Job overview Due to an internal promotion a vacancy for a Multi-skilled Craftsperson (Engineering -Electrical) has arisen within the Estates Maintenance Department at Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust.The Estates Maintenance Department provide a varied range of building and engineering services to Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust in order to maintain the buildings and associated services in line with current legislation and standards.
The department is committed to the ongoing training of their staff to a high standard in order to comply with legislation and to ensure that the patient environment is maintained so as to be safe but in a cost effective and efficient manner.
Main duties of the job To carry out or oversee the repair/planned and unplanned maintenance, installation of all plant and equipment associated with premises administered by the Estates & Facilities Division.
To carry out, as appropriate in accordance with his/her trade, and when required, duties of other trades equivalent to their grade within the Estates & Facilities Division and to assist the operational function of the Division, in the pursuit of a fully flexible workforce.
To carry out their duties to a high standard in an efficient and timely manner.
Working for our organisation Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1 and became a Foundation Trust in April 8.We employ almost 5, members of staff, provide around hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.The results in the 0 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with % of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients.
We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities JOB PURPOSETo carry out or oversee the repair/planned and unplanned maintenance, installation of all plant and equipment associated with premises administered by the Estates & Facilities Division.Please see full job description.
Person specification Knowledge Essential criteria Display knowledge of Electrical principles and theory Skills Essential criteria Succesful completion of Trade Test Experience Essential criteria Experience of electrical fault finding and installation Key Messages·Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
We are a flexible working employer, so please talk to us about any flexible working requirements.
·All correspondence will be sent to the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.·Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.·Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 4 (Exceptions) Order 5 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 0 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download Further details / informal visits contact NameMark PinboroughJob titleAssistant Maintennace ManagerEmail ****** number If you have problems applying, contact Address Recruitment Team Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe Cheshire CW1 4QJ Telephone