Estates Officer (Xn06)

Job summary EstatesOfficer Band 6 Full Time ( attractive staff benefits which include27 days A/L (plus 8 BH), NHS Pension scheme, in house training programmes, anda range of discounts and cash back opportunities from retail outlets,supermarkets and holiday role of Estates Officer is a rewarding and entrusted position within theEstates team at St James Hospital.LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a large Trust with a huge portfolio ofProperty, equipment and systems.
The successful candidate will be Responsiblefor ensuring safe systems of work are maintained inline with HTM and recognisedcodes of practice by carrying out Authorised Person Duties for Lifts,Ventilation Systems, Working at Height, Water Systems and Pressure Systems(this list is not exhaustive) following training, assessment, and formalappointment by the Trust.Theywill continue to develop elements of other skills, reaching levels offlexibility and competence to enable them to achieve and apply the abilitywhere required.
Responsible for the safe maintenance, assembly,dismantling and repair of equipment others may use.The chosen candidate will form part of a dynamicteam committed to pushing the boundaries, working together to achieve thedesired results and the best outcome for our patients.
You will assist work oncomplex systems, carry out dynamic Risk assessments, work autonomously asrequired, organising and rectifying reactive works and carrying out statutoryplanned maintenance Main duties of the job Thesuccessful candidate will be able to Undertake condition surveys, evaluatinginspection reports and perform the duties of a Clerk of Works to overseecapital work across the Trust as directed by management, ensuring compliancewith Trust safety standards, procedures and specifications.Planand organise major interruptions, maintenance activities and manage work ofcontractors and directly employed labour.
Provide practical training to othersand evaluates work.Managedirectly employed labour in line with all relevant Trust Policies, carryoutdisciplinary and attendance management investigations providing detailedinvestigation/management reports.Deputisefor Estates Manager (Operations) on the full range of management duties as wellas providing technical advice to other Estates Staff, Senior Managers, ClinicalColleagues and 3rd Party Contractors.Workingto standards laid down in Trust policies and legislation to provide a safe andsupportive environment for patients, staff and visitors.Therole can be challenging but rewarding and is one of the most important in termsof both patient and staff contact.
Expected Shortlisting Date 25/11/2024 Planned Interview Date 02/12/2024 About us LeedsTeaching hospitals NHS Trust is a large trust that has real aspirations toprovide the best possible care for our patients which is driven through ourLeeds Way Values.
These epitomise our way of working in terms of being patientcentred, fair, collaborative, accountable and empowered to be the best that wecan be.TheEstates team embrace this and focus upon doing our best, giving staff theopportunities to feel valued and have a real career and to make a difference inwhat we do.
Innovation and challenging the norm are key fundamentals in what wedo.
The challenge will always be to move boundaries, develop strategies thatwork better and embrace technology to improve our service.
The team at StJames's is quite small and tight knit yet has a significant impact upon thepatient experience and our collective goal is to be best that we can, embracechange and give of our best.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles.
Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed.
If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.
Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will Manage and oversee the installation, maintenance, servicing and repair of the full range of Estates Services equipment.
Perform work including activities which require comparison of a range of options, complex facts requiring analysis to resolve technical issues in complex and multifaceted equipment / situations.
Responsible for ensuring safe systems of work are maintained inline with HTM and recognised codes of practice by carrying out Authorised Person Duties for Lifts, Ventilation Systems, Working at Height, Water Systems and Pressure Systems (this list is not exhaustive) following training, assessment and formal appointment by the Trust.
Undertake condition surveys, evaluating inspection reports and perform the duties of a Clerk of Works to oversee capital work across the Trust as directed by management, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards, procedures and specifications.
Plan and organise major interruptions, maintenance activities and manage work of contractors and directly employed labour.
Provide practical training to others and evaluates work.
Manage directly employed labour inline with all relevant Trust Policies, carryout disciplinary and attendance management investigations providing detailed investigation/management reports.
Deputise for Estates Manager (Operations) on the full range of management duties as well as providing technical advice to other Estates staff and contractors.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential HNC/HND in a Mechanical, Electrical or Building Discipline or equivalent experience in a building services/estates management environment.
Experience Essential Good Communication skills Ability to work unsupervised and autonomously Ability to plan and organise own workload Previous experience in managing directly employed staff and contractors working on breakdowns and PPM on technical mechanical / electrical or building disciplines found in a hospital environment.
Desirable Working in a acute Hospital Environment, HTM 06, Nurse call systems, BMS-Systems, Fire Alarms, HBNs A detailed knowledge of health technical memoranda and the ability to give comprehensive advice and guidance on the design, installation and operation of specialised building and engineering technology Experience of working in an acute Hospital Environment: Familiar with Healthcare Technical Memorandums (HTMs) and HTM-06 (electrical safety), nurse call systems, computer-based Building Management System Skills & Behaviours Essential Flexible and approachable.
Able to work as part of a team and co-ordinate work with other trades.
Understands and demonstrates the importance of effective communication with department heads.
Professional approach.
Able to prioritise own workload Additional Requirements Essential Able to work safely at heights.
Able to work within confined spaces (subject to suitable training).
Able to satisfy the physical demands of the job.
Able to understand and comply with the requirements of the Trusts H&S policies (subject to suitable training).