Job summary
- Main area
- Leicester
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (The role also has an on call element)
- Job ref
- 358-5491046-EF-D
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Leicester Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Leicester
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 16.5% shift allowance, on-call payment and R&R premia of £3,000
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Maintenance Technician - Shifts
Band 5
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Estates & Facilities are looking for a Maintenance Technician who have a mechanical or electrical background with the need to be versatile and flexible to work across disciplines with appropriate training.
The Trust offers a wide variety of staff benefits including:
- £28,407 - £34,581 plus additional shift allowance of 16.5%
- Additional On Call standby payment and enhanced payment for call outs
- Recruitment & Retention Premia £3,000
The Estates Technician shall have a mechanical or electrical background and be versatile and flexible to work across disciplines with appropriate training.
The post holder will be expected to act on their own initiative, in a leadership role supporting the Estates Supervisor and Maintenance Managers in the day-to-day management of the service and assisting with the management of contractors.
Main duties of the job
Provide a comprehensive Healthcare engineering maintenance service to all wards and departments within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks to a high standard that is appropriate with the skills and experience for the role, to ensure the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of environmental engineering systems and equipment including
Heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, various voltage systems, steam raising plant and associated equipment, medical gas systems, nurse call systems, fire detection, building services controls, standby generators, and specialist healthcare equipment.
Be expected to act on their own initiative, in a leadership role supporting the Estates Supervisor and Maintenance Managers in the day to day management of the service and assisting with the management of contractors.
Be part of a team working a rotating shift pattern (4 on 4 off) and providing emergency out of hours on call.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The post holder will maintain good communications and working relationships with;
Members of Trust staff at all levels including nursing staff,
Estates Supervisors,
Estates Managers,
All Estates and Facilities staff across disciplines,
External Agencies,
Emergency services.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Carry out work in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and best practice guidance.
Work safely observing the Trust and departments Health and Safety Policies and procedures.
Work efficiently using technology to work within Service Level agreements and Key performance Indicators.
Carry out tasks and communicate failures and non-conformities to line manager.
To act in a professional manner when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors and staff.
Contribute to the development of the CAFM systems ensuring relevant records are kept up to date and readily available.
ADMINISTRATION
Actively participate in the control and transfer of information systems including completion of all paperwork required. (Including completion of all job dockets and timesheets).
To participate in regular team briefings.
Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures pertinent to the role.
Participate in the Trust Appraisal system and Personal Development planning
GENERAL
All employees are subject to the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act and prevailing Acts since. It is the post-holders responsibility to ensure they are familiar with all UHL Health and Safety related policies that apply to their workplace or work –practice.
The post holder is required to ensure that as an employee, his or her work methods do not endanger other people or themselves.
All employees are subject to the requirements of the current Data Protection legislation and must maintain strict confidentiality in respect of patient’s and staff’s records.
All employees must comply with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy and in line with the
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Recognised Apprenticeship in Electrical or Mechanical discipline
- City & Guilds Level 3 qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical
Desirable criteria
- Higher level qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical
Knowledge, Training & Experien
Essential criteria
- Experience of Working in a similar role
- Evidence of training in electrical and/or mechanical services
- Knowledge of the current Health and Safety regulations
Desirable criteria
- Experience of Working in a Hospital Environment
- Knowlegde and experience of Building Energy Management Systems
- Knowledge of Building Engineering systems
- Experience of acting as a competent person as defined in HTM00
- Knowledge of Health Technical Memorandums
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of good written spoken communication skills
- Ability to understand and interpret work plans and drawings
- Ability to prioritise work and manage conflicting priorities
- Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems
Qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work the required shift patterns and On Call rota
- Ability to work flexibly as the needs arise
- Flexible individual who can cope with new and challenging demands
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people 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
- Andy Martin
- Job title
- Regional Estates Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07500809029
- Additional information
Jim Rea
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