Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Mechanical Hospital Engineer to assist and support the Operational Management Team and will include Reactive, Planned Preventative and Scheduled Maintenance services at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust premises, including off-site properties.
This will be undertaken with a special emphasis on the estate being operated and maintained in accordance with statutory compliance requirements.
Staff management will be a core responsibility.
Main duties of the job
Assisting and supporting the Operational Management team, which includes Reactive, Planned Preventative and Scheduled Maintenance services at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust premises (including off-site properties). This will be undertaken with a special emphasis on the estate being operated and maintained in accordance with statutory compliance requirements. Staff management will be a core responsibility.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
The advert will close at midnight on 9 October 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
The advert will close at midnight on 9 October 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -HNC mechanical Engineering Certificate in Management or equivalent
Desirable
- -Authorised Person in accordance with Department of Health Guidance
Experience
Essential
- -Proven maintenance management experience or relevant experience in managing Mechanical plant and equipment
- -Proven fault finding on mechanical systems in the built environment
- -Experience of writing Safe Systems of Work
- -Experience of managing permit to work systems
- -Sound IT experience
Desirable
- -Experience of complex plant operation and maintenance requirements within healthcare
- -Experience of managing authorised processes and contract management
- -Experience of programming building management computer systems
Knowledge
Essential
- -Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
- -Working knowledge of mechanical building services
- -Sound IT knowledge
Desirable
- -Working knowledge of PPM schedules and management
- -Knowledge of all Health Technical Memoranda
Skills
Essential
- -People / staff management skills
- -Good communication skills
- -Good leadership skills
- -Proven fault finding capabilities
- -Capable of working in a demand driven service
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -HNC mechanical Engineering Certificate in Management or equivalent
Desirable
- -Authorised Person in accordance with Department of Health Guidance
Experience
Essential
- -Proven maintenance management experience or relevant experience in managing Mechanical plant and equipment
- -Proven fault finding on mechanical systems in the built environment
- -Experience of writing Safe Systems of Work
- -Experience of managing permit to work systems
- -Sound IT experience
Desirable
- -Experience of complex plant operation and maintenance requirements within healthcare
- -Experience of managing authorised processes and contract management
- -Experience of programming building management computer systems
Knowledge
Essential
- -Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
- -Working knowledge of mechanical building services
- -Sound IT knowledge
Desirable
- -Working knowledge of PPM schedules and management
- -Knowledge of all Health Technical Memoranda
Skills
Essential
- -People / staff management skills
- -Good communication skills
- -Good leadership skills
- -Proven fault finding capabilities
- -Capable of working in a demand driven service
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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).