Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Apprentice will provide and receive internal and external instructions and will represent the Trust as a member of the Estates team. The post holder will be responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships with stakeholders.

1. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

The apprentice hold GSCE Grade E/2 or above in English & Maths or Functional Skills Level 1 in English & Maths and have some practical knowledge and personal experience of building and DIY.

1. ANALYTICAL & JUDGEMENTAL

The Apprentice will provide and receive information verbally, electronically and in writing to internal and external stakeholders and will represent the Trust as a member of the Estates Team. The post holder will be responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships with stakeholders.

1. PLANNING & ORGANISATIONAL

The Apprentice will be required to organise work priorities and support colleagues.

1. PHYSICAL SKILLS

The Apprentice will be required to be confident and competent and possess good practical skills in order to support the team and develop their skills.

1. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENT

The Apprentice will have incidental patient contacts.

1. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY

The Apprentice will follow policies and procedures in their role as part of the Estates Team which are determined by the manager of the team and may be asked to comment on policies, procedures, and possible developments.

1. FINANCIAL & PHYSICAL RESOURCES

The Apprentice will be responsible for safekeeping Trust property and assets such as tools and equipment.

1. HUMAN RESOURCES

The Apprentice will not be responsible for any staff or workers and will be expected to work as part of a team and under direction.

1. INFORMATION RESOURCES

The Apprentice will be responsible for the control and management of estates related information appropriate to the task being undertaken.

1. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

The Apprentice will audit their own work to ensure they are recording and logging the appropriate information whilst adhering to the Trusts Information Governance policies.

1. PHYSICAL EFFORT

There will be a mixture of sitting, standing, climbing, walking, and carrying required for this role.

1. MENTAL EFFORT

Given the physical nature of work and working within safe systems of work and standard operating practices, there is a frequent requirement for diligence and concentration to avoid mistakes and accidents. The work pattern will generally be predicable with few competing demands given the nature of work.

1. EMOTIONAL EFFORT

May occasionally witness distressing or emotional issues due to working in the hospital setting.

1. WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasional working in dirty or cramped conditions with use of tools and equipment and substances covered by COSSHH regulations.

1. ADDITIONAL KEY RESULT AREAS

The Apprentice will be expected to uphold the Trusts Purpose, Vision, and Values:

and must:

• Highlight concerns in accordance with the Trusts Whistleblowing Policy if it is felt that poor practice or general wrongdoing has not been dealt with appropriately. Staff may make such disclosures without fear of criticism or retribution.
• Maintain an awareness of information governance and information security related issues and ensure compliance with Trust Records and Information Policies.
• Participate in performance review, supervision and undertake mandatory training and personal development as required of the post.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, vulnerable adults, and people experiencing domestic abuse, both as service users and visitors to Trust premises. All staff have an absolute responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The Apprentice in conjunction with their line manager, will be responsible for ensuring they undertake the appropriate level of training relevant to their individual role and responsibilities. They must be aware of their obligation to work within and do nothing to prejudice the safeguarding policies of the Trust.
• This job description is not exhaustive and as a term of employment you may be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

• GSCE Grade E/2 or above in English & Maths or Functional Skills Level 1 in English & Maths

Experience

Essential

• A demonstrable interest and some practical knowledge and personal experience of building or related projects.

SPECIFIC SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Good literacy skills
• Good computer skills and level of computer literacy, including use of MS Office packages
• Ability to abide by rules of confidentiality
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Confident approach
• Ability to use initiative and work independently when required
• Able to manage own time effectively including working to deadlines and prioritising own workload

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)