Job summary
To undertake a technical role in the maintenance operation and installation of the range of building services, equipment and systems with a mechanical bias but applying basis on other trades fields as required. Having a team approach in providing quality maintenance service whilst supporting the hospital in providing excellent care
Main duties of the job
a) To carry out the planned maintenance of the Hospital plant and equipment in accordance with planned maintenance dockets and unplanned work dockets. To record work completed and time taken for each docket.This to include: - Steam raising plant, steam distribution pipework, condense return systems, calorifier pumping sets, central heating systems, hot and cold-water distribution, gas boilers, air conditioning systems, plumbing systems, air compressors, drainage systems, sewers and roof repairs.
b) To diagnose and repair faults on the above plant and equipment in response to emergency calls. To assist Estates Officers in carrying out fault diagnosis and subsequently to carry out repairs or modifications.
c) To modify existing plant, equipment, controls and distribution systems. This to include, if necessary, testing of systems and completion of documentation.
d) To install temporary installations when appropriate and safe to do so.
e) To manufacture or modify equipment and parts as required from drawings and sketches using tools and equipment as appropriate.
f) To undertake testing as part of any planned maintenance and following minor installations or modifications.
g) To prepare or assist in the preparation of plant for statutory inspections.
h) To supervise the work of apprentices and assistants.
i) To undertake lift rescues.
For remaining duties please see attached JD
About us
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung center in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.Our integrated approach to caring for patients from before birth, through childhood, adolescence and into adulthood and old age has been replicated around the world and has gained Royal Brompton and Harefield an international reputation as a leader in heart and lung diagnosis, treatment, and research
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
Provide and receive complex information to inform Work colleagues, patients, clients and contractors with barriers to understanding. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Patient/customer care (both direct and indirect)
Provide general non- clinical advice to clients on use of equipments, after repair or installation of that equipment.
Policy & Service development
Follows policies in own role: comment on policies relating to the Department and proposes changes.
Resource management
Responsible for repair and maintenance of physical assets. Maintain, repair hospital equipment. Judgement involving a range of facts, which require analysis and comparison of a range of options. Problem solving and analysing faulty equipment, interpret operational manuals, establish best solution for the problem, the value of the resources; and the degree to which it is shared with others.
People management
Demonstrates activities to new starters. Supervises maintenance support workers.
Information management
Complete timesheets, information of job cards, parts required to complete the job. Re-programming Trend Building Management computer, generating information, creation, updating and maintenance of information databases or systems and the degree to which it is shared with others.
Research and development
Undertake surveys and audits as applicable to own work and testing of new machinery and equipment, whether it is an integral part of the work or research for personal development purposes and the degree to which it is shared with others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
Provide and receive complex information to inform Work colleagues, patients, clients and contractors with barriers to understanding. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Patient/customer care (both direct and indirect)
Provide general non- clinical advice to clients on use of equipments, after repair or installation of that equipment.
Policy & Service development
Follows policies in own role: comment on policies relating to the Department and proposes changes.
Resource management
Responsible for repair and maintenance of physical assets. Maintain, repair hospital equipment. Judgement involving a range of facts, which require analysis and comparison of a range of options. Problem solving and analysing faulty equipment, interpret operational manuals, establish best solution for the problem, the value of the resources; and the degree to which it is shared with others.
People management
Demonstrates activities to new starters. Supervises maintenance support workers.
Information management
Complete timesheets, information of job cards, parts required to complete the job. Re-programming Trend Building Management computer, generating information, creation, updating and maintenance of information databases or systems and the degree to which it is shared with others.
Research and development
Undertake surveys and audits as applicable to own work and testing of new machinery and equipment, whether it is an integral part of the work or research for personal development purposes and the degree to which it is shared with others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of a recognised and registered apprenticeship in City & Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate, Construction Industry Training Board (C.I.T.B.) or equivalent experience in trade.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience having demonstrated versatility and flexibility.
Desirable
- Boiler House certificate.
Skills
Essential
- Able to read drawings, understand technical manuals.
- Ability to use precision equipment.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of a recognised and registered apprenticeship in City & Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate, Construction Industry Training Board (C.I.T.B.) or equivalent experience in trade.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience having demonstrated versatility and flexibility.
Desirable
- Boiler House certificate.
Skills
Essential
- Able to read drawings, understand technical manuals.
- Ability to use precision equipment.
Desirable
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
