NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
To provide a safe comfortable & statutory compliant environment for the effective provision of state of the art clinical care for our patients.
This is achieved by maintaining and delivering an effective Planned Preventive Maintenance programme and reactive repair service as well as executing installation and commissioning works of critical plant and equipment to support the delivery of all clinical services.
Provide an integral contribution to the continual management & control of Health Associated Infection with respect to the built environment, in compliance with national HAI SCRIBE, Health Environment Inspectorate (HEI) & Healthcare Associated Infections Task Force audits and Facilities Management Tool (FMT).
Provide technical support & expert guidance in the design and implementation of clinical service developments, including development support in the writing of specification & preparation of tender documents through to awarding contracts, planning & organising the projects.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent, Full time
Hillington Laundry
Shift Pattern - 5 over 7 days to include night shift and weekends
Key responsibilities:
General Duties
1. Provide a safe and comfortable environment for the provision of clinical care
2. Ascertain desired action using acquired skills and abilities to expedite best solution for desired outcome and assist putting solutions into practice
3. In depth knowledge of Building Services infrastructure including the following services:Electrical distribution Systems Steam & Condensate distribution systemsDomestic Hot & Cold water servicesHeating service (Wet systems)Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)Air Tube Transport SystemFire Alarm SystemsEmergency Lighting SystemsNurse Call Systems
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
4. Served a recognised apprenticeship in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Plumbing. Equivalent to SVQ Level 4 Higher National Diploma, Modern Apprenticeship - Level 4, Professional Development Awards (SCQF - 8-9)
5. Knowledge of procedures for mechanical and gas maintenance and repair of electrical equipment; BTEC/ HNC Level plus relevant post apprenticeship training or equivalent experience.
6. Attend training courses as required by Estates Managements and NHS policies, procedures The post holder must undergo specialised training in systems and equipment to gain the in depth theoretical knowledge required to comply with numerous laws, national guidelines and standards. In order to fulfil these requirements within a health care environment, the post holder requires training and regular re-certification in order to maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of their competency and expertise on revised regulations. e.g.
7. Low Voltage SHTM 06-02 (One week training and certification and appointed in writing by AP, revalidation training and certification every three years) plus BS 7671 IEE wiring regulations
8. Mandatory first Aid duties for working with electricity; to level of competence and training to meet requirements of safe code of practice for working with electricity
9. Level 3 C&G 2391 Award in the Inspection, testing and verification of fixed wiring systems.
10. Level 3 Awards in the In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT) G&C 2377 Pt 1 and the Management Requirements for the Maintenance of Electrical Equipment G&C 2377 Pt 2.
11. Medical Gas Piped Systems (MGPS) SHTM 02-01 Pt b, training (One week training and certification and appointed in writing by AP, revalidation training and certification every three years)
12. Natural Gas installations (Gas Safe Registration) (Two week training and certification, refresher every five years)
13. Pressure System regulations 1998. etc;
14. Decontamination
15. SHTM 2030 Pt 3 Validation and verification Washer-disinfectors
16. SHTM 2010 Pt 3 Validation and verification Sterilisation.
17. Have successfully completed a recognised course of Multi skilling training to enable full flexible working across all 3 disciplines
18. Working Knowledge of National NHS Scotland Technical Standards, “Scottish Health Technical Memorandums (SHTMs)” operational & management procedures.
19. Ability to work unsupervised.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
20. A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
21. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
22. Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
23. Enhanced pay for working public holidays
24. NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
25. Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
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