Torquay - Senior Electrical Engineer

Job overview

Reporting to the Head of Technical Services this post has professional responsibility for Electrical Services and the Electrical Infrastructure for the Trust and for providing specialist and professional advice to staff, directors, and senior managers and to the local Health Community (CCG) on matters relating to Trust Mechanical Services.

• · Accountable for the electrical services strategy and practices across the Trust and the local community including relevant Service Level Agreements; Developing and leading the Electrical services agenda’s
• · Is the responsible person for safe electrical systems and alongside the Head of Technical Services is responsible for compliance of all electrical systems and plant with all statutory legislation and CQC requirements
• · Provide direction for the competency requirments for the Estates Delivery team
• · Is responsible to ensure the correct maintenance requirements and scheduling of PPM activities meet current compliance standards

Working for our organisation

As part of a team and working closely with other functions within the Trust, you will be supporting our patients, staff and visitors, in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all.

Working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and which ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.

Some flexibility of shift times will be required. On call duties are required by this role.

• · Manage, monitor and co-ordinate all Electrical installations, services and work activities ensuring compliance with relevant current legislation, CDM, NHS guidance, health and safety, standards, codes of practice, Trust polices, regulations
• · Manage external electrical contractors and specialist services personnel working on the electrical infrastructure ensuring, supervision, training, quality outputs and control
• · On behalf of and with agreement of the Head of Estates Delivery Delivery and Estates Operations Manager co-ordinate a robust process and rota for ensuring the availability of trained staff (to include succession planning) to fulfil the of Authorised Person (normally band 5, 6) and Competent Person for:
• o Electrical High Voltage Systems
• o Electrical Low Voltage Systems
• · Carry out ‘Authorised Person’ duties in support of the rota as required for Electrical High Voltage Systems and Electrical Low Voltage Systems
• · On behalf of the Head of Technical Services be responsible for the preparation of inspection, maintenance and safety programmes for the maintenance and control of the electrical infrastructure, and for provision of assurance on safe systems to the Head of Technical Services and the Director of Workplace
• · Provide specialist electrical input into tender specifications and working with procurement obtain, quotes or tenders for electrical services ensure that every contractor has a contract, and that Trust procurement rules, and standing financial instructions are adhered to
• · Provide specialist electrical input into capital projects working closely with members of the Estates development team, and sign off and endorse electrical installations and drawings as safe effective and that fit with the Trust engineering strategy
• · Be responsible for safe electrical systems, including fire detection and nurse call systems and for the maintenance, monitoring and compliance of said systems, working closely with infection control to produce regular assurance reports on the safety and suitability of systems to the Capital, Infrastructure and Environment Group
• · Ensure the development and maintenance of all electrical records including as-fitted drawings, maintenance manuals, statistical returns, Workplace information, performance reports, controlled documents, logbooks, updated policies and procedures
• · With the Head of Technical Services prepare, implement and evaluate short, medium- and long-term plans for the replacement or upgrading of electrical plant, equipment, systems and infrastructure based on risk assessment to include the formulation, for agreement and delivery of backlog and specialist services electrical maintenance programmes with minimum disruption to patient services
• · If required, direct electrical services design for small schemes in compliance with Trust Standing Orders, Instructions, Policies and Procedures
• · Be responsible for the recording of, monitoring, review and provision of timely reports to the Head of Technical Services and Trust Board on the electrical planned preventative maintenance services (PPM) and the responsive maintenance service. Ensuring that work carried out is recorded appropriately and that these services are delivered in the most cost-effective way and within budget
• · Be responsible for the preparation of inspection, maintenance and safety programmes for the maintenance and control of all electrical infrastructure, the High and Low Voltage (HV & LV) electrical distribution network and for provision of assurance on safe systems to the Head of Technical Services and Director of Workplace
• · Be responsible for the delivery or overview of any annual electrical schemes funded from capital to be delivered on time within budget and to the necessary quality standards. This includes the provision of necessary and regular reports on progress to the Capital Investment Group, Head of Estates Delivery, Capital Infrastructure and environment group and Director of Workplace as required
• · Undertake complex audits, reviews and research surveys aimed at improving services and facilities. Prepare reports, data and presentations to a very high standard and undertake option appraisals and produce viable business cases for new service development proposals
• · To work on own initiative to deliver agreed departmental objectives in a specific area

Please see the attached job description for full job scope and person specification

Person specification

Application key points

• Knowledge and experience in Electrical Services in Estates Healthcare
• Specialist knowledge in LV electrical systems to Authorised Person level
• Knowledge of statutory compliance in electrical systems
• Specialist knowledge in HV electrical systems to Authorised Person level

• A good understanding of IT systems to include Microsoft Office software, and Estates CAFM systems
• Ability to communicate in a non-technical manner so that audience can understand
• Abillity to work flexibly as required
• Ability to generate reports as required i.e. KPI's, system performance reports

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
• Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
• Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
• It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references

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