Job summary
The Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and suitably qualified individual to undertake the role of Operational Facilities - CAD Technician. This is a key position within HDUHB's Operational Maintenance Function.
The post covers both east and west regions of the HDUHB, however you will be based at one of the main acute hospital sites with the option of part working from home. As part of the role, you will be expected to travel across other parts of the estate.
The post holder will be an integral part of a strong team culture, working closely with your senior line manager and other senior regional operational managers, such as the Assistant Head of Operational Facilities Management, Head of Operations and the Director of Facilities, Estates and Capital Planning.
The successful candidate will provide dedicated CAD drawing support to the Operational Maintenance Department, ensuring a high quality service across a variety of operational engineering disciplines.
Main duties of the job
As CAD technician, you will be expected to undertake (both assisted and unassisted) detailed measured surveys across the HDUHB's estate in order to prepare technical CAD drawings of installed engineering components/assets.
To work very closely with the Site Works Supervisors and Operational Support Officers at each of the acute hospital sites who will oversee the day to day work programme and work scheduling.
To support the Operational Maintenance Function and the Fire Safety Team by providing accurate and descriptive engineering CAD and asset information to operational engineering staff when required.
To liaise frequently with staff from key departmental functions, such as Discretionary & Major Capital Project Team, Property & Environmental and the Fire Safety Team, in order to ensure that CAD drawings are fully comprehensive and accurate.
To directly lead and manage the shared library of information relating to engineering record drawings and engineering assets installed across the HDUHB's estate using CAD and the CAFM (Maintenance System). To ensure also, that there is a suitable platform implemented that allows staff to have regular access to this information continually across the HDUHB.
Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and technical healthcare guidance as necessary.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hywel Dda University Health Board is a values driven organisation. The post holder is expected to uphold our values of dignity, respect, fairness, integrity, honesty, openness and caring, kindness & compassion underpin a behaviour framework which are supported by our organisational values of -
Putting people at the heart of everything we do.
Working together to be the best we can be.
Striving to deliver & develop excellent services.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 22/03/2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hywel Dda University Health Board is a values driven organisation. The post holder is expected to uphold our values of dignity, respect, fairness, integrity, honesty, openness and caring, kindness & compassion underpin a behaviour framework which are supported by our organisational values of -
Putting people at the heart of everything we do.
Working together to be the best we can be.
Striving to deliver & develop excellent services.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 22/03/2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Graduate or equivalent level of study in a Building Services or Engineering related activity (Mechanical or Electrical) or equivalent experience in a related engineering field
- Recognised CAD qualification such as City & Guilds CAD L3 or L4
Desirable
- Corporate Member of recognised professional Institute such as IET, IMech, IEE, MCIBSE or similar
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience and training in an appropriate engineering related discipline
- Computer literate and familiar with current AutoCAD software systems. Also understanding of BIM, Revit systems
Desirable
- Previous Healthcare or similar public sector experience in a related role
- Understanding of Health Technical Memorandum Guidance Documentation for Health Care
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Graduate or equivalent level of study in a Building Services or Engineering related activity (Mechanical or Electrical) or equivalent experience in a related engineering field
- Recognised CAD qualification such as City & Guilds CAD L3 or L4
Desirable
- Corporate Member of recognised professional Institute such as IET, IMech, IEE, MCIBSE or similar
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience and training in an appropriate engineering related discipline
- Computer literate and familiar with current AutoCAD software systems. Also understanding of BIM, Revit systems
Desirable
- Previous Healthcare or similar public sector experience in a related role
- Understanding of Health Technical Memorandum Guidance Documentation for Health Care
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Language Skills
Desirable
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
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).
