Job summary
Contract - Permanent
Hours - 37.5 hours per week
Base - Scarborough
Due to retirement, a rare opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Services Manager to join our team at Scarborough Hospital.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic electrical engineer to take on this critical role within the Estates Department. You will need to enjoy working flexibly, responding to varying demands and changing circumstances. Communication and strong team leadership are essential qualities to succeed in this role. You will require advanced technical and professional engineering knowledge of electrical systems as used within healthcare settings.
You will be responsible for the operational leadership and management of maintenance technical teams to maximise effectiveness, utilisation and functionality of staff resources, equipment and materials. You will provide specialist management, advice and support on hospital engineering installations including Low and High Voltage electrical plant and equipment.
In return we offer support to develop within the role and wider organisation, the opportunity to work flexibly with family/carer-friendly policies, access to the NHS pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement with the opportunity to apply to buy or sell annual leave. Scarborough is a picturesque coastal town with relatively affordable house prices.
Main duties of the job
The Electrical Services Manager will act as the lead Authorised Person (AP) for Low and High voltage systems and LOLER. They will ensure that all appropriate legislation and national NHS guidance (HTM's and HBN's) is followed in these disciplines to maintain compliance.
The post holder will coordinate the activity of other AP's and ensure that all junior members of the team are suitably trained and appointed annually as competent/skilled persons; produce monthly productivity and exception reports for their area of control, ensuring the department continually strives to improve; oversee the installation of new equipment and ensure it meets the standards contained within national guidance documents and is environmentally sustainable.
The role will deputise for the Head of Estates in their absence and will be an active member of the Estates Management On-Call rota, providing management and technical support where required to junior members of the team.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves, and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves, and everyone else.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Formal training/experience Schneider Controls computer control equipment
- Formal training/ experience fire alarm systems
- Formal training/experience Legionella awareness
Desirable
- Specialist expertise in Health service knowledge across a range of technical subjects, to enable them to oversee statutory required tasks in the areas.
- Project Management
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Contractor Control
- Good interpersonal skills with both technical and non-technical staff
- Maintaining positive Staff Side (Trade Union) relations
Desirable
- Complex fault-finding experience on NHS services Previously held competent persons certificate in a range of Health Care disciplines appertaining to Health Technical Memorandum
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree level qualification in a relevant electrical engineering discipline (or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience)
- Demonstrable practical certification in electrical subjects to be able to fulfil the Authorised persons aspects of the role.
- Knowledge of current legislation and regulations related to electrical engineering Services, Health and Safety and the Health Service.
- Additional professional development and suitable site knowledge to be formally appointed as an AP by the Trusts AE in Low Voltage Systems
- Additional professional development and suitable site knowledge to be formally appointed as an AP by the Trusts AE in High Voltage Systems
- Additional professional development and suitable site knowledge to be formally appointed as an AP for LOLER
Desirable
- NHS Estates guidance and knowledge of technical documents of Health Technical Memoranda and Health Building Notes.
- Professionally qualified.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Formal training/experience Schneider Controls computer control equipment
- Formal training/ experience fire alarm systems
- Formal training/experience Legionella awareness
Desirable
- Specialist expertise in Health service knowledge across a range of technical subjects, to enable them to oversee statutory required tasks in the areas.
- Project Management
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Contractor Control
- Good interpersonal skills with both technical and non-technical staff
- Maintaining positive Staff Side (Trade Union) relations
Desirable
- Complex fault-finding experience on NHS services Previously held competent persons certificate in a range of Health Care disciplines appertaining to Health Technical Memorandum
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree level qualification in a relevant electrical engineering discipline (or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience)
- Demonstrable practical certification in electrical subjects to be able to fulfil the Authorised persons aspects of the role.
- Knowledge of current legislation and regulations related to electrical engineering Services, Health and Safety and the Health Service.
- Additional professional development and suitable site knowledge to be formally appointed as an AP by the Trusts AE in Low Voltage Systems
- Additional professional development and suitable site knowledge to be formally appointed as an AP by the Trusts AE in High Voltage Systems
- Additional professional development and suitable site knowledge to be formally appointed as an AP for LOLER
Desirable
- NHS Estates guidance and knowledge of technical documents of Health Technical Memoranda and Health Building Notes.
- Professionally qualified.
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.
