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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

6d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Engineering
    Facilities Management
  • Oxford

AI generated summary

  • You must prioritize essential facilities, assist in safe systems of work, plan maintenance, supervise teams, and respond to technical issues while following regulations and policies.
  • You will prioritize and manage mechanical tasks, supervise maintenance work, ensure compliance with regulations, and coordinate with contractors for essential facilities.

Requirements

  • - Work in accordance with the requirements of HTM’s, HBN’s, British Standards, Model Specifications and all Statutory Regulations, Codes of Practice and Trust Policies and Procedures, identifying and proposing changes for own work area to the Mechanical Team Leader
  • - Prioritise work requirements on essential facilities which could have a direct detrimental impact on the patient experience e.g. nurse call handsets, patient toilets/wash facilities and patient beds. The role involves prioritising and being able to react to changing workloads
  • - Contribute to the development, implementation and review of the Trust’s Estates plans and work closely with the other Estates Managers/team Leaders in the development of works programmes
  • - Assist with the set up and Implementation/management of the Estates safe systems of work (e.g. Permit to Work, isolation procedures) under the guidance of AP’s to ensure that all safe systems of work are carried out correctly
  • - Plan maintenance works, including liaison with users and contractors
  • - Supervise maintenance assistants and operational estates contractors, allocating tasks/re-prioritising where necessary, and ensuring the quality of specification and workmanship
  • - Liaise with the Estates Helpdesk when receiving emergency works and service complaints
  • - Act on own initiative and advise senior staff of implications of technical issues when attending site on call out

Responsibilities

  • - Work in accordance with the requirements of HTM’s, HBN’s, British Standards, Model Specifications and all Statutory Regulations, Codes of Practice and Trust Policies and Procedures, identifying and proposing changes for own work area to the Mechanical Team Leader
  • - Prioritise work requirements on essential facilities which could have a direct detrimental impact on the patient experience e.g. nurse call handsets, patient toilets/wash facilities and patient beds. The role involves prioritising and being able to react to changing workloads
  • - Contribute to the development, implementation and review of the Trust’s Estates plans and work closely with the other Estates Managers/team Leaders in the development of works programmes
  • - Assist with the set up and Implementation/management of the Estates safe systems of work (e.g. Permit to Work, isolation procedures) under the guidance of AP’s to ensure that all safe systems of work are carried out correctly
  • - Plan maintenance works, including liaison with users and contractors
  • - Supervise maintenance assistants and operational estates contractors, allocating tasks/re-prioritising where necessary, and ensuring the quality of specification and workmanship
  • - Liaise with the Estates Helpdesk when receiving emergency works and service complaints
  • - Act on own initiative and advise senior staff of implications of technical issues when attending site on call out

FAQs

What is the employment band for the Estates Mechanical Assistant role?

The Estates Mechanical Assistant role is Band 2.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours for this position are 37.5 hours per week.

How many vacancies are available for this role?

There is one vacancy available for this role.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Estates Mechanical Assistant?

The primary responsibilities include supporting and undertaking mechanical trades operations and maintenance work, ensuring compliance with safety standards and policies, and assisting with the management of planned engineering/building maintenance programmes.

Is there a need for the Estates Mechanical Assistant to prioritize tasks?

Yes, the role involves prioritizing work requirements based on essential facilities that could impact patient experience.

What kind of regulations and standards should the Estates Mechanical Assistant comply with?

The Estates Mechanical Assistant should comply with HTM’s, HBN’s, British Standards, Model Specifications, Statutory Regulations, Codes of Practice, and Trust Policies and Procedures.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits regarding this position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Gordon Rennie, Senior Estates Mechanical Engineering Manager, via email at Gordon.Rennie@ouh.nhs.uk or by phone at 07584 105478.

Will the Estates Mechanical Assistant be responsible for supervising other staff?

Yes, the Estates Mechanical Assistant will supervise maintenance assistants and operational estates contractors, allocating tasks and ensuring quality workmanship.

What is the Trust's focus when delivering care?

The Trust's focus is on "Delivering Compassionate Excellence," emphasizing values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence.

Will the Estates Mechanical Assistant need to act on their initiative?

Yes, the Estates Mechanical Assistant is expected to act on their initiative and advise senior staff of implications of technical issues when attending site on call out.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A world renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK. Care to join us?

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Mission & Purpose

OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (OUH) is a world renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK. The Trust is made up of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital (which includes the Children's Hospital, West Wing, Eye Hospital, Heart Centre and Women's Centre), the Churchill Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, all located in Oxford, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury, north Oxfordshire. The Trust provides a wide range of clinical services, specialist services (including cardiac, cancer, musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation) medical education, training and research.