Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Building
Services Operative
GRADE: Band
3
DEPARTMENT / LOCATION: Estates Dept, Worcestershire
Acute Hospitals Trust
REPORTS TO: Assistant
Estates Officer
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Estates Officer
HOURS 37 per Week
Job Purpose:
To
participate in the provision of an Estates service primarily undertaking day-to-day
inspections, repairs, planned maintenance, installation and minor improvements
to the hospital Mechanical/ Electrical systems and building fabric.
The
post is primarily based at AHR but candidates will work at all Trust sites if
required to.
Some
out of hours work is anticipated to gain access to problematic areas
Scope of Duties:
This
post has no budgetary responsibilities.
The
post has no supervisory responsibility.
The
Estates Department is primarily responsible for two hospital sites the Kidderminster
Hospital, and Alexandra Hospital Redditch. The Alexandra hospital is a 325 bed general
hospital.
The
Kidderminster hospital site contains a small rehabilitation ward, a GP lead
ward, a treatment and diagnostic centre which contains 4 theatres, Endoscopy,
X-ray and a Renal unit.
Key relationships:
Internal:
Liaise
and co-operate with all estates personnel and persons carrying out duties
prescribed by the assistant Estates Officer or any other member of the Estates
Management team.
Develop
and maintain a close working relationship with modern matrons, ward sisters and
other clinical / non clinical staff. Promote and maintain good working
relationships with all Trust staff.
External:
Promote
and maintain a good working relationship with all relevant external service
engineers/contractors and service providers.
Where
necessary promote and maintain a good working relationship with all relevant
material/spares suppliers and equipment manufacturers.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The maintenance assistant will be employed on work
in a multi-skilled way, on their own initiative on less complex tasks and under
the instruction and supervision of skilled building service staff on more
complex tasks .
1.
Carry out simple planned preventative maintenance
work in accordance with Estates schedules and accepted good working practices.
2.
Carry out general building fabric repairs, e.g.
making good brickwork and walls, simple joinery, floor repairs including
outside paving, painting etc assist craft staff in more complex repairs
3.
To carry out simple necessary plumbing or
drainage repairs or installations
4.
Carry out simple electrical repairs such as
replacing lamps, cleaning diffusers, PAT testing
5.
Use chemicals to clean / disinfect internal /
external areas
6.
Participate fully in all relevant estates
procedures and ensure completion of all necessary documentation in accordance
with Estates Department policies.
7.
Carry out grounds and gardens work, including
litter picking, pruning, removing rubbish
8.
When required advise others on the correct
operation of equipment to which you are conversant.
9.
Record written work information legibly and
without errors as required also record information using the Planet CAFM or other applicable software.
10. Wear the
appropriate protective clothing and footwear, uniforms, safety wear and
equipment as deemed appropriate to the job.
11. Where
necessary induct and instruct other staff on duties in support of your own.
12. When
required and authorised by your direct line managers give assistance and
support to other trade disciplines within the Estates Department to ensure an
efficient estates service is provided.
13. When
required participate in the gritting and snow/ice clearance of the Hospital roads
and pavements.
14. To carry out
all duties in a safe manner, having regard for the safety of others.
15. To undergo
all necessary update and health & safety training
16. Participation
in response/emergency teams for fire, major incident and any other requiring an
Estates Department input.
17. When
required drive the Trust vehicles.
18. To be
responsible for the upkeep, tidiness and maintaining of a safe working
environment in the workshops and engineering plant rooms.
19. Where
necessary undertake training and operate any computerized systems that are used
within the Estates Department.
20. To liaise
closely with all modern matrons, ward sisters and heads of departments with
regards to relevant estates matters.
21. Carry out the
execution of any other duties as relevant to the Estates services, which may be
allocated by management.
22. Be prepared
to be available, within reason, to work at short notice, out of normal hours,
in emergency situations.
23. QUALITY
STANDARDS
Be presentable
Be on time, if working to a schedule
Leave the workplace neat and tidy
Be polite and courteous
Ensure customer satisfaction before leaving
Ensure dignity of clients at all times
Any
Special Requirements
Overtime may be required in order to maintain
essential equipment/services.
Flexible working hours will be periodically
required in order to maintain essential services.
Standard Clauses:
The purpose of this
post should remain constant, but the duties and responsibilities may vary over
time within the overall role and level of the post. The post holder may from
time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any such changes
will be made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs.
Competence
The post holder is
responsible for limiting his/her actions to those which s/he feels competent to
undertake. If the post holder has any doubts as to his or her competence during
the course of his/her duties then s/he should immediately speak to their line
manager or supervisor.
Codes
of conduct
All employees of the
Trust who are required to be registered with a professional body, to enable
them to practice within their profession, are required to comply with their
code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration. Those staff
who are not required to be registered with a professional body are required to
comply with the Trusts codes of conduct.
Confidentiality
The post holder must
maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of information relating to
patients, staff and other Health Service business.
Records
Management
All employees of the
Trust are legally responsible for all records that they gather, create or use
as part of their work within the Trust (including patient, financial, personnel
and administrative), whether paper or computer based. All such records are considered
public records and all employees have a legal duty of confidence to service
users. Employees should consult their manager if they have any doubt as to the
correct management of records with which they work.
Health
and Safety
Employees must be aware
of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act
(1974) and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) and all relevant
Trust Health and Safety Policies and Guidance.
This ensures that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain
a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors to the Trust.
Infection
Control
Employees must accept
personal responsibility and accountability for Infection Prevention and Control
practice. Employees should ensure they
are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant Infection Control policies for
minimizing the risk of avoidable Health Care Associated Infection. All
Employees must undertake annual mandatory updates in Infection Control.
Risk
Management
It is a standard
element of the role and responsibility of all employees of the Trust that they fulfill
a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This
entails the risk assessment of all situations, taking appropriate actions, and
reporting all incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly. It is a contractual
obligation that all employees must co-operate with any investigations
undertaken.
Children
and vulnerable adults
You have a
responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children/young
people/vulnerable adults that you come into contact with or are responsible for
in your job role and sphere of competence.
Disclosure
Barring Service Disclosure (formerly CRB)
The Trust aims to
promote equality of opportunity for all, with the right mix of talent, skills
and potential. Criminal records will be
taken into account for recruitment purposes, only when the conviction is relevant. As the Trust meets the requirements in
respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered
employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Criminal Records
Bureau before the appointment is confirmed.
This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as
well as convictions. Postholders may periodically be asked to undertake a
re-check.
Vetting
and Barring Scheme
The Trust is legally required to check all staff
against the ISA Childrens and Vulnerable Adults barring lists if they engage
in what is defined as Regulated Activity or Controlled Activity: Regulated
Activity is defined as working closely with children or vulnerable adults, paid
or unpaid, on a frequent or intensive basis. Controlled activity is work that
provides opportunities for contact with children or vulnerable adults, or their
records. This includes caterers, cleaners, administrators, contractors,
maintenance workers and their managers and supervisors.
If the post holders role is defined as regulated
or controlled activity they will be required to be checked against the
relevant ISA barring lists and will need to be ISA registered as and when the
registration scheme is launched.
