Facilities Operative (Bank)

Job summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our Facilities team at Sancta Maria Hospital.
The postholder will support the Facilities team in providing an effective maintenance, security and portering service for the Hospital within statutory obligations, HMT policy and related documentation.
Main duties of the job Some of the duties include Working as part of a multi-disciplinary professional team ensuring a high standard of planned/reactive maintenance for the Hospital, to ensure no disruption to hospital services.
Undertaking the day-to-day planned maintenance routine duties and repairs, checks and testing of the complete spectrum of services found in a clinical building environment.
Undertaking daily audit on Building Management System to ensure all plant and equipment is functioning correctly.
Liaising with the Facilities Helpdesk / interact with work allocation procedures for daily work plan/issues including assisting with communications with the ward/departments on progress of jobs.
To assisting with the provision of Hospital-wide portering services to ensure a high standard of patient care is delivered Providing a prompt response to any security incidents in line with the SOPs.
monitoring CCTV systems and intruder alarm, ensuring all equipment is operational and any faults are reported immediately to the relative contractor.
About us The Healthcare ManagementTrust is a charity built on a defining set of principles which are at the heartof everything we do; they make us who we are and ensure that we stand apartfrom others within our sector.We acknowledge and valuethe ethos and mission of the founders of HMT, our Homes and our Hospitals; wewill ensure that these principles continue to be at the heart of our work.HMT believes everyone hasthe right to dignity, privacy and respect and we pride ourselves on providingquality and considered care to each and every individual in a safe, comfortableenvironment.
We are look to engage with people who can carry this visionthrough with commitment, enthusiasm, care and attention.We are the only privatehospital in Swansea offering a wide range of procedures carried out by a numberof our leading consultants.
As a not-for-profit organisation, Sancta Mariahospital is passionate about putting the patient first and we are committed todeveloping a five-star hospital which will set new standards in clinical careand patient experience in South West Wales.Benefits includeEnhanced pay forunsociable hoursOn-going training anddevelopmentQuality work environmentTeam Working Job description Job responsibilities JobDescriptionDutiesinclude:Work as part of a multi-disciplinaryprofessional team ensuring a high standard of planned/reactive maintenance forthe Hospital, to ensure no disruption to hospital services.Undertake the day-to-day plannedmaintenance routine duties and repairs, checks and testing of the completespectrum of services found in a clinical building environment.Undertake daily audit on BuildingManagement System to ensure all plant and equipment is functioning correctly.Undertake weekly fire alarm &sprinkler testingUndertake backup generator full loadtestingUndertake weekly nurse call systemtestingUndertake all testing around watersafety, including temperature checks, TMV servicing & fail-safe checks,infrequently used flushing, descaling/disinfect.Endoscopy decontamination maintenanceincluding water sampling, Automatic Control Testing & Process Challengingof scope wash.Liaise with the Facilities Helpdesk /interact with work allocation procedures for daily work plan/issues includingassisting with communications with the ward/departments on progress of jobs.To assist with the provision ofHospital-wide portering services to ensure a high standard of patient care isdeliveredTo be responsible for the removal ofhospital general waste, laundry, clinical waste, Cytotoxic and Sharps disposalbins from the Ward, Theatre and Outpatients Departments and for the safedisposal according to Hospital PolicyTo be responsible for the checking andchanging of oxygen cylinders on a twice daily basis and to ensure safe storageof medical gases and liaise with Facilities Manager for re-ordering to ensuregas stores are fully stockedDecant Cryogenic liquid to vessel forconsultants when requiredTo transfer and deliver goods to andfrom designated areasEnsure the safety and security of allpersons and properties at the Hospital.Ensure all facilities, Maintenance &security policies and procedures of HMT are followed and adhered to.Ensure full site is secured during outof hours including intruder alarm settingCarry out patrols as requested.Provide a prompt response to anysecurity incidents in line with the SOPs.To monitor CCTV systems and intruderalarm, ensuring all equipment is operational and any faults are reportedimmediately to the relative contractor.Lead for all fire alarm activations andprovide fire marshal dutiesEmergency 1st aid responders.Provide additional cover as runner forResus team when requiredAudit medical equipment to ensure all ingood working order before use including hospital beds & wheelchairsGeneral ResponsibilitiesTo be responsible for the health, safetyand welfare of yourself and others whilst at work, including colleagues,patients and visitors to the Hospital and for alerting management to anyhazards or potential risks to health and safety.To be fully conversant with the HMTpolicies relating to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and WhistleblowingTo ensure compliance with the HMTInformation Governance Policy and GDPR, maintaining an appropriate level ofconfidentiality around issues that may be personal or commercially sensitive.To ensure compliance with National andlocal Infection Prevention and Control guidance and policiesEstablishing and maintainingpositive working relationships both with colleagues, residents, visitors andother health professionals and agencies.To act as an ambassador for the HMTcompany Vision.
Ethos and ValuesTo promote equality and diversity at alltimes and across all work activities, with an emphasis on protectedcharacteristics and promoting Fairness, Respect, Equality, Dignity and Autonomy(FREDA)To adhere to HMTpolicies and procedures.Attend mandatorytraining days / courses, on or off site, as per contractual agreement and rolerequirementTo undertake any other duties andaccountabilities which would be lawful, reasonable and appropriate to the role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic literacy and numeracy skills Basic IT literacy skills Desirable NVQ or equivalent in building maintenance Experience Essential Experience in building maintenance Good communication skills Have a good understanding of the English language both spoken and written Desirable Previous experience of working in a Healthcare environment Knowledge of Health and Safety Knowledge of COSHH Knowledge of water safety in a healthcare environment