Electrical Engineer

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Lead Electrical Engineer will act as a 'Appointed Person' for Electrical systems and Lifts. The Authorised Person will be responsible for the practical implementation and operation of guidance of the relevant HTM and the systems and installations required to control the risks which the Authorised person has been appointed. The duties of the Authorised Person include the appointment in writing of competent persons and make available to the Designated Person a register of all appointments.

Main duties of the job

To act as and perform the duties of the 'Appointed Person' in accordance with HTM 06 Electrical and 08 Lifts as approved by the Authorised Engineer to have the necessary technical knowledge, experience, and skills to prevent danger or injury and accept safety documentation for the Trust's Electrical systems, plant, and equipment.

The post holder will be responsible for the effective delivery and supervision of repairs, fault-finding and routine planned maintenance to all electrical services, plant and equipment at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ensuring compliance with all Statutory Regulations, HTMs, Trust Standards, policies and procedures. workon four days on and four days off rota on a repeating eight-week schedule. Work shift pattern is 7am to 6pm.

About us

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has five key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:

Caring - Design and deliver care around each individual patient's needs and wants.Safe - Make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern as safety comes firstResponsible - All staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputationValue Each Other - Value each other's contributionInspiring - We always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients

Date posted

08 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,701 to £48,054 a year pa. Inclusive of HCAS [15%]

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-NN-6019610-E&A-Z

Job locations

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Have a fully working knowledge of the current BS7671 wiring regulations
Have a working knowledge of building management systems and be able to operate a BMS system
'Authorised Person' title acquired or to enroll

Desirable

Inspection & Testing

Experience

Essential

Minimum of four years experience gained whilst undertaking apprenticeship
Experience in fault finding and installation on building electrical services.

Desirable

Experience working in a healthcare/NHS environment
Have some working experience of Electrical switchgear & complex systems

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised traditional or modern apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering.
Member of UK Register of Electricians
NVQ Level 3 Installation or equivalent City and Guilds 2360 Electrical Installation Theory Part 2 Certificate
A valid first aid and resuscitation certificate following electric shock

Desirable

ECDL
CGLI Part 3 or equivalent
Annual Health and Safety or equivalent IOSH accredited course

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Have a fully working knowledge of the current BS7671 wiring regulations
Have a working knowledge of building management systems and be able to operate a BMS system
'Authorised Person' title acquired or to enroll

Desirable

Inspection & Testing

Experience

Essential

Minimum of four years experience gained whilst undertaking apprenticeship
Experience in fault finding and installation on building electrical services.

Desirable

Experience working in a healthcare/NHS environment
Have some working experience of Electrical switchgear & complex systems

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised traditional or modern apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering.
Member of UK Register of Electricians
NVQ Level 3 Installation or equivalent City and Guilds 2360 Electrical Installation Theory Part 2 Certificate
A valid first aid and resuscitation certificate following electric shock

Desirable

ECDL
CGLI Part 3 or equivalent
Annual Health and Safety or equivalent IOSH accredited course

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.