Job summary
Contract - Permanent
Hours - 37.5 hours per week
Base - Scarborough
We are seeking a Ventilation AP to join the Estates team as a Mechanical Services Supervisor (Specialist Supervisor) role which will act as the AP for Scarborough and Bridlington's Ventilation systems.
Main duties of the job
To assist Facilities Management in providing a dedicated service and be responsible for the practical implementation and operation of YTHFM's safety policies and procedures relating to the engineering aspects of medical gas systems and processes. Acting as the first point of contact for any issues and providing all other departments with the technical assistance they require.
To ensure all functional testing of critical systems is carried out to ensure compliance with HTM-02 and the Trust's water safety plan. To carry out detailed analysis of all test reports, performed by either in house staff or external contractors, and to ensure any remedial actions are completed. To consult with external organisations and YTHFM's appointed Authorising Engineer to resolve complex faults and ensure all future installations meet relevant standards.
The post holder will be qualified to act as the Appointed Person for medical gas across the complete range of estates services and as such will accept on behalf of YTHFM each piece of new/refurbished plant or equipment into service. The post holder will help develop YTHFM and Trust Policies within Mechanical Services. The post holder will act as a YTHFM expert and liaise/negotiate with external bodies on new projects.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent level of experience
- Additional professional development and suitable site knowledge to be formally appointed as an AP (Authorised Person) / RP (Responsible Person) by the Trusts AE (Authorising Engineer) in one or more of the following - depending on specific role specialist requirement - Ventilation AP
- Current Driving Licence. The current driving license should not amass 12 points within any 3- year period. For new drivers they should not amass 6 points within the first 2 years of passing their test. Driving category for a Car is B.
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- The post holder will have completed further development (normally 2 post years initial apprenticeship training)
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- To work independently under own initiative guided by specialist knowledge and departmental policies and procedures
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent level of experience
- Additional professional development and suitable site knowledge to be formally appointed as an AP (Authorised Person) / RP (Responsible Person) by the Trusts AE (Authorising Engineer) in one or more of the following - depending on specific role specialist requirement - Ventilation AP
- Current Driving Licence. The current driving license should not amass 12 points within any 3- year period. For new drivers they should not amass 6 points within the first 2 years of passing their test. Driving category for a Car is B.
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- The post holder will have completed further development (normally 2 post years initial apprenticeship training)
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- To work independently under own initiative guided by specialist knowledge and departmental policies and procedures
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.
