Job summary
Mechanical Craftsperson - Royal Gwent Hospital
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Craftspersons based at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport.
You will provide multi-skilled engineering expertise across various mechanical and electrical equipment and fabric, providing cross trade work to the service and perform engineering maintenance work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine.
This post will be working days with a requirement to work shifts when the needs of the Health Board require.
Main duties of the job
Understand, receive and give technical instructions to other Maintenance workers, assistants and contractors.
Liaise with all levels of senior clinical and non-clinical staff at ward/department level regarding maintenance tasks enabling work tasks to be carried out with minimum disruption to patient support services (i.e. Heating, power, nurse call system, ventilation etc) and patient care.
Liaise appropriately with external Suppliers and Contractors, dealing with technical queries and information, signing contractors in and carrying out site induction as required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed an accredited Mechanical apprenticeship training course to a minimum level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent plus relevant training or equivalent experience, plus additional training and developed skills e.g. air conditioning
Desirable
- Evidence of significant CPD
- JIB Registration
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Willing to develop individual knowledge
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of knowledge and understanding of electrical/mechanical services/systems and working knowledge of other associated trades.
- Familiarity with approved guidance documents
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda
- General awareness of other engineering maintenance related statutory legislation
Experience
Essential
- H&V Systems
- LTHW Systems
- DHW Systems
- BMS engineering maintenance
- Completion of a structured training programme
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed an accredited Mechanical apprenticeship training course to a minimum level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent plus relevant training or equivalent experience, plus additional training and developed skills e.g. air conditioning
Desirable
- Evidence of significant CPD
- JIB Registration
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Willing to develop individual knowledge
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of knowledge and understanding of electrical/mechanical services/systems and working knowledge of other associated trades.
- Familiarity with approved guidance documents
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda
- General awareness of other engineering maintenance related statutory legislation
Experience
Essential
- H&V Systems
- LTHW Systems
- DHW Systems
- BMS engineering maintenance
- Completion of a structured training programme
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
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
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).
