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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Engineering
    Facilities Management
  • Manchester, +1

AI generated summary

  • You should be motivated, a specialist in your field, ensure compliance with standards, support maintenance operations, and provide technical advice while liaising with teams and contractors.
  • You will ensure operations comply with policies, oversee maintenance, provide technical advice, manage contractors, and monitor equipment performance for optimal patient care.

Requirements

  • - Motivated individual to the position of Mechanical and Electrical Manager
  • - Support the Operational Manager, in close cooperation with other Senior Estates Engineering staff
  • - Successful ongoing operation and maintenance of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust premises and assets
  • - Special emphasis on liaising with the Trust Projects teams
  • - Ensuring statutory compliance and a suitable environment for patient care is available at all times
  • - Ensure that the Trust's premises and assets are installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the Trust's policies, DoH guidance (HTM/HBN) and industry best practice
  • - Specialist in your field
  • - Responsibility in the absence of the Operational Manager to make appropriate decisions
  • - Ensure the successful delivery of maintenance of the infrastructure required for patient support
  • - Responsible for ensuring the assets are maintained in accordance with statutory and mandatory requirements
  • - Work with the Maintenance Team and contractors at all premises operated and maintained by the Trust
  • - Provide a quality service that is responsive to service and clinical needs
  • - Ensure that external Consultants and contractors are fully aware of the policies, procedures and standards of the Trust's Estates and Facilities Department
  • - Provide detailed professional technical advice to staff and contractors on complex and non-routine issues
  • - Monitor the performance of plant and equipment against commissioning data and operations manuals
  • - Ensure compliance with HTM and relevant industry guidance
  • - Act as R.P for Water and Ventilation

Responsibilities

  • - Support the Operational Manager, in close cooperation with other Senior Estates Engineering staff, with the responsibility for successful ongoing operation and maintenance of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust premises and assets with a special emphasis on liaising with the Trust Projects teams and ensuring statutory compliance and a suitable environment for patient care is available at all times.
  • - Ensure that the Trust's premises and assets are installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the Trust's policies, DoH guidance (HTM/HBN) and industry best practice.
  • - Be the specialist in your field and have the responsibility in the absence of the Operational Manager to make appropriate decisions to ensure the successful delivery of maintenance of the infrastructure required for patient support.
  • - Responsible for ensuring the assets are maintained in accordance with statutory and mandatory requirements and shall work with the Maintenance Team and contractors at all premises operated and maintained by the Trust to provide a quality service that is responsive to service and clinical needs and provided efficiently and effectively to the highest possible standards.
  • - Ensure that external Consultants and contractors working in conjunction with you are fully aware of the policies, procedures and standards of the Trust's Estates and Facilities Department.
  • - Provide detailed professional technical advice to staff and contractors on issues that are complex and non-routine relating to the infrastructure and associated plant and equipment.
  • - Monitor the performance of plant and equipment against commissioning data and operations manuals to ensure that it operates in accordance with the HTM's.
  • - This will include re-commissioning control panels in accordance with HTM's and operations manuals as part of validation and verification checks to ensure compliance with HTM and relevant industry guidance as well as act as R.P for Water and Ventilation.

FAQs

What is the main role of the Mechanical and Electrical Engineer within the Estates Department?

The main role is to ensure the successful ongoing operation and maintenance of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust premises and assets, with a focus on statutory compliance and maintaining a suitable environment for patient care.

What qualifications are necessary for this position?

Candidates should have a relevant background in mechanical and electrical engineering, as well as experience in managing infrastructure maintenance, and possess knowledge of DoH guidance (HTM/HBN) and industry best practices.

Is experience with contractor management required for this role?

Yes, experience in managing external consultants and contractors to ensure compliance with the Trust's policies and procedures is essential.

What are the responsibilities in the absence of the Operational Manager?

In the absence of the Operational Manager, the Mechanical and Electrical Engineer will be responsible for making appropriate decisions to ensure the successful delivery of maintenance for patient support infrastructure.

Will I need to provide technical advice?

Yes, you will be required to provide detailed professional technical advice to staff and contractors regarding complex and non-routine issues related to infrastructure and associated plant and equipment.

How does this position support patient care?

This position ensures that all assets are maintained in accordance with statutory and mandatory requirements, which is crucial in providing a quality service that supports effective patient care.

Is there an emphasis on compliance in this role?

Yes, there is a strong emphasis on ensuring that maintenance activities comply with statutory requirements, HTMs, operational manuals, and industry guidance.

What regions does Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust serve?

The Trust provides services in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and the Borough of Wigan, as well as a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester and beyond.

How is the working atmosphere in Greater Manchester?

Greater Manchester is known for its innovative, vibrant atmosphere with a warm and welcoming community, offering an exciting environment to live and work.

Who can I contact for more information about this job?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Phil Denman, Operational Manager, via email at philip.denman@gmmh.nhs.uk.

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

We provide life-changing mental health and substance misuse recovery services.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2017
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services across Greater Manchester. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate mental health care that enhances the quality of life for individuals and their families. They focus on supporting mental wellbeing through comprehensive, patient-centered services and innovative treatments tailored to meet the needs of their diverse community.