota to provide management oversight during planned maintenance activities.
- To support the delivery of the Trust Capital Programme by providing technical information regarding the existing estate and assisting during development of specification and designs for new schemes.
- To provide support where required during enabling works and construction schemes where service alterations and modifications to existing services are required to be coordinated.
- To supplement Estates capital project management resources when required.
To prepare specifications, procure, project manage and manage delivery of minor works schemes to repair and improve the trusts engineering services. With a focus on time efficient delivery, quality of the final product and adherence to trust SFIs
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Apprenticeship
- Good Education Standard
- A degree level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Post Qualification experience
- Experience of working with & managing a multi-disciplinary team
- Conversant with engineering infrastructure associated with a complex building services environment, and relevant statutory and non-statutory regulations
- Appropriate formal training to carry out the role of 'competent person' within the context of principle site infrastructure distribution systems.
- Demonstrates a proven track record of success in planning and implementing PPM work schedules
- Experience of developing and implementing performance management systems
- Experience of steam pressure systems safe working practice on pressure systems and their control
Desirable
- Experience working to and with HTM / HBN guidance.
- Development and implementation of risk management schedules and safe systems of work
- Experience of Capital Project Management
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively
- Knowledge of Health and Safety and Risk Management techniques
- Safe use of tools and equipment
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Hospital services
- Specialist Technical knowledge of decontamination systems including porous load sterilizers
- Use of CAD proficient at creating and changing building drawings
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Apprenticeship
- Good Education Standard
- A degree level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Post Qualification experience
- Experience of working with & managing a multi-disciplinary team
- Conversant with engineering infrastructure associated with a complex building services environment, and relevant statutory and non-statutory regulations
- Appropriate formal training to carry out the role of 'competent person' within the context of principle site infrastructure distribution systems.
- Demonstrates a proven track record of success in planning and implementing PPM work schedules
- Experience of developing and implementing performance management systems
- Experience of steam pressure systems safe working practice on pressure systems and their control
Desirable
- Experience working to and with HTM / HBN guidance.
- Development and implementation of risk management schedules and safe systems of work
- Experience of Capital Project Management
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively
- Knowledge of Health and Safety and Risk Management techniques
- Safe use of tools and equipment
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Hospital services
- Specialist Technical knowledge of decontamination systems including porous load sterilizers
- Use of CAD proficient at creating and changing building drawings
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team
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
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).
