The post holder will be expected to act on their own initiative and will represent the Specialist Engineering team at designated Trust Governance meetings.

The role of the Specialist Engineer is to deliver specialist engineering activities to all wards and departments within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and legal requirements.

Specialist engineering services are defined as but not limited to systems covered both HTM's and statutory instruments, i.e., Medical Gas, Pressure Systems, HV/LV Voltage, Passenger Lifts, Water Systems, Ventilation Systems etc.

They will support supervisors in ensuring competency is maintained across the in-house team by delivering specialist engineering training and mentoring. They will support in the development of technicians and apprentices, compiling and monitoring training programs.

The post holder will support the management of key specialist engineering service contracts and will act as a lead in designated service areas commensurate with their specialty ensuring appropriate audits, contact management and remedial actions are delivered. Will support in delivery and prioritisation of the actions identified in Authorising Engineers and highly complex technical reports.

Maintain, operate and review pre-planned maintenance programme related to specialist engineering and complex technical subjects reviewing working practices and procedures where required.

Main duties of the job

• To contribute to the achievement of good corporate governance throughout the Trust, and direct estates team members as required, ensuring their compliance with all Trust policies and procedures.
• To be a lead in designated specialist engineering subjects in the process of ensuring compliance with all Trust Statutory and Non-Statutory responsibilities relating to the Trust's Estate.
• Developing the culture of responsiveness, ownership and customer care amongst Estates staff.
• Work efficiently using complex technology to work within Service Level Agreements and key performance indicators.
• Provide technical expertise and training on all aspects of Estates Maintenance function, promote communication at all levels and bring innovation, monitoring and measurement to ensure a value for money service.
• The post holder will be responsible for Health and Safety and welfare matters affecting the staff in or attached to their area of work responsibility. This will include risk assessment, safe systems of work, training toolbox talks and safety inspections.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To undertake relevant research with other NHS organisations to assist with learning and service development of the department to meet the needs of the Trust.
• To ensure all specialist engineering systems within specialist area are installed and maintained in accordance with current legislation, health and safety regulations, codes of practice and Health technical guidance.
• Support the development, monitoring and review of safe systems of work applied to specialist engineering services.
• Support the creation of succession plans for the development of junior engineers and apprentices.
• Requirement to analyse highly complex engineering condition reports and drawings, covering life critical systems that supply services across whole hospital sites. Use of judgement to proactively address areas of concern and undertake risk prioritisation to ensure robust governance.
• To critically appraise tender and quotation returns for specialist engineering services to ensure the Trust receives value for money and will receive the required level of service required to meet the specification of the contract.
• To undertake complex analysis of specialist engineering breakdowns, providing multiple solutions based on expert knowledge that manage risk exposure and financial investment to allow senior management to make informed decisions.
• Requirement to undertaken physical analysis of specialist engineering equipment to monitor performance and to undertake fault diagnosis with the use of fine tools and equipment.
• To act and lead in a professional manner demonstrating the Trusts values when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors and staff.
• Contribute to the development of the CAFM system ensuring effective change management process are implemented to reflect the needs of the Estate.
• Support the management of external specialist engineering contractors and staff carrying out work on the Trusts assets and buildings, ensuring delivery and assurance of SLAs and KPIs.
• Deliver training and support the development of competent persons within your specialist area both internal and external to the Trust.
• Undertake Estates specialist engineering audits and condition surveys reporting into Estates Governance and senior teams.
• Contribute to the estates risk register to ensure an accurate view of operational risk and backlog maintenance requirements.
• Management of specialist engineering projects designed to improve or maintain compliance with statutory requirements. Will also be required to take the Operational lead on Capital improvement projects, defining the requirements of the project, supporting decisions on derogations / plan changes and ensuring that a suitable product is handed over into Operational management the key emphasis being on the ability to meet the scope of clinical need and on the ability to maintain.

• To undertake roles of Authorised Person in accordance with the requirements of Healthcare Technical Memorandum for example: Medical Gas Pipeline systems, High and Low Voltage Electrical systems. Critical Ventilation Systems.
• To undertake training of Estates Technicians, as designated by training / competency matrix, to ensure that the knowledge and skills base is maintained and developed to meet the requirements of current and future engineering services and changes in legislation.
• To support on the development of Trusts CAFM system, utilising the system to ensure a robust management system of records and assets. To ensure operational Estates changes are implemented with the CAFM system ensuring continued compliance.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified to Degree Level in Engineering/Building Services or HNC/HND Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with significant management experience
• Extensive experience in operational maintenance in a Mechanical, Electrical or Building service discipline or equivalent significant experience
• Membership of a Professional Institution eg IHEEM, IEE, IET, I.Mech, CIBSE
• IOSH Managing Safely
• A recognised training qualification/apprenticeship in Electrical or Mechanical Services

Desirable

• Legionella awareness L8 - Responsible Person
• NEBOSH - Level 3 Certificate
• Appointments as an Authorised/Competent person

Experience

Essential

• Experience in specialist engineering in installation and maintenance systems
• Experience of supervisory responsibility for directly employed staff and contractors working on defects and PPM on technical electrical, mechanical, or building disciplines found in an acute environment
• Experience of Working in an Authorised Person role )e.g Medical Gas , High Volatge)

Desirable

• Experience working with Computer aided facility management systems
• Considerable knowledge of Health care Engineering knowledge of Healthcare Engineering services (EG HV/LV/Water?Vent etc)
• Experience of Working in an acute or non-acute hospital setting

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems of a highly complex and contentious nature
• Ability to receive and interpret highly complex and contentious information of a sensitive nature and being able to communicate the magnitude of the situation with non-estates professionals so that the risks are clearly understood without causing panic
• Strong communication skills, for effective working relationships throughout the organisation including presentation to Executive Directors
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Highly organised approach to work
• Strong IT/PC Skills to be able to develop and operate the various computer systems
• Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Ability to interpret and make judgement across a wide range of highly complex estates issues taking into account legislation, expert advice and conflicting demands
• Ability to understand and interpret legislation and develop work plans and policies
• Ability to react to unplanned events/emergencies in a controlled planned manner and communication of issues and progress as per the agreed communications policy

Skills

Essential

• Ability to cope with and manage demanding and stressful scenarios
• Ability to undertake performance monitoring fault diagnosis using fine tools and equipment
• A dedicated and committed member of a team
• Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands
• Excellent attention to detail
• Must be Approachable and tactful
• Ability to work flexible as needs arise, and ability to work overtime at short notice

Planning & Organisational skills

Essential

• Able to prioritise works and manage conflicting priorities

Desirable

• Experience of implementing estates operational strategies

Equality, Diversity & 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 Role Requiements 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 arise
• Able to undertake all duties as detailed in the job description
• To be able to participate on the Estates Management On Call Rota if required to do so

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with Trusts Values And Behaviours

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Glenfield Hospital

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9QP

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