Job overview
Contract - Permanent
Hours - 37.5 hours per week
Base - Scarborough
The Estates Department is seeking to employ a Specialist Services Supervisor- Mechanical (AP) responsible for the Steam and Pressure System Compliance to assist the team and work with directing resources where necessary, in the expert management of the Trusts complex heating systems across the York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (YTHFM) Estate.
You will be the Authorised Person for the maintenance of all properties and plant, working to ensure all duties, legal requirements and responsibilities are adhered to in line with all relevant statutory legislation and guidance in order for the Trust to meet its statutory obligations.
A sound knowledge of Heating systems including Steam generating plant, LTHW systems, RO Systems, ASHP, Chiller plant, and primary and secondary distribution systems is required. The applicant must also be aware of appropriate control and preventative measures of Legionella, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa and other water borne bacteria.
This position will demand a highly disciplined, motivated individual. You will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care and always put patients at the heart of everything you do. You will be working in a multi-professional team and will need to think on the spot and use your own initiative. You will be enthusiastic about creating a culture of continuous improvement within the NHS.
Main duties of the job
To assist Facilities Management in providing a dedicated service and be responsible for the practical implementation and operation of YTHFM’s safety policies and procedures relating to the engineering aspects of Mechanical Pressure Systems. Acting as the first point of contact for any heating issues and providing all other departments with the technical assistance they require.
To ensure all functional testing of critical systems is carried out to ensure compliance to JSP 375, Volume 3, Chapter 4. To carry out detailed analysis of all test reports, performed by either in house staff or external contractors, and to ensure any remedial actions are completed. To consult with external organisations and YTHFM’s appointed Authorising Engineer to resolve complex faults and ensure all future installations meet relevant standards.
The post holder will be qualified to act as the Authorised Person across the complete range of estates services and as such will accept on behalf of YTHFM each piece of new/refurbished plant or equipment into service. The post holder will help develop YTHFM and Trust Policies within Building Services. The post holder will act as a YTHFM expert and liaise/negotiate with external bodies on new projects.
Working for our organisation
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Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
·Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
·27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
·A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
·A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
·Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
·NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
·An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
·Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.
art of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
1. Degree level qualification or equivalent level of experience
2. The postholder must have completed an accredited level 3 trade specific apprenticeship (3-4 years). Or demonstrate equivalent level of experience
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential criteria
3. Formal training/experience Schneider Controls computer control equipment
4. Formal training/ experience fire alarm systems
5. Formal training/experience steam generating boilers
6. Formal training/experience of fire control in buildings.
Desirable criteria
7. Specialist expertise in Health service knowledge across a range of technical subjects, to enable them to carry out statutory required tasks in the areas.
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
8. To work independently under own initiative guided by specialist knowledge and departmental policies and procedures