Estates Building Services Operative

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Building Services Operative to join the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Estates team, based at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch.

For this post, we are looking for a driven and enthusiastic individual who is experienced in general building repairs and general building maintenance, or has experience in a similar role.

Our Trust offers a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days per year rising to 29 days after 5 years service and then 33 after ten years service. We offer a generous pension scheme and various other staff benefits such as the cycle to work scheme.

This is an excellent opportunity for a can do individual with energy, drive and enthusiasm and we are very much looking forward to appointing a new Building Services Operative to join our team and contribute to delivering the best service possible for patients and staff.

Main duties of the job

- Carrying out general building fabric repairs/maintenance, simple joinery, flooring repairs, painting etc.

- Assisting Craft staff with more complex repairs.

- Carrying out basic plumbing ordrainage repairs/minor installations.

- Carrying out simple electrical repairs such asreplacing lamps, cleaning light diffusers.

- Carrying out Portable appliance testing (PAT) where required (PAT training will be provided if necessary)

- Carrying out grounds and gardens work includinglitter picking, pruning and removing rubbish

About us

Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Our objectives are simple:

Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people

Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: BuildingServices Operative

GRADE: Band3

DEPARTMENT / LOCATION: Estates Dept, WorcestershireAcute Hospitals Trust

REPORTS TO: AssistantEstates Officer

ACCOUNTABLE TO : Estates Officer

HOURS 37 per Week

Job Purpose:

Toparticipate in the provision of an Estates service primarily undertaking day-to-dayinspections, repairs, planned maintenance, installation and minor improvementsto the hospital Mechanical/ Electrical systems and building fabric.

Thepost is primarily based at AHR but candidates will work at all Trust sites ifrequired to.

Someout of hours work is anticipated to gain access to problematic areas

Scope of Duties:

Thispost has no budgetary responsibilities.

Thepost has no supervisory responsibility.

TheEstates Department is primarily responsible for two hospital sites the KidderminsterHospital, and Alexandra Hospital Redditch. The Alexandra hospital is a 325 bed generalhospital.

TheKidderminster hospital site contains a small rehabilitation ward, a GP leadward, a treatment and diagnostic centre which contains 4 theatres, Endoscopy,X-ray and a Renal unit.

Key relationships:

Internal:

Liaiseand co-operate with all estates personnel and persons carrying out dutiesprescribed by the assistant Estates Officer or any other member of the EstatesManagement team.

Developand maintain a close working relationship with modern matrons, ward sisters andother clinical / non clinical staff. Promote and maintain good workingrelationships with all Trust staff.

External:

Promoteand maintain a good working relationship with all relevant external serviceengineers/contractors and service providers.

Wherenecessary promote and maintain a good working relationship with all relevantmaterial/spares suppliers and equipment manufacturers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

The maintenance assistant will be employed on workin a multi-skilled way, on their own initiative on less complex tasks and underthe instruction and supervision of skilled building service staff on morecomplex tasks .

1.Carry out simple planned preventative maintenancework in accordance with Estates schedules and accepted good working practices.

2.Carry out general building fabric repairs, making good brickwork and walls, simple joinery, floor repairs includingoutside paving, painting etc assist craft staff in more complex repairs

3.To carry out simple necessary plumbing ordrainage repairs or installations

4.Carry out simple electrical repairs such asreplacing lamps, cleaning diffusers, PAT testing

5.Use chemicals to clean / disinfect internal /external areas

6.Participate fully in all relevant estatesprocedures and ensure completion of all necessary documentation in accordancewith Estates Department policies.

7.Carry out grounds and gardens work, includinglitter picking, pruning, removing rubbish

8.When required advise others on the correctoperation of equipment to which you are conversant.

9.Record written work information legibly andwithout errors as required also record information using the Planet CAFM or other applicable software.

10. Wear theappropriate protective clothing and footwear, uniforms, safety wear andequipment as deemed appropriate to the job.

11. Wherenecessary induct and instruct other staff on duties in support of your own.

12. Whenrequired and authorised by your direct line managers give assistance andsupport to other trade disciplines within the Estates Department to ensure anefficient estates service is provided.

13. Whenrequired participate in the gritting and snow/ice clearance of the Hospital roadsand pavements.

14. To carry outall duties in a safe manner, having regard for the safety of others.

15. To undergoall necessary update and health & safety training

16. Participationin response/emergency teams for fire, major incident and any other requiring anEstates Department input.

17. Whenrequired drive the Trust vehicles.

18. To beresponsible for the upkeep, tidiness and maintaining of a safe workingenvironment in the workshops and engineering plant rooms.

