Job summary
To efficiently maintain and provide a reliable Engineering service at St Richards Hospital, Laundry, and other Trust sites. Perform work including activities which are complex and/or non-routine. Accountable for calibration and fault finding on a wide range of plant and equipment within their area of responsibility. Undertaking Planned maintenance, reactive repairs, and minor improvement works across the hospital as directed by management, ensuring compliance with hospital safety standards and procedures are upheld.
Main duties of the job
The Multiskilled Craftsperson Electrical Bias will be employed on work Appropriate to their core skills.
They will however be expected to perform in areas where deemed competent and suitably trained to a multiskilled level, with the intention of reaching levels of flexibility and site competence to enable them to work independently or together with all trades within the Estates department.
About us
Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better neverstops
AtUHSussexwe're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years
Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First.Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role atUHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need itbecausewe know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves
Build a career with us:As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do
Job description
Job responsibilities
A Technical knowledge and understanding of the following core skill areas are required: - Planned Preventative & Reactive Maintenance. Emergency Generator Testing LV Switchboards Minor electrical installs and alterations Electrical Distribution systems and boards including UPS 3 phase motors Standard & Emergency lighting circuit testing and repair Fire alarm maintenance & testing Lift maintenance including entrapment release BMS controls. Air Conditioning and ventilation. Kitchen and catering equipment. Gas fired steam Boilers and low-pressure hot water systems. Cold water systems & storage tanks. Compressed air plant services. General plumbing duties Domestic hot water services and water softeners. Heating services. Medical piped gases and vacuum. Refrigeration plant and services. Steam and condensate plant and services. Drainage and waste disposal system All other engineering services under the control of the Workshop Manager
Please see JD and Person Spec for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
A Technical knowledge and understanding of the following core skill areas are required: - Planned Preventative & Reactive Maintenance. Emergency Generator Testing LV Switchboards Minor electrical installs and alterations Electrical Distribution systems and boards including UPS 3 phase motors Standard & Emergency lighting circuit testing and repair Fire alarm maintenance & testing Lift maintenance including entrapment release BMS controls. Air Conditioning and ventilation. Kitchen and catering equipment. Gas fired steam Boilers and low-pressure hot water systems. Cold water systems & storage tanks. Compressed air plant services. General plumbing duties Domestic hot water services and water softeners. Heating services. Medical piped gases and vacuum. Refrigeration plant and services. Steam and condensate plant and services. Drainage and waste disposal system All other engineering services under the control of the Workshop Manager
Please see JD and Person Spec for full details
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds plus relevant experience demonstrating knowledge at a level equivalent to HNC
- Completion of a recognized electrical trade apprenticeship and experience in a similar technical discipline
- N.V Q equivalent qualifications level 3 and 18th Edition
- Experience in all aspects of mechanical and building services
- Experience of working on large complex systems
Desirable
- AP Medical Gases (HTM 02-01)
- Experience of maintenance and of BMS controls -01)
- Experience working on automated process equipment
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills at all levels, able to communicate highly technical information. Be able to communicate with other staff groups and have a good understanding of patient safety issues.
- Good Understanding of complex mechanical drawings and computer data. Be able to interpret and make decisions based on this data.
Desirable
- Have extensive knowledge of hospital operational estates issues, including an in depth understanding of maintenance procedures within a medical environment.
- Have a sound knowledge of safe working practices, standards and regulations appertaining to electrical systems.
- Be able to use software systems for job monitoring and control.
Physical Skills
Essential
- To be able to concentrate for periods of time. Physically fit and able to work in adverse conditions.
Other Qualities
Essential
- Participate in the On call rota/out of hours at short notice
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds plus relevant experience demonstrating knowledge at a level equivalent to HNC
- Completion of a recognized electrical trade apprenticeship and experience in a similar technical discipline
- N.V Q equivalent qualifications level 3 and 18th Edition
- Experience in all aspects of mechanical and building services
- Experience of working on large complex systems
Desirable
- AP Medical Gases (HTM 02-01)
- Experience of maintenance and of BMS controls -01)
- Experience working on automated process equipment
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills at all levels, able to communicate highly technical information. Be able to communicate with other staff groups and have a good understanding of patient safety issues.
- Good Understanding of complex mechanical drawings and computer data. Be able to interpret and make decisions based on this data.
Desirable
- Have extensive knowledge of hospital operational estates issues, including an in depth understanding of maintenance procedures within a medical environment.
- Have a sound knowledge of safe working practices, standards and regulations appertaining to electrical systems.
- Be able to use software systems for job monitoring and control.
Physical Skills
Essential
- To be able to concentrate for periods of time. Physically fit and able to work in adverse conditions.
Other Qualities
Essential
- Participate in the On call rota/out of hours at short notice
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).
