Job summary
- Main area
- Specialist multi skilled technician
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (On-call duties as agreed with Estates management)
- Job ref
- 279-6210879-APR24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Richards Hospital
- Town
- Chichester
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Multiskilled Craftsperson Mechanical Bias
Band 5
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
To efficiently maintain and provide a reliable engineering service at St Richards Hospital and other trust sites. Perform work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine. Accountable for calibration and fault finding on a wide range of plant and equipment within their area of responsibility. Undertaking planned maintenance, reactive repairs, and minor improvement works across the hospital as directed by management, ensuring compliance with hospital safety standards and procedures are upheld.
Main duties of the job
The Multiskilled Craftsperson will be employed on work appropriate to their core skills. They will however be expected to perform in areas where deemed competent and suitably trained to a multiskilled level, with the intention of reaching levels of flexibility and site competence to enable them to work independently or together with all trades within the Estates department.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a
buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A Technical knowledge and understanding of the following core skill areas are required: -
• Planned Preventative & Reactive Maintenance.
• Emergency Generator Testing
• LV Switchboards
• Minor electrical installs and alterations.
• Minor plumbing installs and alterations
• 3 phase motors
• Electrical Distribution systems and boards including UPS
• Lift maintenance including entrapment release
• BMS controls.
• Air Conditioning and ventilation.
• Standard & Emergency lighting circuit testing and repair
• Fire alarm maintenance & testing
• Kitchen and catering equipment.
• Gas fired steam Boilers and low-pressure hot water systems.
• Cold water systems & storage tanks.
• Compressed air plant services.
• General plumbing duties
• Domestic hot water services and water softeners.
• Heating services.
• Medical piped gases and vacuum.
• Refrigeration plant and services.
• Steam and condensate plant and services.
• Drainage and waste disposal system
• All other engineering services under the control of the Workshop Manager
Please see JD and Person Spec for full details
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- City and Guilds plus relevant experience demonstrating knowledge at a level equivalent to HNC
- Completion of a recognized electrical trade apprenticeship and experience in a similar technical discipline
- Experience in all aspects of mechanical and building services
- Experience of working on large complex systems
Desirable criteria
- AP Medical Gases (HTM 02-01)
- Experience of maintenance and of BMS controls -01)
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills at all levels, able to communicate highly technical information. Be able to communicate with other staff groups and have a good understanding of patient safety issues.
- Good Understanding of complex mechanical drawings and computer data. Be able to interpret and make decisions based on this data.
Desirable criteria
- Have extensive knowledge of hospital operational estates issues, including an in depth understanding of maintenance procedures within a medical environment.
- Have a sound knowledge of safe working practices, standards and regulations appertaining to electrical systems.
- Be able to use software systems for job monitoring and control.
Physical Skills
Essential criteria
- To be able to concentrate for periods of time. Physically fit and able to work in adverse conditions.
Other Qualities
Essential criteria
- Participate in the On call rota/out of hours at short notice
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kevin Haines
- Job title
- Workshop Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243788122
- Additional information
Ext: 32089
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