Technical Services Officer – Decontamination and Water Safety

3 weeks ago


Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit:

As a key member of the Estates team, the Technical Services Officer - Decontamination & Water Safety provides a vital role in Atlas. You will provide the necessary management, supervisory and maintenance skills to ensure the safe and continuous operation of electrical, mechanical and decontamination engineering services and building plant situated within Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTH). They will mainly be associated with the Decontamination of instruments and equipment including Pathology Autoclaves and Endoscopy services together with community services.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Estates, the Technical Services Officer - Decontamination & Water Safety is responsible for managing:1. Decontamination maintenance and repair2. Day to day management of the Decontamination Team3. Water pre-planned maintenance activities and associated repairs4. Water system monitoring, sampling and associated documentationThis role will involve working in partnership with Sterile Services Manage and other departmental managers specifically in Gastroenterology / / Pathology Cardiology,/ Urology / Gastrology etc. as well as other areas within the Trust as postholder will be the Appointed Person for Decontamination for the Trust (Only internal appointment HTM01-01 Part B section

About us

Experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North teams ensure our clients properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trusts frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.

further information

Job description

Job responsibilities

Whilst not exhaustive, the following duties represent an indication of the key duties and responsibilities expected of the post holder.

Decontamination maintenance, repair and specialised duties Work with and evaluate the productivity / performance of trade groups and contractors to ensure a high quality effective maintenance, repair, testing and installation service is provided which is responsive to the users needs. They will also be required to plan and organise maintenance, testing and validation activities. Work in partnership with Sterile Services Manage and other departmental managers specifically in Gastroenterology / / Pathology Cardiology,/ Urology / Gastrology etc. as well as other areas within the Trust as requested. Act as a professional role model for the department as the Appointed Person for Decontamination for the Trust (Only internal appointment HTM01-01 Part B section Responsible for the maintenance of the Estates Decontamination Quality Management System. The post holder will be expected to attain specialist technical knowledge for all the Trusts specialist services including decontamination equipment and have the ability to demonstrate a professional qualitative standard of service delivery. Demonstrate leadership skills and will be multiskilled on work across a range of technical issues and be the Engineering Lead for the Trust on all decontamination issues ensuring that all relevant policies and procedures together with the Trust quality system are established maintained and implemented. Demonstrate assessed competence, achieved through training and experience, and demonstrate to have relevant qualifications in decontamination on Porous Load Sterilizer / Washer Disinfectors /Automated Endoscope Reprocessors / Endoscope Drying Cabinets. Be the Authorised Person and to undertake the role of Multi-Skilled Maintenance Craftsperson to carry out the majority of non-routine and also routine works and must be able to fault find on complex systems using cause effect analysis and to calibrate appliances, using fine tools and materials. Undertake regular technical training to develop new working procedures for equipment as the needs of the specialist engineering services evolve. In addition, the post holder will have the ability to advise and train both clinical and non-clinical staff in decontamination procedures.

Day to day management of the Decontamination Team Develop the role of the Estates department in Decontamination services. Attend and participate in the Decontamination Steering Group committee. Participate in Decontamination on call rota 1-3 Supervise, communicate with and develop maintenance workers within the decontamination environments, and assess/evaluate the quality of work. The post holder shall also support the provision of professional supervision, induction and training of new starters, apprentices and maintenance staff as part of a personal development programme. Ensure that individual objectives are undertaken on an annual basis and that that associated action plans are developed and completed.

Please ensure you have read the full Job Description & Person Specification before applying for the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to a professional level in a relevant discipline , building services, engineering electrical, mechanical, estates management, surveying or similar. Relevant credited technical qualification in Decontamination Systems. Hold a technical qualification in specialist area to undertake full duties of role ( completion of Water HTM Competent Persons Course

Desirable

Appropriate postgraduate and/or professional qualifications in a relevant discipline

Experience

Essential

Be able to demonstrate competence in the required range of technical aspects applicable to this post Demonstrate a minimum two years previous experience within a similar environment, having completed a recognised qualification Experience in managing a team and demonstrable managerial qualities

Desirable

Experience of working in the NHS

Special Knowledge/Skills

Essential

Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedure Ability to understand technical drawings and diagrams and diagnose technical faults Be able to organise workloads and demonstrate an ability to manage priorities under pressure and make decisions

Desirable

Relevant professional membership IHEEM

Personal Qualities

Essential

Physically fit, active, and have the ability to pass pre-employment medical screening Have good communication skills. Clear and accurate written and verbal communication skills. Able to listen and give instructions effectively Highly motivated and capable of motivating others Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships Capable of working autonomously Actively seeks to develop their own knowledge, skills and ability

Commitment

Essential

Consistent and reliable attendance record

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