Job summary
Your Hospitals Need You! Not all superheroes wear capes, some are even Hospital Engineers.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) are seeking a highly motivated Estates Craftsperson (Mechanical/ Plumbing Bias) who will be based at Grantham Hospital. The post holder is required to play a proactive part within the Estates Technical team to meet Trust objectives in a safe, cost effective, efficient manner in compliance with legislation and good practice.
There is no better time to join the team at ULHT, we are developing our operational Estates Team in order to support the Trust on its continuous development plan, our aims and ambitions are set high and we want you to be part of the developing journey with us. Do you have the ambition to make your hospital a better place for the community? Do you have the passion about Engineering? Do you want to learn new skills and become a true rounded Engineer with skills in which some areas are only specialist in the Healthcare, if this sounds like the challenge you are looking for, then apply today.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure that maintenance activities are effectively recorded, signed and dated appropriately and evidence based.
- Support and encourage multi-disciplinary working.
- Encourage team working in all aspects of team focused department performance.
- Provide a role model for others to emulate, working alongside colleagues and exhibiting high standards of professional behaviour.
- Challenge traditional practice, seeking improved methods of task delivery which improve quality, safety and working practices.
- Carry out duties in a safe, clean and effective way in accordance with Trust Policies, Procedures, Legislative guidance, and best industry practice.
- Support the development of team roles through mentoring and shadowing, allowing the teams to learn from your skills.
- Maintain accurate records for reactive and planned activities.
- Excellent Communication Skills, Written and Verbal.
- Work on own initiative, to act independently and seek advice as necessary within the parameters of the expected work activities. Able to plan, organise and manage own work activities.
- Comply with relevant policies, guidance and statutory regulations.
- Able to work to agreed timescales.
- Able to Drive and have a Valid full UK driving License or applicable UK approved Driving License.
About us
What's the hospital like?
Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the new medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Louth Hospital is set on the edge of the Wolds and serves the communities of Louth and the local area. It provides day case surgery, outpatients, and x-ray and endoscopy services.
If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting then we would love to hear from you so, what are you waiting for?!
"Excellence in rural healthcare", delivered by people who put patients at the heart of everything they do.
One Trust, Endless opportunities.
Whats in it for you?
- NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer.
- Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change).
- Flexible working & career breaks: Helping you match work and home life ask about reduced hours, compressed hours, flexible working, term-time only working, job sharing and unpaid leave.
- Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and well pay you weekly ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
- Family & Childcare including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
- Health & Wellbeing including mindfulness, counselling, mental health first aid, health check, MOTs, physiotherapy, eye tests.
- Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research and GP speciality training programme.
- Discounts & Salary Sacrifice including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics and wider wallet.
- Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- City and Guilds Qualification or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3
- Served an apprenticeship or other recognised training
Desirable
- Gas Safe registered
- Member of an Approved Plumber Scheme
Experience Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience
Desirable
- Experience gained in a hospital environment
- Experience with hot and cold water systems, Legionella and Pseudomonas Prevention and Chlorine Dioxide dosing equipment
Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes Essential
- In‑depth knowledge of Water Fittings Regulations and Bylaws
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Flexible Approach
- Good communication - written and oral
- Good IT skills
- Leadership qualities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Grantham Hospital
101 Milnthorpe Road
Grantham
NG32 3JT
Employer's website: https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/
Date posted
26 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 to £27,596 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
357-GR-758-22-C
Job locations
Grantham Hospital
101 Milnthorpe Road
Grantham
NG32 3JT
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