Job summary
To be responsible for planning and implementing engineering & building services maintenance to ensure that the patient and staff environment is maintained to specified standards.
To manage and review pre planned maintenance programs and update working practices and procedures.
To act as an Authorised Person in Heating and Ventilation, Pressure Systems and deputise in appointed AP duties.
To directly manage Contractors on maintenance.
To direct DLO staff on maintenance work.
To directly manage contractors on non maintenance work.
Main duties of the job
To ensure compliance with technical guidance and legislation.
To use best practice and risk analysis techniques to operate all assets efficiently and safely, and undertake surveys and reviews to ensure that standards are maintained.
To implement changes in work practice due to legislation, codes of practice, guidelines etc employing suitable resources to achieve objectives.
To be on an on-call estates officer rota providing an emergency out of hours service.
To assist in carrying out Appraisals of members of the Estates Maintenance team to include bands 2 to 5 Estates Team.
To be prepared to stand in for the workshop managers when required should the need arise.
To ensure that monies are spent in the best and most cost effective manner in accordance with trust policy and standing financial instructions.
To plan & prioritise maintenance projects and backlog maintenance.
To act as an Authorised Person as listed above to ensure services are available for patient use in accordance with the requirements of all current HTM guidance and relevant legislation.
To represent the dept on capital, minor works, maintenance and quality control committees and meetings as directed by senior Estate managers.
Participation in out of hours working and attendance during emergency breakdowns.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Knowledgeable
Essential
- To have an accredited bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or Building Services, or a Higher National Certificate or Diploma or foundation degree in mechanical engineering or Building Services, plus further learning to bachelors level
- Registered professional working to Incorporated standard with an appropriate institution
- To have a detailed knowledge of Building Management Systems and AutoCAD through training and experience. To be competent in using departmental computer software systems comprising of BackTraq, Safecode, Smartstream, including the full Microsoft Office package of, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project.
- Appropriate training to undertake Authorised Persons responsibilities to include Heating and Ventilation, Pressure Systems and deputise in LV Electrical services
Desirable
- To have experience of mechanical and engineering services to buildings, and of building construction and equipment found in all healthcare properties.
- To have a sound knowledge of ACOP, HTM'S, COSHH, Health & Safety requirements/legislation and risk assessment.
Knowledgeable and Proactive
Essential
- Registered professional working to Incorporated standard with an appropriate institution
Desirable
Proactive
Essential
- To have or working towards a recognised management Qualification
- Appropriate training to undertake Authorised Persons responsibilities to include Heating and Ventilation, Pressure Systems and deputise in LV Electrical services
- To have the ability to motivate and support all staff within his area of authority.
- To manage expenditure to delegated levels.
Desirable
- To be self - motivated and able to organise, and prioritise, workload.
- To have the ability to make rational decisions, rapidly, and to justify them.
Person Specification
Knowledgeable
Essential
- To have an accredited bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or Building Services, or a Higher National Certificate or Diploma or foundation degree in mechanical engineering or Building Services, plus further learning to bachelors level
- Registered professional working to Incorporated standard with an appropriate institution
- To have a detailed knowledge of Building Management Systems and AutoCAD through training and experience. To be competent in using departmental computer software systems comprising of BackTraq, Safecode, Smartstream, including the full Microsoft Office package of, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and Project.
- Appropriate training to undertake Authorised Persons responsibilities to include Heating and Ventilation, Pressure Systems and deputise in LV Electrical services
Desirable
- To have experience of mechanical and engineering services to buildings, and of building construction and equipment found in all healthcare properties.
- To have a sound knowledge of ACOP, HTM'S, COSHH, Health & Safety requirements/legislation and risk assessment.
Knowledgeable and Proactive
Essential
- Registered professional working to Incorporated standard with an appropriate institution
Desirable
Proactive
Essential
- To have or working towards a recognised management Qualification
- Appropriate training to undertake Authorised Persons responsibilities to include Heating and Ventilation, Pressure Systems and deputise in LV Electrical services
- To have the ability to motivate and support all staff within his area of authority.
- To manage expenditure to delegated levels.
Desirable
- To be self - motivated and able to organise, and prioritise, workload.
- To have the ability to make rational decisions, rapidly, and to justify them.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
