Estates Technician - Electrical

Overview

The post-holder will operate and maintain the Trust\’s electrical installations and services, in an economical, efficient and safe manner, in accordance with legislation and agreed standards. This includes the repair, maintenance or installation of all plant, equipment, systems and building structure/fabric associated with all Trust properties.

Responsibilities

• Play a proactive role within the team undertaking Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), testing and calibration, fault finding, emergency response, defect correction and minor works.
• Undertake electrical testing and record results to ensure compliance with the latest edition of the wiring regulations BS7671.
• Request remedial works and carry out emergency repairs and isolations as and when required.
• Undertake electrical installations in accordance with the latest edition of the wiring regulations.
• Undertake fault-finding on complex LV networks, critical systems and equipment. Use cause & effect analysis and detailed evaluation and examination to gain a solution, communicating with all hospital staff to verify symptoms of faults.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspection and testing in accordance with all Trust and departmental quality procedures.
• Undertake portable electrical equipment and fixed installation testing and general inspection as required.
• Follow planned maintenance schedules under the instruction of the estates management.
• Undertake essential repair works and general plant maintenance activities under the instruction of estates management.
• Follow detailed engineering drawings and specifications under the guidance of estates management.
• Interpret technical information and formulate technical solutions to improve equipment performance.
• Use all relevant hand and power tools and other equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of any works.

Working for Whittington Health

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, and we are open to differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences.

Work in accordance with the requirements of HTM 06-02, the electrical safety code for low voltage systems. Carry the trust supplied mobile communication device at all times and respond immediately to any on-site emergency. Take all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment when working in hazardous areas (e.g., elevated heights and confined spaces, including lift shafts). Comply with ward/department requirements when working in areas of barrier nursing, operating theatres, mortuary or general ward and patient areas to carry out repairs to plant/equipment. Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times. Comply with safeguarding responsibilities and attend appropriate training. Complete all report sheets and test certificates as necessary. Inform Estates Management regarding plant or equipment failures, order replacement parts/services through estates stores as necessary. Monitor items of plant and equipment and provide feedback to Estates Managers and Administration staff to ensure completed work is recorded for audit. Ensure accuracy of data input into Trust systems. Always comply with regulations and Trust procedures. Notify Estates Management of any deviation from regulations and any plant/equipment faults. Carry out duties in accordance with current health and safety legislation. Secure cooperation of staff in implementing operational procedures for new equipment or repairs. Adapt to developments in duties and procedures to meet changing department needs. Actively participate in the operation and control of the engineering planned maintenance schemes to ensure departmental targets and objectives are met. Liaise with on-call estates management and hospital management outside of normal working hours as required. When working in patient areas, reassure patients as to the safety of equipment and instruct patients in use of equipment after investigation of reported faults. Participate in relevant training and development as identified. Pass on training and instruction to work colleagues and other hospital staff, as appropriate to their profession/trade. Undertake continuing professional development, including mandatory and statutory updating, maintaining a portfolio. Participate in research, audit and surveys as required.

Safeguarding

To comply with the Trust\’s Safeguarding Children and Adults policies, procedures and protocols. All staff have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This will require you to:

• Ensure familiarity with and compliance with the London Child Protection Procedures and protocols for safeguarding children and young people.
• Ensure familiarity with the London Multi Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Pan London Procedures.
• Ensure familiarity with local information sharing protocols and systems.
• Know the appropriate contact numbers and reporting lines.
• Participate in required training and supervision.
• Comply with professional boundaries and codes of conduct.

Whittington Health is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Application and processes

Your application form should include:

• Provide only a business email address for referees.
• Include evidence showing how you meet essential requirements in the job description.

Closing dates are guide dates; early submission is encouraged. If you do not hear within three weeks after the closing date, you may not have been shortlisted. Check emails regularly; correspondence may come via the trac.systems portal. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period for all staff, except GMC registered doctors.

Other important information

• Applications from job seekers requiring sponsorship will be considered; check eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.
• Applications are welcome from those wishing to job-share or work flexibly. We are committed to equal opportunities.
• In submitting an application, you authorise Whittington Health NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer process if appointed. Identity verification and background checks may be conducted remotely where applicable.

The Trust uses electronic starter forms and securely stores information to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.