19. Wherenecessary undertake training and operate any computerized systems that are usedwithin the Estates Department.

20. To liaiseclosely with all modern matrons, ward sisters and heads of departments withregards to relevant estates matters.

21. Carry out theexecution of any other duties as relevant to the Estates services, which may beallocated by management.

22. Be preparedto be available, within reason, to work at short notice, out of normal hours,in emergency situations.

23. QUALITYSTANDARDS

Be presentable

Be on time, if working to a schedule

Leave the workplace neat and tidy

Be polite and courteous

Ensure customer satisfaction before leaving

Ensure dignity of clients at all times

AnySpecial Requirements

Overtime may be required in order to maintainessential equipment/services.

Flexible working hours will be periodicallyrequired in order to maintain essential services.

Standard Clauses:

The purpose of thispost should remain constant, but the duties and responsibilities may vary overtime within the overall role and level of the post. The post holder may fromtime to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any such changeswill be made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs.

Competence

The post holder isresponsible for limiting his/her actions to those which s/he feels competent toundertake. If the post holder has any doubts as to his or her competence duringthe course of his/her duties then s/he should immediately speak to their linemanager or supervisor.

Codesof conduct

All employees of theTrust who are required to be registered with a professional body, to enablethem to practice within their profession, are required to comply with theircode of conduct and requirements of their professional registration. Those staffwho are not required to be registered with a professional body are required tocomply with the Trusts codes of conduct.

Confidentiality

The post holder mustmaintain confidentiality, security and integrity of information relating topatients, staff and other Health Service business.

RecordsManagement

All employees of theTrust are legally responsible for all records that they gather, create or useas part of their work within the Trust (including patient, financial, personneland administrative), whether paper or computer based. All such records are consideredpublic records and all employees have a legal duty of confidence to serviceusers. Employees should consult their manager if they have any doubt as to thecorrect management of records with which they work.

Healthand Safety

Employees must be awareof the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act(1974) and the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992) and all relevantTrust Health and Safety Policies and Guidance.This ensures that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintaina safe environment for employees, patients and visitors to the Trust.

InfectionControl

Employees must acceptpersonal responsibility and accountability for Infection Prevention and Controlpractice. Employees should ensure theyare familiar with, and comply with, all relevant Infection Control policies forminimizing the risk of avoidable Health Care Associated Infection. AllEmployees must undertake annual mandatory updates in Infection Control.

RiskManagement

It is a standardelement of the role and responsibility of all employees of the Trust that they fulfilla proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. Thisentails the risk assessment of all situations, taking appropriate actions, andreporting all incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly. It is a contractualobligation that all employees must co-operate with any investigationsundertaken.

Childrenand vulnerable adults

You have aresponsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children/youngpeople/vulnerable adults that you come into contact with or are responsible forin your job role and sphere of competence.

DisclosureBarring Service Disclosure (formerly CRB)

The Trust aims topromote equality of opportunity for all, with the right mix of talent, skillsand potential. Criminal records will betaken into account for recruitment purposes, only when the conviction is relevant. As the Trust meets the requirements inrespect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offeredemployment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Criminal RecordsBureau before the appointment is confirmed.This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, aswell as convictions. Postholders may periodically be asked to undertake are-check.

Vettingand Barring Scheme

The Trust is legally required to check all staffagainst the ISA Childrens and Vulnerable Adults barring lists if they engagein what is defined as Regulated Activity or Controlled Activity: RegulatedActivity is defined as working closely with children or vulnerable adults, paidor unpaid, on a frequent or intensive basis. Controlled activity is work thatprovides opportunities for contact with children or vulnerable adults, or theirrecords. This includes caterers, cleaners, administrators, contractors,maintenance workers and their managers and supervisors.

If the post holders role is defined as regulatedor controlled activity they will be required to be checked against therelevant ISA barring lists and will need to be ISA registered as and when theregistration scheme is launched.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Able to use hand and simple machine tools Knowledge of basic health and safety Ability to communicate effectively through E mails, spoken communication and non-verbal communication

Desirable

Polite and presentable Able to understand and carry out complex tasks accurately Good spoken communication skills Able to relate to the general public Able to work effectively as part of a team Able to keep calm and work effectively under pressure.

Qualifications

Essential

Level 2/3 City and Guilds qualification in construction/maintenance or equivalent experience

Desirable

Experience working in general building repairs/maintenance role for another organisation

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 5 years experience working in a role carrying out general building repairs/maintenance

Desirable

Experience carrying out Portable Appliance Testing Experience of working in a similar role for another organisation

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