Job summary
EstatesOfficer (Electrical Bias)
The EstatesDirectorate is seeking to recruit a skilled and motivated Electrical EstatesOfficer to join the Estates Team. The successful candidate will report theSenior Estates Officer and will perform a key role in managing the successfuldelivery of the Electrical systems including Authorised Person roles for HV& LV Systems and Authorised Person Role for Passenger Lift ensuring a safeand compliant estate.
Salary: upto £49,950 a year per annum*
The post holder will be based at South Tyneside DistrictHospital, although they will be required to work at other properties owned ormaintained by the Trust as and when the need arises.
The postholder will be educated to BTEC HNC/HND level in an Electrical or BuildingServices related subject and have a minimum of 3 years experience in a similarrole.
*The salary range is based on on-call / enhancement ofpotential earnings. Estates Officer band 6 (AFC) is salaried between £33,706 -£40,588 with a contractual requirement to fulfil part of an on-call rota. Thestart salary is dependent on experience and will be placed on this pay scale.>£40,588 is payable from on-call arrangements and additional hours and isbased on current employees’ earnings within this role.
You will be expected to work across both electrical and mechanical disciplines, although the role is predominantly for electrical infrastructure relating to an Estates Health care environment.
Main duties of the job
Thesuccessful candidate of Estates Officer (electrical bias) will be required towork 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday and work occasional out of hours suchas weekends where appropriate payments would be made. The successful postholder will also be part of an on-call rota based at South Tyneside DistrictHospital, but required to work across all properties maintainedby STSFT.
Anexciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to fill the position ofEstates Officer (Operations and Maintenance electrical bias) and join SouthTyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Estates Department. Responsibleto the Senior Estates Officer the successful post holder will undertake therole and responsibilities of an Electrical Authorised Person LV & HV.
The successful applicant will bequalified to Higher National Certificate (HNC) level in an engineering discipline,preferably electrical and have widespread knowledge of repair, installation andmaintenance of Building Services, electrical plant and equipment in accordancewith good practice guides, relevant statutory legislation, codes of practice,preferably gained in a healthcare environment typically Health TechnicalMemorandums (HTMs).
Afull UK driving licence is required for this post; however reasonableadjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act2010.
About us
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One Team One Trust – There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits – Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To co-ordinate, control and advise on all electrical and mechanical engineering activities carried out at South Tyneside Foundation NHS Trust Hospitals and other Trust properties ensuring all work is complete to the required standards, timescales and costs.
To assist Estates Officers & Management and other Trust employees in the provision of an efficient Estates Service to achieve the Trusts objectives.
Must be able to participate in the engineering management Emergency Oncall rota.
To contribute to the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of the Trusts Estate, their Building Services and infrastructure.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To co-ordinate, control and advise on all electrical and mechanical engineering activities carried out at South Tyneside Foundation NHS Trust Hospitals and other Trust properties ensuring all work is complete to the required standards, timescales and costs.
To assist Estates Officers & Management and other Trust employees in the provision of an efficient Estates Service to achieve the Trusts objectives.
Must be able to participate in the engineering management Emergency Oncall rota.
To contribute to the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of the Trusts Estate, their Building Services and infrastructure.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Must have a good understanding and knowledge of mechanical engineeringbuilding services maintenance.
- Detailed knowledge of statutory regulations and mandatory requirements associated with building maintenance and design.
- Have a full clean driving license and use of own vehicle for on call duties.
- Good knowledge of asbestos management.
- Must have a working knowledge of COSHH
- Good knowledge of legionella management and control, pressure systems
Desirable
- Must be competent in the use of computerized systems including Building Management Systems.
- A good understanding of the clinical services provided by the Trust and how Estates operations interface.
- CAD experience.
- Specialist training in: legionella/pseudomonas management and control.
- Pressure Systems washer disinfectors and decontamination plant and equipment
- Medical gas pipeline systems.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate both written, verbally and publicly when required to do so.
- Must be able to motivate and control a multi-disciplined workforce. Must be prepared to be flexible when dealing with inconsistent workloads
Desirable
- An understanding of the health care environment.
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years experience relating to mechanical building services maintenance and planned preventative maintenance systems.
Desirable
- As least 3 years experience working in a health care environment.
- Some management experience preferably in Health Service engineering.
- Knowledge of HTMs and NHS Estates Guidance documents
Qualifications
Essential
- Gained a Higher National Certificate or equivalent in a related discipline.
- Served a recognized apprenticeship.
Desirable
- Gained a Degree in building services engineering /Higher National Diploma or equivalent in a related discipline.
- Associated member of IHEEM.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Must have a good understanding and knowledge of mechanical engineeringbuilding services maintenance.
- Detailed knowledge of statutory regulations and mandatory requirements associated with building maintenance and design.
- Have a full clean driving license and use of own vehicle for on call duties.
- Good knowledge of asbestos management.
- Must have a working knowledge of COSHH
- Good knowledge of legionella management and control, pressure systems
Desirable
- Must be competent in the use of computerized systems including Building Management Systems.
- A good understanding of the clinical services provided by the Trust and how Estates operations interface.
- CAD experience.
- Specialist training in: legionella/pseudomonas management and control.
- Pressure Systems washer disinfectors and decontamination plant and equipment
- Medical gas pipeline systems.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate both written, verbally and publicly when required to do so.
- Must be able to motivate and control a multi-disciplined workforce. Must be prepared to be flexible when dealing with inconsistent workloads
Desirable
- An understanding of the health care environment.
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years experience relating to mechanical building services maintenance and planned preventative maintenance systems.
Desirable
- As least 3 years experience working in a health care environment.
- Some management experience preferably in Health Service engineering.
- Knowledge of HTMs and NHS Estates Guidance documents
Qualifications
Essential
- Gained a Higher National Certificate or equivalent in a related discipline.
- Served a recognized apprenticeship.
Desirable
- Gained a Degree in building services engineering /Higher National Diploma or equivalent in a related discipline.
- Associated member of IHEEM.
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
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) .
