Specialist Engineering Manager

Job responsibilities

The post holder willmaintain develop and implement effective communication systems for the CMG and external partners, having good communications and working relationships with;

Senior Managers,

Director of Estates,

Head of Estates,

Estates Supervisors,

Members of Trust staff at all levels including nursing staff.

All Estates and Facilities staff across disciplines,

Emergency Services,

External Agencies/ Specialist sub-contractors/Suppliers.

Legislative governing bodies, HSE, NHS England, CQC etc.

To support and deputise as required for the Head of Estates in managing a team to ensure Building and Engineering maintenance services are delivered to a high standard.

To be a key contribute to the achievement of good corporate governance throughout the Trust, and direct subordinates as required, ensuring their compliance with all Trust policies and procedures.

To be an Estates lead in the process of ensuring compliance with all Trust Statutory and Non-Statutory responsibilities relating to the Trusts Estate.

Leading and developing the culture of responsiveness, ownership and customer care amongst Estates staff.

Provide technical expertise and training on all aspects of Estates Maintenance Function, promote communication at all levels and bring innovation, monitoring and measurement to ensure a value for money service.

The post holder will be responsible for Health and Safety and welfare matters affecting the staff in or attached to their area of work responsibility. This will include risk assessment, safe systems of work, training toolbox talks and safety inspections.

To undertake roles of Authorised Person in accordance with the requirements of Healthcare Technical Memorandum for example: Medical Gas Pipeline systems, High and Low Voltage Electrical systems. Critical Ventilation Systems.

To undertake training of the Estates Operational Managers and Engineering Team, as designated by training / competency matrix,as necessary to ensure that the knowledge and skills base is maintained and developed to meet the requirements of current and future engineering services and changes in legislation.

To lead on the development of Trusts CAFM system, utilising the system to ensure a robust management system of records and assets. To ensure operational Estates changes are implemented with the CAFM system ensuring continued compliance.

Key decision maker on Trust approach to HTM and statutory compliance and the development of risk-based response to engineering standards

Lead on management of external specialist engineering contractors and staff carrying out work on the Trusts assets and buildings, ensuring delivery and assurance of SLAs and KPIs.

Lead on training and development of authorised and competent persons both internal and external to the Trust.

Communicates technical issues, safety issues and major operational issues to Estates Directors as required under the Estates communications strategy.

Undertake Estates specialist engineering audits and condition surveys reporting into Trust Governance and senior teams.

Key contributor to the estates risk register to ensure an accurate view of operational risk and backlog maintenance requirements.

Key contributor in negotiating with contractors, suppliers, Authorising Engineers, Service Leads in the delivery of the service. Negotiating in the arranging of critical plant and area shutdowns for critical systems to ensure no impact on patient flow or the service.

Lead on and designate to the Engineering team, the management of complex specialist engineering projects designed to improve or maintain compliance with statutory requirements. Will also be required to take the Operational lead on Capital improvement projects, defining the requirements of the project, supporting decisions on derogations / plan changes and ensuring that a suitable product is handed over into Operational management; the key emphasis being on the ability to meet the scope of clinical need and on the ability to maintain.

The post holder will have to have regular usage of computer software to develop and create reports or documents alongside audits etc.

The post holder should have highly developed physical skills to deal with complex engineering issues and can use fine tools, test instruments, materials and be able to interpret results and findings to provide solutions.

Must be able occasionally to work in unpleasant conditions and surroundings dealing with sewage plant and pipe work, pest infestations, vermin infestations and some maintenance activities.

To ensureall specialist engineering systems are installed and maintained in accordance with current legislation, health and safety regulations, codes of practice and Health technical guidance.

Responsible for developing, monitoring and review safe systems of work applied to specialist engineering services.

Lead on creation of succession plans for training and supporting for development of junior engineers and apprentices.

As part of continual personal development, identifying solutions using technological advances and practices within Health care engineering.

Requirement to analyse highly complex engineering condition reports and drawings, covering life critical systems that supply services across whole hospital sites. Use of judgement to proactively address areas of concern and undertake risk prioritisation to ensure robust governance.

Requirement to undertaken physical analysis of specialist engineering equipment to monitor performance and to undertake fault diagnosis with the use of fine tools and equipment.

Proactively addressing areas of concern and undertaking risk prioritisation to ensure robust governance.

To act and lead in a professional manner demonstrating the Trusts values when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors and staff.

Contribute to the development of the CAFM system ensuring effective change

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified to Masters Level (or equivalent experience)
• Degree / Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Service discipline or equivalent significant experience
• Membership of a Professional Institution eg IHEEM, IEE, IET, I.Mech, CIBSE
• IOSH Managing Safely
• A recognised training qualification/apprenticeship in Electrical or Mechanical Services

Desirable

• Legionella awareness L8 - Responsible Person
• NEBOSH - Level 3 Certificate
• Recognised Management Qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Considerable experience in specialist engineering in installation and maintenance of systems
• Experience of line management and supervisory responsibility for directly employed staff and contractors working on defects and PPM on technical: Electrical, Mechanical or Building disciplines found in an acute hospital environment
• Experience of Working in an Authorised Person role )e.g Medical Gas , High Volatge)

Desirable

• Experience working with Computer aided facility management systems
• Considerable knowledge of Health care Engineering knowledge of Healthcare Engineering services (EG HV/LV/Water?Vent etc)
• Experience of Working in an acute or non-acute hospital setting

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems of a highly complex and contentious nature
• Ability to receive and interpret highly complex and contentious information of a sensitive nature and being able to communicate the magnitude of the situation with non-estates professionals so that the risks are clearly understood without causing panic
• Strong communication skills, for effective working relationships throughout the organisation including presentation to Executive Directors
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Highly organised approach to work
• Strong IT/PC Skills to be able to develop and operate the various computer systems
• Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to interpret and make judgement across a wide range of highly complex estates issues taking into account legislation, expert advice and conflicting demands
• Ability to understand and interpret legislation and develop work plans and policies
• Ability to react to unplanned events/emergencies in a controlled planned manner and communication of issues and progress as per the agreed communications policy

Skills

Essential

• Ability to cope with and manage demanding and stressful scenarios
• Ability to undertake performance monitoring fault diagnosis using fine tools and equipment
• A dedicated and committed member of a team
• Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands
• Excellent attention to detail
• Approachable and tactful
• Ability to work flexible as needs arise,
• Ability to Work overtime at short notice

Planning and Organisational Skills

Essential

• Experience of Developing and implementing estates operational strategies

Equality Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Other requirements Specific to the Role

Essential

• Has the ability to travel, as will be required to work at other sites
• Ability to work out of hours, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as needs arise
• Able to undertake all duties as detailed in the job description
• To be able to participate on the Estates Management On Call Rota if required to do so

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with Trusts Values And Behaviours

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

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