Job summary
This role is located in a British Overseas Territory, therefore UK legislation such as the Data Protection Act (2018) and the Equality Act (2010), or similar, may not apply.
Are you looking for a new adventure with an excellent work life balance in a safe, unique, and beautiful community setting? The FIG Health & Social Services Directorate are looking for an Estates Engineer Mechanical to join the Engineering Team to undertake maintenance, repairs and testing of building services plant and medical support systems, including oil fired boilers, circulation pumps, hot and cold-water services, internal drainage lines, decontamination equipment and minor electrical related tasks.
The Engineering Section is an integral part of the Directorate which is spread over two sites at different locations in the Islands capital, Stanley. The service follows UK practices and standards.
Main duties of the job
The King Edward Memorial Hospital, although on a small scale, would be considered as an acute hospital in the UK, to which our standards are based. Tussac House is a new purpose built extra care facility offering social care to persons over the age of 18 with health and cognitive impairments.
The mechanical maintenance services required cover a broad spectrum of disciplines and the role includes maintaining a wide range of systems and equipment across the full suite of Estates Engineering.
You should hold an HNC/D in a mechanical biased relevant discipline or a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in a role of similar seniority/level/complexity following completion of recognised and registered apprenticeship or recognised equivalent.
About us
The Health and Social Services Directorate, Falkland Islands provides emergency, primary, secondary and community healthcare as well as social services assistance, support, and advice. Most health services are based at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) which is the Islands only hospital and is based in the capital Stanley. We serve the local community of about 3,700 residents, short-term residents and visitors.
The Falkland Islands are an unique natural environment located in the South Atlantic, 8,000 miles south of the UK mainland, which is a British overseas territory with a full internal self-government. The Islands boasts unspoilt beaches, outstanding wildlife, and stunning landscapes with a good work/life balance. Stanley is a friendly and busy city with a wide range of amenities and a variety of clubs and associations. Our vacancies are in our local currency, Falkland Islands pound (FKP), which is directly equal to the U.K. pound (GBP).
The hospital environment is one in which clinical staff have the time, resources, and support to provide the highest standards of care and to develop their careers. In addition to being supported to practise with a broad scope, clinical staff are encouraged and assisted to develop particular areas of clinical expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- As noted in the job purpose, the primary accountability will be to carry out planned maintenance tasks, repairs and testing of the Hospitals Plant and systems. These tasks will encapsulate all disciplines within the KEMHs engineering remit, including emerging technologies as well as training in multiple mechanical systems.
- Managing multiple tasks and applying experience and skills set across the spectrum of hospital engineering mechanical systems to manage multiple tasks within different specialist areas simultaneously, taking into consideration the impact of the workflow and how it affects other areas.
- Carrying out planned preventive maintenance tasks on equipment as required and any reasonable maintenance duties as requested, which may have to be conducted out of normal hours to suit equipment availability and site access.
- Being accountable for and assuming responsibility of the duties for Competent and Authorised person in relation to specified technical operational procedures such as Medical Gases, Electrical, Healthcare Water Safety, Lifts etc and taking a full and active role in the interpretation of all-technical policies and guidelines drafting amendments and new policies where required.
- Responsible for auditing all specialist engineering areas Medical Gases, Electrical, Water Safety, Lifts etc.
- Taking a full and active role in the interpretation of all-technical policies and guidelines.
- Designing, writing and programming Preventative Planned Maintenance (PPM) tasks on Computer Aided Facilities Management System as required by line management.
- Advising line management regarding plant or equipment failures and when the Estimated Time Back On Line (ETBOL) will be.
- Negotiating and proactively resolving large, complex multi-faceted problems over the spectrum of hospital engineering.
- Applying appropriate fault diagnosis and decision making in times of emergency, making justifiable decisions, prioritising work and achieving the best and safest outcome to the satisfaction of the end users and the organisation.
- Carrying out work safely and in accordance with KEMH rules, policies and procedures, utilising safety equipment and protective clothing where appropriate.
- Taking part in the on-call rota for all aspects Hospital Engineering and in order to provide engineering support for Aeromed evacuations in cases of extreme emergencies where patients require to be medevac'd to appropriate medical facilities in South America.
