City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Assistant Estates Officer

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, conscientious and dedicated Assistant Estates Officer (Electrical & Controls) to join a team of specialist engineers responsible for ensuring that all electrical maintenance and installation Works Including BMS controls, CCTV, Door access systems. Including any Minor Electrical works are reviewed to ensure all are completed to an appropriate standard throughout. The role will involve an individual joining an ambitions organisation which is constantly looking to develop new and existing services to provide the best possible healthcare facilities management service within the region. The successful applicant will join a team that has a proven track record of coaching staff and assisting team members in the development of their career. This will include onsite training and attendance of specialist further education training courses. Through a structured development plan, the post holder will ultimately be working towards achieving the responsibility of undertaking the role of Authorised Person (AP) as defined within Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) for multiple engineering services which will ensure that CHoICE meets its statutory, mandatory and best practice commitments to its existing partners. The role will also require the participation in the current CFS, on-call rota and undertake overtime when the service needs dictate for which appropriate payments will be made.

Main duties of the job

All applicants must have a positive, friendly manner whilst being prepared to be flexible to meet the service needs of a large Acute NHS Trust. Key elements of role will require the post holder to support senior engineering staff to ensure that appropriate maintenance and engineering capital works. This may form part of attending project meetings, undertaking relevant clerk of works duties and assisting with the development of planned preventative maintenance activities post construction, development of as fitted drawings and development of asset information and standard operating procedures. The successful applicant will ideally be educated to degree level but candidates will be considered who are working towards this standard or can demonstrate equivalent HNC/NVQ Level with practical or theoretical experience. Experience of maintaining/installing electrical systems typically found within a large acute NHS trust is desirable however consideration will be given to candidates who have substantial experience in other electrical fields who are looking to develop within a new area of expertise. Expected Earnings: £41,256 - £48,965 Expected earnings is not intended to provide a guarantee of earnings. The base salary range for this Role £37,756 Rising to £45,465 after 12 months successful probation period. The role will require the participation within an on call rota and require the completion of overtime either as a result of call outs

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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.

Date posted

12 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,756 to £45,465 a year Expected Earnings £41,256 - £48,965

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-1123-02-5

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role will be is responsible for supporting the Estates Officer(s) (Electrical & Controls) to ensure that they can manage engineering maintenance and installation activities, including contract works to an appropriate standard throughout properties maintained by CFS to ensure that CHoICE meets its Statutory, Mandatory and Best Practice commitments to its existing partners.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to work to deadlines and predefined targets whilst using own initiative where necessary
Manage and prioritise multiple tasks/projects simultaneously whilst balancing conflicting demands.
Good IT skills
Good communication skills with the ability to use appropriate techniques to a range of differing audiences
Flexible in and out of working hours to meet the service needs
Able to participate in out of hours on call arrangement as per the agreed Rota

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level qualification or equivalent in
relevant field
OR working towards degree level qualification or equivalent in relevant field supplemented with relevant experience
OR able to demonstrate equivalent experience, knowledge and training
Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent

Desirable

Membership of a professional body
Registered with the Engineering Council UK
Management Qualification/Training

Experience

Essential

Post apprenticeship/graduation electrical experience
Experience of maintaining/installing electrical systems typically found within a large Acute NHS Trust

Desirable

Experience of undertaking a similar role within an NHS environment
Experience of undertaking an engineering management role within a large acute hospital or similar industry

Physical Skills

Essential

Undertake moderate moving and handling activities with the ability Requirement for physical dexterity, hand and eye coordination
Perform testing and asset condition surveys using a range of technical and non-technical devices and instruments
To sit at workstations for a prolonged period of time then adapt to undertake site surveys or respond to emergency situations
May be required to travel, work and manage at all of CFS managed sites

Person Specification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to work to deadlines and predefined targets whilst using own initiative where necessary
Manage and prioritise multiple tasks/projects simultaneously whilst balancing conflicting demands.
Good IT skills
Good communication skills with the ability to use appropriate techniques to a range of differing audiences
Flexible in and out of working hours to meet the service needs
Able to participate in out of hours on call arrangement as per the agreed Rota

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level qualification or equivalent in
relevant field
OR working towards degree level qualification or equivalent in relevant field supplemented with relevant experience
OR able to demonstrate equivalent experience, knowledge and training
Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent

Desirable

Membership of a professional body
Registered with the Engineering Council UK
Management Qualification/Training

Experience

Essential

Post apprenticeship/graduation electrical experience
Experience of maintaining/installing electrical systems typically found within a large Acute NHS Trust

Desirable

Experience of undertaking a similar role within an NHS environment
Experience of undertaking an engineering management role within a large acute hospital or similar industry

Physical Skills

Essential

Undertake moderate moving and handling activities with the ability Requirement for physical dexterity, hand and eye coordination
Perform testing and asset condition surveys using a range of technical and non-technical devices and instruments
To sit at workstations for a prolonged period of time then adapt to undertake site surveys or respond to emergency situations
May be required to travel, work and manage at all of CFS managed sites

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)