Job summary
To provide a specialist service to the organisation with respect to healthcare systems and undertake maintenance and project management in this field as appropriate. To ensure compliance with HTM 04 - The Control of Legionella, Hygiene, "Safe" Hot Water, Cold Water and Drinking Water Systems and other relevant legislation, codes of practice and technical guidance and provide training and competency assessments as required.
The post holder will be employed to work appropriate to their core specialist skills. They will also be progressively trained to acquire elements of other specialist skills with the intention of reaching levels of multi-disciplinary flexibility and competence to enable them to achieve and apply their ability where required.
Main duties of the job
Carry out the full range of maintenance duties specific to their core trade as required, including non-routine, planned, corrective and breakdown maintenance tasks, this includes work on, or around, bedhead services and building fabric in wards and departments which will involve incidental patient contact.
Responsible for developing task lists - including carrying out regular audits - to ensure compliance with HTM 04, HSE ACOP L8 and other statutory requirements. Must be capable of reading, analysing, interpreting, comparing and understanding complex information such as: laboratory results, detailed design engineering drawings, and operation and maintenance manuals in order to develop Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
To be actively involved in the Trustwide Water Services Group and be responsible for ensuring that it is understood and implemented. To be responsible for reviewing and updating departmental Safe Working procedures relating to their specialist service area in conjunction with the Service Manager and taking into account DoH guidance and Estates and Facilities Alerts.
About us
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust strongly encourages new starters to have the Covid-19 vaccine. However, it is not a mandatory requirement to work for us.
HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £800 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area.
The Trust's secondary care service portfolio is comprehensive, covering the major medical and surgical specialties, routine and specialist diagnostic services and other clinical support services. These services are provided primarily to a catchment population of approximately 600,000 in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire area.
HUTH provides specialist and tertiary services to a population of 1.25 million extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Recognized apprenticeship / HNC or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Additional trade relevant certification Multi-skilled qualifications. Approved Plumber (Water Systems) Tank Inspection/Disinfectio
Experience
Essential
- Must have thorough understanding of your specialist area and be fully conversant with current legislation. Must be able to demonstrate suitable post apprenticeship
Desirable
- Computer systems experience. Previously held Authorised Person and/or Competent Person Role Previous experience in a hospital
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of relevant NHS Technical standards and HTM's Good communication, negotiating and inter-personal skills. Knowledge of Health & Safety Policy and Safe Working Procedures. Knowledge of statutory legislation and relevant Codes of Practice. Able to read, understand and analyse complex engineering systems and drawings.
Desirable
- Knowledge of operating a computerised labour management system. Good supervisory skills. Knowledge of operating a computerised building management system. Mentoring and Training experien
Other requirements
Essential
- Project a credible professional image at all times. Ability to work quickly and efficiently in difficult environments and under pressure, to assess situations rapidly and make accurate relevant decisions Hold a full valid driving licence. Must be able to participate in an emergency on call rota and respond to site within 30 minutes of a call.
Desirable
- Resuscitation/First Aid Training. Infection Control Awareness Training. Lifting & Handling Training Fire Training Confined Space Training Asbestos Awareness Training
Person Specification
knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Recognized apprenticeship / HNC or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Additional trade relevant certification Multi-skilled qualifications. Approved Plumber (Water Systems) Tank Inspection/Disinfectio
Experience
Essential
- Must have thorough understanding of your specialist area and be fully conversant with current legislation. Must be able to demonstrate suitable post apprenticeship
Desirable
- Computer systems experience. Previously held Authorised Person and/or Competent Person Role Previous experience in a hospital
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of relevant NHS Technical standards and HTM's Good communication, negotiating and inter-personal skills. Knowledge of Health & Safety Policy and Safe Working Procedures. Knowledge of statutory legislation and relevant Codes of Practice. Able to read, understand and analyse complex engineering systems and drawings.
Desirable
- Knowledge of operating a computerised labour management system. Good supervisory skills. Knowledge of operating a computerised building management system. Mentoring and Training experien
Other requirements
Essential
- Project a credible professional image at all times. Ability to work quickly and efficiently in difficult environments and under pressure, to assess situations rapidly and make accurate relevant decisions Hold a full valid driving licence. Must be able to participate in an emergency on call rota and respond to site within 30 minutes of a call.
Desirable
- Resuscitation/First Aid Training. Infection Control Awareness Training. Lifting & Handling Training Fire Training Confined Space Training Asbestos Awareness Training
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
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).
