Job summary
Are you looking to develop a career in Healthcare Estates
Management within a complex and rewarding NHS environment?
Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) is a wholly owned
subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, providing highquality
Estates and Facilities services across Trust sites.
We are seeking a motivated and technically
minded Assistant Estates Officer to support the Estates Management team at
Darlington Memorial Hospital. This is a developmental role, working closely
with Electrical and Mechanical Estates Officers and the Energy Manager,
providing exposure to building services systems, compliance, maintenance
planning and the Building Management System (BMS). The post offers an excellent
opportunity for progression within Estates Engineering and Management.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Estates Officer will support Estates Officers
in the daytoday management of engineering
services, compliance and maintenance activities across the hospital estate. You
will assist with monitoring planned preventative maintenance, coordinating work
activity, supporting contractors and acting as a point of liaison between
engineering teams and service users.
The role includes gaining knowledge of
mechanical, electrical and energy systems, supporting BMS operation and
monitoring, analysing plant performance data, and contributing to estates
reporting and improvement initiatives. You will work under guidance while
developing the skills required to progress towards a full Estates Officer role.
About us
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.
SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
- A Competitive salary
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
- Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Assistant Estates Officer will provide technical and
administrative support to the Estates Management team, assisting in the safe
and effective operation of the Trusts mechanical, electrical and building
services infrastructure. Working under the supervision of Estates Officers and
alongside the Energy Manager, the post holder will gain practical experience in
estates compliance, maintenance coordination and system performance monitoring.
Key duties include supporting planned preventative
maintenance programmes, reviewing defect reports, assisting with fault
investigation, and coordinating minor works and contractor activity. The role
will support the use and development of the Building Management System (BMS),
including monitoring plant operation, assisting with fault identification, act
as Authorised Person (AP)/ Responsible Person (RP) where appointed reviewing
trend data and supporting energy efficiency initiatives.
The post holder will assist with record keeping, statutory
compliance documentation, contractor permits and estates reporting, while
developing an understanding of healthcare engineering systems, health and
safety legislation and estates governance. The role requires effective
communication with clinical and nonclinical staff, discretion when
working in patient environments and a proactive approach to learning.
This is a developmental role designed to build
technical competence, confidence and experience, with exposure to both
electrical and mechanical estates disciplines and clear progression
opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Assistant Estates Officer will provide technical and
administrative support to the Estates Management team, assisting in the safe
and effective operation of the Trusts mechanical, electrical and building
services infrastructure. Working under the supervision of Estates Officers and
alongside the Energy Manager, the post holder will gain practical experience in
estates compliance, maintenance coordination and system performance monitoring.
Key duties include supporting planned preventative
maintenance programmes, reviewing defect reports, assisting with fault
investigation, and coordinating minor works and contractor activity. The role
will support the use and development of the Building Management System (BMS),
including monitoring plant operation, assisting with fault identification, act
as Authorised Person (AP)/ Responsible Person (RP) where appointed reviewing
trend data and supporting energy efficiency initiatives.
The post holder will assist with record keeping, statutory
compliance documentation, contractor permits and estates reporting, while
developing an understanding of healthcare engineering systems, health and
safety legislation and estates governance. The role requires effective
communication with clinical and nonclinical staff, discretion when
working in patient environments and a proactive approach to learning.
This is a developmental role designed to build
technical competence, confidence and experience, with exposure to both
electrical and mechanical estates disciplines and clear progression
opportunities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education
- Evidence of technical or engineering aptitude
Desirable
- HNC/HND, BTEC or equivalent in Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline
- Working towards a professional or technical estates qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a technical, engineering or estates environment
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience in a hospital or similar complex organisation
- Exposure to mechanical, electrical or building services systems
- Experience using building management or monitoring systems
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to interpret technical and nontechnical information
- Good organisational and prioritisation skills
- Understanding of health and safety principles
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff and contractors
Desirable
- Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Awareness of estates compliance requirements within healthcare
- Basic understanding of energy management principles
Special Requirements
Essential
Special Requirements
Essential
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
- Willingness to learn across mechanical, electrical and energy disciplines
- Ability to work in plant areas, confined spaces and occupied hospital environments
- Flexibility to support estates services during operational pressures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education
- Evidence of technical or engineering aptitude
Desirable
- HNC/HND, BTEC or equivalent in Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline
- Working towards a professional or technical estates qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a technical, engineering or estates environment
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience in a hospital or similar complex organisation
- Exposure to mechanical, electrical or building services systems
- Experience using building management or monitoring systems
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to interpret technical and nontechnical information
- Good organisational and prioritisation skills
- Understanding of health and safety principles
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff and contractors
Desirable
- Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Awareness of estates compliance requirements within healthcare
- Basic understanding of energy management principles
Special Requirements
Essential
Special Requirements
Essential
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
- Willingness to learn across mechanical, electrical and energy disciplines
- Ability to work in plant areas, confined spaces and occupied hospital environments
- Flexibility to support estates services during operational pressures
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.
