Job summary
To undertake a technical role in the maintenance operation and installation of the range of building services, equipment and systems with a electrical bias but applying basic skills in other trade fields as required. Having a team approach in providing quality maintenance service whilst supporting the Hospital in providing excellent patient 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:- Electrical Systems - Mains LV switchgear, Plant systems, controls systems, Final circuit wiring systems and accessories, Fire alarm Systems, Nurse Call Systems, Medical Gas Systems,
Knowledge of Mechanical Systems - 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, refrigeration equipment.
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.
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.
Patient/customer care (both direct and indirect)
Provides general non clinical advice to clients on use of equipment, 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
Manage stock within stores and report if any items are going below their stock threshold to the Estates Supervisor. This duty is shared between 4 maintenance craftspersons (Electrical). The successful applicant will be provided to a Voltage Indicator & Proving Unit and have access to various testing equipment. Also provided will be a PDA for the CAFM software to manage helpdesk tickets, a uniform. Whilst on call, the successful applicant will be in possession of the on call bleep & mobile phone. The successful applicant will be expected to provide their own hand tools.
People management
Although no employees will be directly under the successful applicants management, on occasion apprentices may be employed and it will be the responsibility of all maintenance craftpersons (Electrical) to train the apprentice during their apprenticeship, although ultimate responsibility for the development of the apprentice will be the responsibility of the Estates Officer (Electrical)
Information management
Report to helpdesk tickets using PDA for the applicants exclusive use only. Patient & Visitors personal information must not be shared with anyone, internally or externally. At all times information must be dealt with in a professional manner.
Research and development
Undertakes surveys and audits as applicable to own work and testing of new machinery and equipment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
Provide and receive complex information to inform Work colleagues, patients, clients and contractors with barriers to understanding.
Patient/customer care (both direct and indirect)
Provides general non clinical advice to clients on use of equipment, 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
Manage stock within stores and report if any items are going below their stock threshold to the Estates Supervisor. This duty is shared between 4 maintenance craftspersons (Electrical). The successful applicant will be provided to a Voltage Indicator & Proving Unit and have access to various testing equipment. Also provided will be a PDA for the CAFM software to manage helpdesk tickets, a uniform. Whilst on call, the successful applicant will be in possession of the on call bleep & mobile phone. The successful applicant will be expected to provide their own hand tools.
People management
Although no employees will be directly under the successful applicants management, on occasion apprentices may be employed and it will be the responsibility of all maintenance craftpersons (Electrical) to train the apprentice during their apprenticeship, although ultimate responsibility for the development of the apprentice will be the responsibility of the Estates Officer (Electrical)
Information management
Report to helpdesk tickets using PDA for the applicants exclusive use only. Patient & Visitors personal information must not be shared with anyone, internally or externally. At all times information must be dealt with in a professional manner.
Research and development
Undertakes surveys and audits as applicable to own work and testing of new machinery and equipment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of a recognized and registered apprenticeship in City & Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate, construction Industry Training Board (C.I.T.B.) or equivalent in trade. City & Guilds 2306 parts 1 & 2
- 18th Edition BS7671 Wiring Regulations
Desirable
- C&G Testing & Inspection H&S Awareness
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience having demonstrated versatility and flexibility
Desirable
- NHS / Healthcare background
Skills
Essential
- Able to read drawings, understand technical manuals
- Ability to use precision equipment.
Desirable
- I.T. Skills, Using Mobile PDA Device an advantage
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of a recognized and registered apprenticeship in City & Guilds Advanced Craft Certificate, construction Industry Training Board (C.I.T.B.) or equivalent in trade. City & Guilds 2306 parts 1 & 2
- 18th Edition BS7671 Wiring Regulations
Desirable
- C&G Testing & Inspection H&S Awareness
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience having demonstrated versatility and flexibility
Desirable
- NHS / Healthcare background
Skills
Essential
- Able to read drawings, understand technical manuals
- Ability to use precision equipment.
Desirable
- I.T. Skills, Using Mobile PDA Device an advantage
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).
