Job summary
Support service installations and their maintenance are an
essential part of the NHS and form a vital link in Health Care Provision. An exciting
and challenging position has arisen for a successful applicant to undertake
the relevant training via a Mature Apprenticeship scheme to allow them to meet
the essential criteria of a specified trade position within CHoICE.
The successful applicant will be
working towards the obtaining of the standards outlined within the Maintenance
Craftsperson (Plumbing) Job Description and will require the individual to
learn and study all aspects of plumbing, electrical and mechanical engineering.
Employed by CHoICE, a wholly owned company of the South Tyneside &
Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, the successful applicant will form part of the
Hard FM teams sustainable staffing programme and work towards the completion
of a tailored training plan in partnership with the Northern & Yorkshire
NHS Assessment Centre (NYNHSAS).
As part of the apprenticeship, the successful applicant
will be released to college to allow them to study for the technical knowledge
aspect of the apprenticeship, it is typical that this is achieved over one day
/ evening per week for the first two years of the role and practical basic skills training as a block release for approximately 8 months.
Please note: Interviews are potentially being held on Monday 24th July.
Main duties of the job
Furthermore, the successful applicant will commence training and work towards their End Point Assessment to achieve their full Apprenticeship Standard. This training will take place within the Employing organisation and NYNHSAC.
The
apprenticeship will potentially commence during the week commencing 21st
August 2023 subject to all necessary funding and employment checks being
carried out, including a colour blindness test. It is essential that the
successful applicant has prior experience/knowledge of operating/maintaining engineering/building related services. Formal acceptable qualifications on
entry are usually a minimum of
GCSE at Grade B / 5 in Mathematics and Grade C / 4, or equivalent, in at least
4 other subjects to include a science based subject.
There
is no guaranteed progression to the trades person job description and
subsequent terms and conditions upon completion of the relevant training. It is
envisaged and the Departments current desire that the successful applicant will
work towards naturally progressing into an established trades person vacancy
upon completion of the relevant training. If however suitable positions/funding
does not support this, then the applicant would naturally transfer and work
within the job description and terms and conditions of those outlined as a
maintenance assistant within the Hard FM team.
About us
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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). Based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, providing a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ around 650 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement specialists and pharmacists.
Commitment, Care and Compassion - our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role serves two primary purposes within CFS Hard FM: To provide assistance to trades persons in their undertaking of maintenance, repairs and
installation activities as appropriate to allow them to work towards fully maintaining and
repairing the engineering/building services maintained by CFS.
To allow the post holder to learn complex engineering/building defects and maintenance
activities across the full range of engineering & building systems/services maintained by
CFS which will allow them to demonstrate suitable competence against a relevant trade
person job description.
The post holder will also be required to participate in the current CFS shift pattern/system and
undertake overtime when the service needs dictate and as part of their tailored development plan
for which appropriate payments will be made.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role serves two primary purposes within CFS Hard FM: To provide assistance to trades persons in their undertaking of maintenance, repairs and
installation activities as appropriate to allow them to work towards fully maintaining and
repairing the engineering/building services maintained by CFS.
To allow the post holder to learn complex engineering/building defects and maintenance
activities across the full range of engineering & building systems/services maintained by
CFS which will allow them to demonstrate suitable competence against a relevant trade
person job description.
The post holder will also be required to participate in the current CFS shift pattern/system and
undertake overtime when the service needs dictate and as part of their tailored development plan
for which appropriate payments will be made.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to level 1 or equivalent
- Certificates to support experience gained whilst working in the industry
- Commitment to working towards and gaining formal completion of a level 3 qualification in engineering field
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Engineering
- Approved forklift operators license
- Recognised approved water Jetting
- Association Accredited training
- Legionella Awareness Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of maintaining or installing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing or Building systems/equipment typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust.
Desirable
- Experience of hospital working
- Experience of working with public
- Experience of working at heights
- Experience of working in confined spaces
Physical skills
Essential
- Is able to travel and work at all Trust sites
- Is able to have the ability to undertake moderate physical activities for long periods throughout a typical working day
- Is able to complete tasks which require short intensive bursts of effort before returning to moderate physical
- Undertake regular moving and handling activities
- Requirement for highly developed physical dexterity, for hand and eye co-ordination
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- To have an awareness of relevant Engineering/Building requirements and current regulations
- Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing or Building systems/equipment typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust
- Basic IT Skills
- Ability to cascade information to internal and external customers
- Ability to manage and work to deadlines
- Possess an engineering/building based aptitude, be able to demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills and be able to demonstrate suitable experience to fulfil requirements of the post
- Use and manipulation of power and hand tools
- Able to assess a range of options available and select the most appropriate before proceeding or deferring the works in which to be completed at a later date
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to level 1 or equivalent
- Certificates to support experience gained whilst working in the industry
- Commitment to working towards and gaining formal completion of a level 3 qualification in engineering field
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Engineering
- Approved forklift operators license
- Recognised approved water Jetting
- Association Accredited training
- Legionella Awareness Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of maintaining or installing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing or Building systems/equipment typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust.
Desirable
- Experience of hospital working
- Experience of working with public
- Experience of working at heights
- Experience of working in confined spaces
Physical skills
Essential
- Is able to travel and work at all Trust sites
- Is able to have the ability to undertake moderate physical activities for long periods throughout a typical working day
- Is able to complete tasks which require short intensive bursts of effort before returning to moderate physical
- Undertake regular moving and handling activities
- Requirement for highly developed physical dexterity, for hand and eye co-ordination
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- To have an awareness of relevant Engineering/Building requirements and current regulations
- Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing or Building systems/equipment typically found within a large NHS Acute Trust
- Basic IT Skills
- Ability to cascade information to internal and external customers
- Ability to manage and work to deadlines
- Possess an engineering/building based aptitude, be able to demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills and be able to demonstrate suitable experience to fulfil requirements of the post
- Use and manipulation of power and hand tools
- Able to assess a range of options available and select the most appropriate before proceeding or deferring the works in which to be completed at a later date
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.
