Band 2
Main area: Water Management Team. Grade: Band 2. Contract: Permanent. Hours: 37.5 per week.
Job ref: 360-G-11252. Department name: West Herts – General Staffing Site. Location: Watford General Hospital, Town: Watford. Salary: £26,618 per annum (inc. HCA). Closing date: 15/06/2026.
Work type: Full time, Flexible working.
Job overview
This role involves performing and supporting essential water hygiene tasks, such as water flushing, temperature monitoring, documentation, and fault reporting, as directed by the Water Safety Manager.
Carry out planned preventive tasks and record all activities on a handheld electronic device.
Work in accordance with relevant Water Safety Plan requirements and Building Regulations, interpreting and following all regulations, and immediately notifying the Water Safety Manager of any deviations.
Use all relevant PPE, tools, and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works.
Work activities may be demanding and/or non‑routine and involve travel between Trust properties.
Main duties of the job
* Flushing Water Outlets: Regularly flush taps, showers, and other water outlets to prevent stagnation, thereby reducing the risk of microbial growth such as Legionella bacteria.
* Monitoring Water Temperature: Check and ensure water temperatures remain within safe limits to prevent scalding and inhibit bacterial growth.
* Recording and Reporting: Keep detailed logs of flushing activities, including times, duration, and any irregularities. Report any signs of contamination, faulty outlets, or temperature anomalies to maintenance or infection control teams.
* Maintenance Support: Identify and report any leaks, blockages, or damage to water outlets to maintenance staff for repair.
* Compliance: Ensure flushing procedures follow healthcare regulations and infection control policies to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
* Risk Management: Contribute to the hospital’s water safety management plan by supporting regular water system maintenance to minimise infection risks.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Carry out daily Water Hygiene duties, perform tasks in a professional manner, work independently with support from the Water Safety Team.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
* The willingness to attend courses.
* Sanitary Plumbing.
* Maintenance of Domestic Hot Water Systems.
* Confined Spaces Training.
* Health and Safety Awareness.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of Health & Safety.
* Knowledge & awareness of Estates legislation.
* Familiar with: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, ACOP L8, Fire Precautions Act, Fire Regulations, COSHH Regulations, HTM 04 Water Systems.
Experience
* Professional manner maintaining the values of the Trust.
* Experience working in Healthcare premises.
* Experience working in a reactive & pressurised environment.
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute healthcare services to a core catchment population of approximately half a million people living in west Hertfordshire and the surrounding area, and also serves residents of North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and East Hertfordshire.
As an employer of nearly 6,000 people, the Trust is one of the biggest employers in the area and sees nearly a million patients each year.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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) and Order 2020. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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