Senior Specialist Engineer

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To ensure all specialist engineering systems within specialist area are installed and maintained in accordance with current legislation, health and safety regulations, codes of practice and Health technical guidance.
• Support the development, monitoring and review of safe systems of work applied to specialist engineering services.
• Lead on creation of succession plans for the development of junior engineers and apprentices.
• As part of continual personal development, identifying solutions using technological advances and practices within Health care engineering.
• Requirement to analyse highly complex engineering condition reports and drawings, covering life critical systems that supply services across whole hospital sites. Use of judgement to then proactively address areas of concern and undertake risk prioritisation to ensure robust governance.
• Requirement to undertaken physical analysis of complex specialist engineering equipment to monitor performance and to undertake fault diagnosis with the use of fine tools and equipment.
• To act and lead in a professional manner demonstrating the Trust's values when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors and staff.
• Contribute to the development of the CAFM system ensuring effective change management process are implemented to reflect the needs of the Estate.
• Key contributor to ensuring appropriate systems are in place to evidence ongoing compliance with local and national policies as required for CQC standards, HTM and health care technical guidance.

• Ensure effective monitoring of works undertaken to ensure compliance to statutory requirements actors the estate.
• Provide and articulate reports to Trust governance groups and committees.
• Lead on creation of specialist engineering policies, process and guidance inclusive of implementation, training and review for specialist area.
• Ensure that Specialist Engineering Polices are created with support from clinical teams and that the key aspects of the policy are clearly communicated with the clinical personnel affected by the policy.
• To support the delivery of internal assurance on specialist engineering compliance and competencies through a concise audit programme.

• Responsible for ensuring that consistently high standard of customer service is delivered by effective monitoring of internal and external service lines.
• Regular contact with nursing staff at ward level, having incidental contact with patients.
• Ensure that when receiving highly complex, contentious information of a sensitive nature, such as condition reports on complex / life maintaining engineering equipment, that the key risks and solutions are clearly articulated to clinical leaders. Barriers in communication exist where busy clinical leaders do not have the time or technical knowledge to appreciate full engineering reports. These must be summarised and presented in a way that does not cause panic and but also clearly articulates the magnitude of the risk and the solutions that are available.
• Key decision maker on Trust approach to HTM and statutory compliance and the development of risk-based response to engineering standards
• Management of external specialist engineering contractors and staff carrying out work on the Trust's assets and buildings, ensuring delivery and assurance of SLA's and KPI's.
• Deliver training and support the development of authorised and competent persons within your specialist area both internal and external to the Trust.
• Communicates technical issues, safety issues and major operational issues to Senior Estates Management as required under the Estates communications strategy.
• Undertake Estates specialist engineering audits and condition surveys reporting into Estates Governance and senior teams.
• Key contributor to the estates risk register to ensure an accurate view of operational risk and backlog maintenance requirements.
• Management of complex specialist engineering projects designed to improve or maintain compliance with statutory requirements. Will also be required to take the Operational lead on high value Capital improvement projects, defining the requirements of the project, supporting decisions on derogations / plan changes and ensuring that a suitable product is handed over into Operational management; the key emphasis being on the ability to meet the scope of clinical need and on the ability to maintain.
• To undertake training of Estates Technicians, as designated by training / competency matrix, to ensure that the knowledge and skills base is maintained and developed to meet the requirements of current and future engineering services and changes in legislation.
• To support on the development of the Trust's CAFM system, utilising the system to ensure a robust management system of records and assets. To ensure operational Estates changes are implemented with the CAFM system ensuring continued compliance.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Qualified to Degree Level (or equivalent experience) with post graduate knowledge and experience
• Extensive experience in operational maintenance in a Mechanical, Electrical or Building service discipline or equivalent significant experience
• Membership of a Professional Institution eg IHEEM, IEE, IET, I.Mech, CIBSE
• IOSH Managing Safely
• A recognised training qualification/apprenticeship in Electrical or Mechanical Services

Desirable criteria

• Legionella awareness L8 - Responsible Person
• NEBOSH - Level 3 Certificate
• Recognised Management Qualifications

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience in specialist engineering in installation and maintenance systems
• Experience of line management and supervisory responsibility for directly employed staff and contractors working on defects and PPM on technical: Electrical, Mechanical or Building disciplines found in an acute hospital environment
• Experience of Working in an Authorised Person role )e.g Medical Gas , High Volatge)

Desirable criteria

• Experience working with Computer aided facility management systems
• Considerable knowledge of Health care Engineering knowledge of Healthcare Engineering services (EG HV/LV/Water?Vent etc)
• Experience of Working in an acute or non-acute hospital setting

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems of a highly complex and contentious nature
• Ability to receive and interpret highly complex and contentious information of a sensitive nature and being able to communicate the magnitude of the situation with non-estates professionals so that the risks are clearly understood without causing panic
• Strong communication skills, for effective working relationships throughout the organisation including presentation to Executive Directors
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Highly organised approach to work
• Strong IT/PC Skills to be able to develop and operate the various computer systems
• Evidence of good written and spoken communication skills

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to interpret and make judgement across a wide range of highly complex estates issues taking into account legislation, expert advice and conflicting demands
• Ability to understand and interpret legislation and develop work plans and policies
• Ability to react to unplanned events/emergencies in a controlled planned manner and communication of issues and progress as per the agreed communications policy

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to cope with and manage demanding and stressful scenarios
• Ability to undertake performance monitoring fault diagnosis using fine tools and equipment
• A dedicated and committed member of a team
• Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands
• Excellent attention to detail
• Must be Approachable and tactful
• Ability to work flexible as needs arise, and ability to work overtime at short notice

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Experience of Implementing estates operational strategies

Equality Diveristy & Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Other requirments specific to the role

Essential criteria

• Has the ability to travel, as will be required to work at other sites
• Ability to work out of hours, evenings, weekends and bank holidays as needs arise
• Able to undertake all duties as detailed in the job description
• To be able to participate on the Estates Management On Call Rota if required to do so

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with Trusts Values And behaviours

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Senior Specialist Engineer (PDF, 600.5KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)