- Taking an active part in any boards, groups or committees as required.
- Manage the logistical resupply of equipment required for reactive repair.
- Overcoming workflow issues resulting from emergency clinical activity, to ensure critical maintenance is reorganised and planned in so equipment does not go out of date for planned maintenance.
- Carry out evaluations of existing plant and equipment and prepare risk based plans for the modification/upgrade/replacement of services and equipment.
- Provide assistance with and contribute to the annual maintenance budget by identifying and co-ordinating maintenance routines in conjunction with line management.
- Plan and organise validation visits for external specialists and suppliers.
- Attending and undertaking any training (local and overseas) as deemed necessary.
- Undertaking Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
- Coaching and mentoring less experienced/professionally qualified staff as necessary.
- Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to ensure ongoing improvements by engineering team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- As noted in the job purpose, the primary accountability will be to carry out planned maintenance tasks, repairs and testing of the Hospitals Plant and systems. These tasks will encapsulate all disciplines within the KEMHs engineering remit, including emerging technologies as well as training in multiple mechanical systems.
- Managing multiple tasks and applying experience and skills set across the spectrum of hospital engineering mechanical systems to manage multiple tasks within different specialist areas simultaneously, taking into consideration the impact of the workflow and how it affects other areas.
- Carrying out planned preventive maintenance tasks on equipment as required and any reasonable maintenance duties as requested, which may have to be conducted out of normal hours to suit equipment availability and site access.
- Being accountable for and assuming responsibility of the duties for Competent and Authorised person in relation to specified technical operational procedures such as Medical Gases, Electrical, Healthcare Water Safety, Lifts etc and taking a full and active role in the interpretation of all-technical policies and guidelines drafting amendments and new policies where required.
- Responsible for auditing all specialist engineering areas Medical Gases, Electrical, Water Safety, Lifts etc.
- Taking a full and active role in the interpretation of all-technical policies and guidelines.
- Designing, writing and programming Preventative Planned Maintenance (PPM) tasks on Computer Aided Facilities Management System as required by line management.
- Advising line management regarding plant or equipment failures and when the Estimated Time Back On Line (ETBOL) will be.
- Negotiating and proactively resolving large, complex multi-faceted problems over the spectrum of hospital engineering.
- Applying appropriate fault diagnosis and decision making in times of emergency, making justifiable decisions, prioritising work and achieving the best and safest outcome to the satisfaction of the end users and the organisation.
- Carrying out work safely and in accordance with KEMH rules, policies and procedures, utilising safety equipment and protective clothing where appropriate.
- Taking part in the on-call rota for all aspects Hospital Engineering and in order to provide engineering support for Aeromed evacuations in cases of extreme emergencies where patients require to be medevac'd to appropriate medical facilities in South America.
- Taking an active part in any boards, groups or committees as required.
- Manage the logistical resupply of equipment required for reactive repair.
- Overcoming workflow issues resulting from emergency clinical activity, to ensure critical maintenance is reorganised and planned in so equipment does not go out of date for planned maintenance.
- Carry out evaluations of existing plant and equipment and prepare risk based plans for the modification/upgrade/replacement of services and equipment.
- Provide assistance with and contribute to the annual maintenance budget by identifying and co-ordinating maintenance routines in conjunction with line management.
- Plan and organise validation visits for external specialists and suppliers.
- Attending and undertaking any training (local and overseas) as deemed necessary.
- Undertaking Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
- Coaching and mentoring less experienced/professionally qualified staff as necessary.
- Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to ensure ongoing improvements by engineering team.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 6 years relevant work experience as a substantive Hospital Engineer or in a senior engineering position in a health care/public service environment with an Estates background
- Extensive knowledge across the spectrum of hospital engineering mechanical systems and capacity to manage multiple tasks within different specialist areas simultaneously and understand the impact of work and its effects on other areas
- Able to effectively diagnose, analyse and solve complex mechanical/engineering challenges covering the spectrum of hospital engineering
- Ability to work autonomously and make significant operational decisions, often in the capacity as a sole subject matter expert, to achieve resolutions
- Ability to organise workloads effectively and demonstrate an ability to manage priorities and make sound and safe decisions under pressure Proven ability to use Microsoft programs such as Office and the ability to plan and record maintenance data on relevant databases
- Able to fluently navigate mechanical and electrical control drawings, including hydraulics and pneumatics as well as water systems
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues, specialist & non specialists, Contractors & suppliers
- Well-developed numeracy skills and experience of effectively managing budgets
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive and professional working relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to work well within and lead a small team
- Able to understand and comply with the requirements of all operational Engineering and H&S policies and procedural requirements
- Able to work safely in patient areas and be aware of appropriate demeanour towards hospital users and patients whilst carrying out day to day work
- Works to, and continually maintains, high mechanical engineering standards
- Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to new ideas, knowledge and skills and apply them effectively in the workplace
- Ability to adhere to and maintain strict confidentiality requirements at all times
- Ability to use own initiative effectively and demonstrates sound judgement Demonstrates good time management skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or a minimum of 10 years relevant work experience in a role of similar seniority/level/complexity following completion of recognised and registered apprenticeship or recognised equivalent.
- Corporate membership of relevant UK professional body (or international equivalent recognised by FIG for this purpose)
- Current driving licence
- Evidence of ongoing personal and technical development
Desirable
- BTEC in Medical Gases for Competent Persons
- Quarterly testing Large Porous Load Sterilisers to NHS guidance
- Washers and disinfectors Periodic Testing to NHS guidance
- Automated Endoscopic re-processors quarterly testing to NHS guidance Management Qualification at NVQ level 5 or above
- Approved Person (Water) for healthcare trained to NHS standard HTM 02 Competent Person (HVAC) for Healthcare trained to NHS standard HTM 03
- Oil Fired Appliance Certificate (OFTEC)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 6 years relevant work experience as a substantive Hospital Engineer or in a senior engineering position in a health care/public service environment with an Estates background
- Extensive knowledge across the spectrum of hospital engineering mechanical systems and capacity to manage multiple tasks within different specialist areas simultaneously and understand the impact of work and its effects on other areas
- Able to effectively diagnose, analyse and solve complex mechanical/engineering challenges covering the spectrum of hospital engineering
- Ability to work autonomously and make significant operational decisions, often in the capacity as a sole subject matter expert, to achieve resolutions
- Ability to organise workloads effectively and demonstrate an ability to manage priorities and make sound and safe decisions under pressure Proven ability to use Microsoft programs such as Office and the ability to plan and record maintenance data on relevant databases
- Able to fluently navigate mechanical and electrical control drawings, including hydraulics and pneumatics as well as water systems
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues, specialist & non specialists, Contractors & suppliers
- Well-developed numeracy skills and experience of effectively managing budgets
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive and professional working relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to work well within and lead a small team
- Able to understand and comply with the requirements of all operational Engineering and H&S policies and procedural requirements
- Able to work safely in patient areas and be aware of appropriate demeanour towards hospital users and patients whilst carrying out day to day work
- Works to, and continually maintains, high mechanical engineering standards
- Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to new ideas, knowledge and skills and apply them effectively in the workplace
- Ability to adhere to and maintain strict confidentiality requirements at all times
- Ability to use own initiative effectively and demonstrates sound judgement Demonstrates good time management skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or a minimum of 10 years relevant work experience in a role of similar seniority/level/complexity following completion of recognised and registered apprenticeship or recognised equivalent.
- Corporate membership of relevant UK professional body (or international equivalent recognised by FIG for this purpose)
- Current driving licence
- Evidence of ongoing personal and technical development
Desirable
- BTEC in Medical Gases for Competent Persons
- Quarterly testing Large Porous Load Sterilisers to NHS guidance
- Washers and disinfectors Periodic Testing to NHS guidance
- Automated Endoscopic re-processors quarterly testing to NHS guidance Management Qualification at NVQ level 5 or above
- Approved Person (Water) for healthcare trained to NHS standard HTM 02 Competent Person (HVAC) for Healthcare trained to NHS standard HTM 03
- Oil Fired Appliance Certificate (OFTEC)
