Job summary
With more than 16,500 staff the University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) is one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
University Hospitals of Leicester is responsible for delivering integrated healthcare for the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland region. We are highly passionate about the communities we serve and the people we employ, with ambitious and exciting plans for the future.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and innovative Maintenance Carpenter to join University Hospitals of Leicester.
Please note the role will require the following qualifications – Recognised Trade Apprenticeship in Carpentry/Joinery andCity& Guilds Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry/Joinery.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Estates Maintenance Craftsperson (Carpenter) is toprovide a comprehensive Healthcare maintenance service to allwards and departments within a multidisciplinary environment,ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
To carry out planned and reactive maintenance task to a highstandard that is commensurate with the skills and experience forthe role.
The post holder will be reporting, on a day to day basis, to theEstates Supervisor and maintenance managers.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children’s Hospital and run one of the country’s leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide ‘Caring at its best’ and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we’re here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that ‘Caring at its best’ is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake all Joinery works to all hospital property, internally and externally, to a high quality and acceptable craft standards and approved methods of working.
- Have the ability to interpret technical detailed manuals undertake fault diagnosis and solving of maintenance problems. Communicate technical knowledge to others particularly in the safe use of fixed woodworking machinery and other portable equipment.
- Undertake site inspection and surveys determine Plant, access, materials and tools requirements. Report any other defects.
- Use and operate the Estates CAFM computerised labour management system. Plan and prioritise own workload. Work within the scheme including completion of all works dockets noting amendments to work and feed back into the system accounting for a work times and monitoring of weekly hours worked on time sheet.
- Be conversant with and use all relevant fixed woodworking machinery within the joiners shop in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work act, PUWER Regulations 1998, Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. COSHH Regulations 2002
- Diagnose, repair undertake fault finding and be conversant with specialist items of ironmongery and hardware, including locks digital locks and mortice locks, closers, door and floor springs, and window gear
- Undertake Building Planned Preventative Maintenance to include statutory fire door and window checks, and other patient related items bed side lockers etc..
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake all Joinery works to all hospital property, internally and externally, to a high quality and acceptable craft standards and approved methods of working.
- Have the ability to interpret technical detailed manuals undertake fault diagnosis and solving of maintenance problems. Communicate technical knowledge to others particularly in the safe use of fixed woodworking machinery and other portable equipment.
- Undertake site inspection and surveys determine Plant, access, materials and tools requirements. Report any other defects.
- Use and operate the Estates CAFM computerised labour management system. Plan and prioritise own workload. Work within the scheme including completion of all works dockets noting amendments to work and feed back into the system accounting for a work times and monitoring of weekly hours worked on time sheet.
- Be conversant with and use all relevant fixed woodworking machinery within the joiners shop in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work act, PUWER Regulations 1998, Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005. COSHH Regulations 2002
- Diagnose, repair undertake fault finding and be conversant with specialist items of ironmongery and hardware, including locks digital locks and mortice locks, closers, door and floor springs, and window gear
- Undertake Building Planned Preventative Maintenance to include statutory fire door and window checks, and other patient related items bed side lockers etc..
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Trade Apprenticeship in Carpentry/Joinery.
- City& Guilds Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry/Joinery.
- Safety in the Use of Woodwork Machines
Desirable
- Higher level qualification in Carpentry/Joinery
Experience
Essential
- Extensive working experience in the Building environment.
- Experience of working within a large industrial/ commercial environment.
- Sound knowledge of the standard and specialist aspects of carpentry and joinery.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Acute or Non-Acute Hospital Environment.
- A thorough understanding of Healthcare building environment.
- A through working knowledge statutory, mandatory and best practice guidance/regulations.
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and ability to carry out risk assessments of sites and audits of services.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems.
- Good communication skills, for effective working relationships throughout the organisation
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Organised approach to work
- Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills.
Desirable
- Demonstrate negotiating skills, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios.
- Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands
- Excellent attention to details
- Approachable and tactful
- Ability to work flexibly as needs arise
Desirable
- Responsive to learning new skills with further training.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- IT / PC skills to be able operate the various computer systems
- Ability to understand and interpret work plans and drawings.
Desirable
- Knowledge of specific planned maintenance software systems.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise works and manage conflicting priorities.
Desirable
- Experience of work planning.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Has the ability to travel, as will be required to work at other sites.
- Ability to work out of hours, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as needs arises.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Trade Apprenticeship in Carpentry/Joinery.
- City& Guilds Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry/Joinery.
- Safety in the Use of Woodwork Machines
Desirable
- Higher level qualification in Carpentry/Joinery
Experience
Essential
- Extensive working experience in the Building environment.
- Experience of working within a large industrial/ commercial environment.
- Sound knowledge of the standard and specialist aspects of carpentry and joinery.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Acute or Non-Acute Hospital Environment.
- A thorough understanding of Healthcare building environment.
- A through working knowledge statutory, mandatory and best practice guidance/regulations.
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and ability to carry out risk assessments of sites and audits of services.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems.
- Good communication skills, for effective working relationships throughout the organisation
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Organised approach to work
- Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills.
Desirable
- Demonstrate negotiating skills, persuasive, motivational and reassurance skills.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios.
- Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands
- Excellent attention to details
- Approachable and tactful
- Ability to work flexibly as needs arise
Desirable
- Responsive to learning new skills with further training.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- IT / PC skills to be able operate the various computer systems
- Ability to understand and interpret work plans and drawings.
Desirable
- Knowledge of specific planned maintenance software systems.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise works and manage conflicting priorities.
Desirable
- Experience of work planning.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Has the ability to travel, as will be required to work at other sites.
- Ability to work out of hours, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as needs arises.
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) .
