Job overview

The Estates Maintenance Department is looking to recruit an Electrical Technician to join our dedicated team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust. We operate across Southampton General Hospital and Princess Anne Hospital, this is a large static site.

You will have relevant knowledge and experience in an Electrical Engineering Field such as Electrical Systems up to 415Vac, IET Wiring Regulations, Building Services, Health Care Environment, and Knowledge of HTM06-02/06-03.

The successful candidate will earn around £28,407 + £4,260 (Retention and Recruitment Pay) per year.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. 

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. 

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

• Provide Technical support to the team
• Undertake day-to-day reactive, planned preventive maintenance and minor installation work
• Repair equipment and fault-finding
• Provide temporary support to Band 5 charge hands/supervisors within the Estates Maintenance Tea
• You will work on the following Electrical systems: 
• Single phase (230VAC) and three phase (415VAC
• Various electric motors and associated control gear including Inverters
• POD system
• Nurse call and fire alarm system
• Building management system (BMS)
• Air Handling Unit
• IPS and UPS system
• Potential for LV AP duties with training provided.

What we are looking for

• Served a recognised apprenticeship in relevant Electrical trade.
• Level 3 or higher vocational trade certificate in an Electrical Engineering discipline (NVQ3, C&G Level 3 or equivalent Armed Forces Qualification)
• BS 7671 (2008) 18th edition (includes latest edition) qualification.
• Computer literate
• Understanding of Health and Safety requirements including risk assessments and method statements
• Have a Flexible approach to working.
• Participate in Electrician’s On call rota.
• Previous experience in Healthcare Engineering
• Previous experience working with electrical safe isolation.
• Experience within other associated trade disciplines
• Inspection and Testing
• Medical Gases
• LV/HV installations

Additional information

• Core working hours are 0730-1530 Monday- Friday, however, the successful applicant will be expected to participate in an on-call roster currently 1 day in 7.
• Weekday on-call requires site attendance 1400-2200hrs and 2200-0730hrs from home.
• Weekend on-call requires site attendance 0730-1530hrs (paid as overtime) and on-call from home.
• 1530-0730hrs. Call outs are paid as overtime or taken as lieu time.
• The Estates Maintenance Department has a demonstrable track record in developing staff to enhance personal learning through training.

Person specification

Qualifications / training required

Essential criteria

• Time served apprenticeship from recognised body (CITB, City and Guilds, National Vocational Qualification, JIB, Armed Services) or equivalent in an Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Services discipline. Qualifications in relevant subjects to an HNC/HND level, OR equivalent level (HNC) of knowledge and practical experience achieved through experience in a hospital or similar environment.
• Expert specialist trained in electrical/mechanical services, systems, and equipment; involving fault-finding, repair, inspection and commissioning in electrical and mechanical plant and systems which provides the engineering support to the smooth running of the hospital.
• Vocational qualifications, following training/courses to satisfy the Trust’s ever expanding highly complex nature of equipment

Desirable criteria

• Member of registered/professional bodies such as the IHEEM, IMechE, CISBE for the jobholder’s specialist field.
• C&G 2391 Testing and Inspection

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Relevant and recent experience in similar maintenance organisation
• Sound trade working knowledge
• Able to demonstrate leadership qualities Experience of “safe system of work” procedures

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of other trade topics Relevant experience within a national health service environment or similar government organisation
• Preferably practical experience within the building services engineering contracting and maintenance industries, within the NHS or similar government organisation.
• Past supervision experience
• Relevant experience within a national health service environment or similar government organisation

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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