Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers and the largest trust in the NHS.
It was created on 1 April 2012 by bringing together four trusts: Barts and The London NHS Trust, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust, Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust, and Tower Hamlets PCT.
The new trust has a turnover of approximately £1.1 billion and approximately 15,000 employees.
Together, our hospitals - Newham University Hospital in Plaistow, St Bartholomew's (Barts) in the City, The Royal London in Whitechapel, The London Chest in Bethnal Green, Whipps Cross in Leytonstone, and Mile End Hospital - deliver high-quality clinical care to the people of East London and further afield.
The hospitals offer a full portfolio of services that serve the needs of the local community and are home to some of Britain's leading specialist centres including cancer, cardiac, trauma, and emergency care.
Barts Health also has one of the UK's busiest children's hospitals and internationally renowned surgical facilities.
Our vision is to create a world-class health organisation that builds on strong relations with our partners and the communities we serve - one dedicated to ending the historic health inequalities in East London.
We will build an international reputation for excellence in patient care, research, and education.
Main duties of the job The post-holder will be employed on a wide range of fault-finding and maintenance duties.
She/he will be responsible for maintaining all building fabric, mechanical & electrical building services, and equipment within the Trust properties.
To ensure all Health and Safety control and Asbestos, COSHH, and permit to work systems are adhered to at all times, reporting any non-safe practices or faulty equipment which could affect their own safety and that of any employee throughout the Trust or Trust property.
To follow departmental and the Trust's operating policies and procedures when undertaking this role.
Required to work on his/her own initiative unsupervised within the standard operating procedures and prioritise the work schedule.
To maintain good working relationships and communicate effectively, especially on the routine technical information with recipients who may not be specialists in the technical field.
The post holder shall hold CP accreditations and perform Authorised Person (AP) duties for which they are suitably experienced, trained, or qualified and appointed.
To participate in the Estates On Call rotas covering various Trust sites as directed.
About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.
Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in East London and beyond.
That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time.
It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.
We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential To have served a recognised Apprenticeship.
(To City & Guild 236/NVQ level 3 standard / BTEC - ONC/HNC or equivalent) Desirable The Level 3 NVQs in Mechanical Engineering Services - Heating, and Ventilating or BTEC/ONC or equivalent.
Hospital Plumbing System Experience Essential Experience of NHS hospital environment or similar establishments.
Experience of building maintenance and systems.
Experience of working on specialist hospital equipment.
Experience of lone working.
Experience to follow detailed engineering/electrical drawings and specifications.
Working knowledge of H&S Legislation and hospital specifics (HTM's).
Desirable Knowledge of hospital Health Building Notes (HBN).
Knowledge Essential Good knowledge of H&S Legislation and some knowledge of COSHH.
Basic computer skills.
Skills Essential Ability to prioritise own work.
Desire and ability to work as part of a small team.
Good numeracy and literacy skills.
To be versatile in their approach to maintenance services and will have the ability to work on their own initiative as well as an integral part of a team.
Flexible to multi-skilling and can be responsive to changes in technology.
Knowledge of electrical installations including fire alarm systems and stand-by generators.
Other Essential Committed to undertake the personal and development plan as identified or as agreed in the individual appraisal process.
Ability to deal with all levels of people in and around the trust.
Ability to lift/push/pull weights in accordance with the Trust Manual Handling policy.
Full clean driving license.
Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Whipps Cross Hospital
London
E11 1NR
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