Job summary
To manage and support the provision and maintenance of NHS (National Health Service) Estates buildings, mechanical and specialist services, plant and equipment to ensure a safe and suitable environment for the care of patients, visitors, and staff.
Provide technical and specialist advice to managers and staff in mechanical and electrical systems and disciplines.
To specify and manage all mechanical services, systems and contracts across multiple sites.
Travel between Trust sites as required
To provide evidence based efficient, cost effective and robust mechanical and specialist engineering contracts to ensure full compliance with statutory instruments, Department of Health guidance and industry best practice.
To ensure all Hospital mechanical engineering systems are maintained in a safe condition and are fit for purpose.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for monitoring and ensuring that the operation and maintenance of Estates services, buildings and building services installations comply with health service requirements and statutory instruments.
- Directing, encouraging, and motivating contractors to achieve financial and key performance targets.
- Provide long term maintenance planning, short term project planning and emergency/contingency planning for critical services.
- To co-ordinate and liaise with other staff within the Estates Directorate ensuring efficiency in service provision.
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties please kindly refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachments in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties please kindly refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachments in the advert.
Person Specification
2.EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Must have a good standard of general education plus additional knowledge attained via a recognised and relevant diploma level (at HNC/HND level) in Building Services/Mechanical Engineering/Construction related discipline or approved equivalent training
- Degree in Building Services/Mechanical Engineering/Construction related discipline or equivalent experience.
- Completion of a structured training program in engineering discipline for a minimum period of five years
3.EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of managing engineering building services, operational engineering maintenance and repair services
- Experience and knowledge of operational budget management
- Extensive knowledge and experience of working with engineering systems within complex organisations and environments
4.SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Demonstratable knowledge and approach to maintenance management and methodologies a structured, analytical, and best practice approach to maintenance management
- Knowledge of HTM's, HBN's and Estates specific legislation.
- Good knowledge of energy efficient working practices within building services engineering
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal to a wide range of individuals and groups at all levels internally and externally
5.SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Full Current UK Driving Licence
- Ability to work internal rotation
Person Specification
2.EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Must have a good standard of general education plus additional knowledge attained via a recognised and relevant diploma level (at HNC/HND level) in Building Services/Mechanical Engineering/Construction related discipline or approved equivalent training
- Degree in Building Services/Mechanical Engineering/Construction related discipline or equivalent experience.
- Completion of a structured training program in engineering discipline for a minimum period of five years
3.EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of managing engineering building services, operational engineering maintenance and repair services
- Experience and knowledge of operational budget management
- Extensive knowledge and experience of working with engineering systems within complex organisations and environments
4.SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Demonstratable knowledge and approach to maintenance management and methodologies a structured, analytical, and best practice approach to maintenance management
- Knowledge of HTM's, HBN's and Estates specific legislation.
- Good knowledge of energy efficient working practices within building services engineering
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal to a wide range of individuals and groups at all levels internally and externally
5.SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Full Current UK Driving Licence
- Ability to work internal rotation
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
