4112 - Water Hygeine Technician

Job summary

Do you want to make a real difference to hospital patients? Are you enthusiastic and eager to learn? We have a permanent opportunity for a Water Hygiene Technician within our Operational Estates Department for an individual experienced in all things water related to join our Engineering Team.

In the role you will carry out all planned preventative maintenance activities related to water services.. You will trouble shoot, diagnose and carry out repairs throughout the hospital and the wider community. The role also attracts a non-contractual attendance bonus.

Youll be part of the Barnsley Operational Estates Services Team, working in Barnsley Hospital. Were looking for ateam member who want to develop; previous experience is essential however training and support is a priority to us. Highly motivated people are welcome and those who demonstrate values and personal qualities that support the Barnsley Hospital way of working. As a Water Hygiene Technician you will become an active member of our team working closely with other disciplines. Youll have the chance to progress and learn new skills. What really matters to us is providing every one of our patients with an excellent experience, a service that really cares and one that delivers the right outcome - and we achieve this every day.

The interview date is the 20th June 2023.

For further information, please contact Ian Austin on telephone 01226 435908. Or visit the NHS Jobs website to find more details and apply.

Main duties of the job

The role involves:

Carrying out an audit of our water outlets, to ensure that the information that we hold is current and accurate on both paper and electronic systems.

Ensuring a robust asset management system is continually updated.

Carrying out flushing of low use & high count (Legionella and Pseudomonas) outlets.

Carrying out temperature monitoring checks to outlets, tanks, circulation and main lines.

Carrying out periodic replacement of shower heads & hoses.

Carrying out periodic legionella and pseudomonas sampling and ensure samples are delivered/collected to a laboratory.

Carrying out chlorination of pipework/water systems has required.

Maintaining Chlorine Dioxide or other chemical dosing systems.

Interpreting Legionella and Pseudomonas sampling results and carry out actions in line with HTM 04-01, HSG274 following any positive results.

Carrying out testing and servicing thermostatic mixing valves/taps to ensure optimal performance.

Carrying out safe isolation of water services when required and be able to communicate with stakeholders.

Carrying the repair and replacement of system components where identified upon failure, maintenance or for descaling/disinfection.

Carrying out the installation and removal of sanitary ware items.

Assisting 3rd party contractors in cold water storage tank inspections, cleaning and chlorinating.

Carrying out annual drop testing of cold-water storage tanks.

Carrying out testing/checks on RPZ valves.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Operating as a Wholly Owned Subsidiary to Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, BFS has over 40 years heritage in providing high quality estates, facilities, procurement services and Outpatient pharmaceutical services to the healthcare sector. With a turnover of over £50m per annum, we take pride in our people, the quality of our work and in making financial contributions back into the NHS, supporting our patients and staff to deliver front line patient services.

BFS are passionate about providing essential facilities and healthcare support services. Our highly skilled and experienced leading professionals take pride in what they do, delivering world-class services and best-in-class NHS standards.

We believe in our people, and our ethos is to put our customers and team at the heart of everything we do.

Our vision is to provide quality essential services, growing for the ultimate benefit of public healthcare and beyond.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Barnsley Facilities Services (BFS) are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.