Technician (Days)

Job overview

They will have been trained wider than their core skill and acquired elements of both Electrical and Mechanical skills and have reached a level of flexibility and competence which enables them to achieve and apply the ability where required to perform across numerous duties, these will include general maintenance and installation on the complex systems that form part of the infrastructure to the site.

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to the advert

Main duties of the job

Carry out specialist installations and repairs on, power, lighting, nurse call, fire alarms and intruder alarms, including any programming that may be required and passing on operational instructions to ward or department staff.

Activate power changeover plant and be able to safely isolate from generators or local network in the event of a malfunction.

To be conversant with, and work on inverter drives and soft start systems.

Be able to work safely on standby electrical systems such as 400V generators and UPS systems.

To be able to work on Door Access and Security Tagging systems throughout the Trust site.

Design and carry out any electrical installation work as and when required and be able to diagnose and repair faults on these systems according to the IEE Wiring Regulations for Electrical Installations (BS7671).

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Test, diagnose and repair faults on engineering and/or electrical and plumbing installations, plant and equipment, to deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others.

Understand the working of mechanical and/or electrical and plumbing systems within NHS buildings.

Instruct others on the above features and other aspects of his/her work.

Perform a wide range of work of other crafts.

Manufacture, assemble, erect and install new work.

Carry out repairs, maintain and efficiently run plant and equipment.

Use all relevant tools and equipment.

To participate in/learn new procedures, new technology, in order to improve methods of works so increasing Department efficiency and utilisation.

Perform PPM maintenance on these systems along with any other duties delegated to them by the Team Leaders that are within their capabilities.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• Recognised and registered EITB, City & Guilds qualification or other approved training.
• BTEC ONC or equivalent

• Attendance on First Aid and Health and Safety
• Registration with approved organisations ie., UK Register of Electricians, JIB Schemes, Gas Safe etc.

Experience

• Experience in a similar specialist role in a commercial or industrial building services engineering environment with demonstrable total commitment to specialise, but also to be versatile and offer flexibility across a wide range of specialist building service elements.

• Working in an Acute Healthcare environment

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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

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If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available. This is in line with the current guidance in England that whilst young people under the age of 18 can leave school (on the last Friday in June) they must then do one of the following:

• Stay in full-time education, for example at a college
• Start an Apprenticeship
• Spend 20 hours of more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training

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Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

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Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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