University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Mechanical Services Support Officer

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Job summary

The Estates Department at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is looking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Estates Officer to work as part of the engineering team delivering a diverse range of mechanical projects, compliance and assurance for the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a team delivering positive improvements to the Healthcare Estate and providing a safe and compliant environment for patients, staff and visitors.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

Responsible for providing a specialist Mechanical service to the organisation; undertakes project management in specialist field, where appropriate

Ensures compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, technical guidance; develops policies in specialist field and ensures their implementation

Provides training in specialist field, as appropriate; may supervise staff in specialist field.

Contribute to the update of the Schedule of Engineering Systems.

All University Hospitals Plymouth properties.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Details

Date posted

06 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year £35,392 - £42,618 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-NJ-A5268011-A

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

Exchange specialist information with specialists and non-specialists.

Liaise with Engineering contractors and users.

Provide, receive and act upon a range of complex engineering information. Relay, discuss and decide with managers, supervisors, departmental staff, ward staff, manufacturers representatives and contractors on various technical issues.

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship

Professional knowledge gained through degree or equivalent experience

Recognised & accredited specialist training in one or more of the following mechanical disciplines.

  • HTM 01-01 Decontamination of medical devices
  • HTM 02-01 Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
  • HTM 03-01 Specialist Healthcare Ventilation
  • HTM 04-01 Control of legionella
  • Mechanical and pressure systems.

Analytical and Judgemental skills.

Support the Mechanical Services manager to ensure all work undertaken is compliant with H&S.

Provide technical advice to UHP Trust in relation to Mechanical systems.

Authorise work on mechanical systems within agreed protocols.

Planning and Organisation

Monitor and co-ordinate all mechanical work activities ensuring they are undertaken using current legislation.

Assist Estates leads in the planning, development and execution of mechanical work for strategic and backlog schemes

Train and assess DEL and contract staff on systems and procedures.

Physical skills.

Undertake work on mechanical systems in accordance with agreed protocols.

Provide absence cover for the mechanical services team.

Attend and carry out duties as Authorised Person as required within normal or out of hours.

Responsibility for patient/client care

Incidental contact with patients.

Responsibility for Policy/Service Development.

Review policies for the Estates team in relation to mechanical systems, that impact on the department.

Responsibility for Financial and Physical resources.

To assist in ensuring that all capital, recharge and contract work is completed to programme, in accordance with the specification standard and within budget.

Responsibility for Human Resources.

Liaise with engineering contractors and end users.

Train and assess hospital staff and contractors on systems and procedures.

Responsibility for information resources.

Maintain documentation and technical records for the statutory inspection and testing of various mechanical systems as required.

Responsibility for research and development.

Assist as required with preparation and conducting the independent mechanical systems AE audits.

Freedom to act.

Become a specialist in one or more mechanical disciplines.

Follow all H&S guidance and ensure workforce adhere to them also.

Physical effort.

Frequent requirement to carry equipment up to 15kg for short periods.

Ability to work in confined spaces.

Mental Effort

Ability to react to operational incidents as they occur at short notice.

Emotional effort

Ability to work under pressure, deal with complaints from hospital staff.

Working Conditions

Occasional exposure to unpleasant conditions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

Exchange specialist information with specialists and non-specialists.

Liaise with Engineering contractors and users.

Provide, receive and act upon a range of complex engineering information. Relay, discuss and decide with managers, supervisors, departmental staff, ward staff, manufacturers representatives and contractors on various technical issues.

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship

Professional knowledge gained through degree or equivalent experience

Recognised & accredited specialist training in one or more of the following mechanical disciplines.

  • HTM 01-01 Decontamination of medical devices
  • HTM 02-01 Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
  • HTM 03-01 Specialist Healthcare Ventilation
  • HTM 04-01 Control of legionella
  • Mechanical and pressure systems.

Analytical and Judgemental skills.

Support the Mechanical Services manager to ensure all work undertaken is compliant with H&S.

Provide technical advice to UHP Trust in relation to Mechanical systems.

Authorise work on mechanical systems within agreed protocols.

Planning and Organisation

Monitor and co-ordinate all mechanical work activities ensuring they are undertaken using current legislation.

Assist Estates leads in the planning, development and execution of mechanical work for strategic and backlog schemes

Train and assess DEL and contract staff on systems and procedures.

Physical skills.

Undertake work on mechanical systems in accordance with agreed protocols.

Provide absence cover for the mechanical services team.

Attend and carry out duties as Authorised Person as required within normal or out of hours.

Responsibility for patient/client care

Incidental contact with patients.

Responsibility for Policy/Service Development.

Review policies for the Estates team in relation to mechanical systems, that impact on the department.

Responsibility for Financial and Physical resources.

To assist in ensuring that all capital, recharge and contract work is completed to programme, in accordance with the specification standard and within budget.

Responsibility for Human Resources.

Liaise with engineering contractors and end users.

Train and assess hospital staff and contractors on systems and procedures.

Responsibility for information resources.

Maintain documentation and technical records for the statutory inspection and testing of various mechanical systems as required.

Responsibility for research and development.

Assist as required with preparation and conducting the independent mechanical systems AE audits.

Freedom to act.

Become a specialist in one or more mechanical disciplines.

Follow all H&S guidance and ensure workforce adhere to them also.

Physical effort.

Frequent requirement to carry equipment up to 15kg for short periods.

Ability to work in confined spaces.

Mental Effort

Ability to react to operational incidents as they occur at short notice.

Emotional effort

Ability to work under pressure, deal with complaints from hospital staff.

Working Conditions

Occasional exposure to unpleasant conditions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Proven Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship
  • Leadership qualities
  • IT computer/keyboard skills
  • Ability to travel between sites

Desirable

  • Familiarity with NHS technical documents
  • Working within a team

Experience

Essential

  • Proven knowledge and experience of all types of Mechanical installations
  • Proven Health and Safety CSCS qualified
  • Ability to work well within a busy environment

Desirable

  • Contribute to Estates Management on-call rota
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels, across all disciplines
  • High level of understanding and appreciation of other trades
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Proven Recognised Mechanical Apprenticeship
  • Leadership qualities
  • IT computer/keyboard skills
  • Ability to travel between sites

Desirable

  • Familiarity with NHS technical documents
  • Working within a team

Experience

Essential

  • Proven knowledge and experience of all types of Mechanical installations
  • Proven Health and Safety CSCS qualified
  • Ability to work well within a busy environment

Desirable

  • Contribute to Estates Management on-call rota
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels, across all disciplines
  • High level of understanding and appreciation of other trades

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


Employer's website

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Estates

Bryan Kidger

bryan.kidger@nhs.net

01752431296

Details

Date posted

06 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year £35,392 - £42,618 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-NJ-A5268011-A

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Plymouth

PL6 8DH


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