Overview
A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. The Estates & Facilities Department at Queens Hospital is looking for a dynamic individual to work alongside professionals who care about delivering a first class service. Quality and patient care is paramount, and the Estates & Facilities team ensure the best service is given. The successful applicant will have a fundamental knowledge of health care estates maintenance procedures and priorities. You will be part of the team responsible for delivering a comprehensive electrical maintenance and installation service across the Trust’s estates, which will be responsive, efficient, financially effective and of a high standard. You should possess good communication skills both written and verbal.
Previous applicant need not apply.
Closing date of applications: 22 September 2025. Interview date: TBC.
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
Responsibilities
* Provide the delivery of a comprehensive electrical maintenance and installation service across the Trust’s estates.
* Ensure services are delivered in a responsive, efficient, financially effective and high-standard manner.
* Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with colleagues and stakeholders.
Requirements
* Excellent knowledge of Estates and a strong understanding of health care estates maintenance procedures and priorities.
* Strong communication, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
* Previous experience in electrical maintenance and installation within a healthcare environment preferred.
Benefits
* Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support from recruitment to joining and beyond.
* A variety of staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
About the Trust & Facts
* We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
* An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
How to apply
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship.
Application & Shortlisting
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025.
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