Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

The Estates Maintenance Department is looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistant Higher 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 work with a team of Assistants and trades staff and assist in the repair and maintenance of various systems throughout the hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting band 2 maintenance assistants
• Plumbing and drainage
• Boilers/calorifiers.
• Nurse call, portable equipment testing
• Ventilation
• Lamp/fluorescent tube replacement
• Minor building fabric repairs
• Decoration of small areas/rooms as they become available
• Hanging/rehanging of notice boards/whiteboards
• General maintenance related cleaning duties
• Providing backup for craftsmen/contractors
• Other specialist duties may also be required after appropriate training.

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

What we are looking for

• To be able to understand and clarify detailed instructions, interpret operational manuals, finding and demonstrate the best solutions.
• Analytical and judgement skills
• Manage own workload, prioritising work and response times
• Work independently, without direct supervision or as part of a team and where appropriate, identify any deficiencies and report
  them to the appropriate team leader so there is minimum disruption whilst carrying out work.
• Demonstrate own activities to less experienced or new employees and support the induction of new starters.
• Take responsibility for the collection of materials and consumables from suppliers, as required.
• To work safely with tools ensuring a controlled working area, in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations, and site-specific protocols.
• To have a good understanding of all aspects of fire safety.
• Participate in extended hours activity via rostered overtime.

Person specification

Qualifications / training required

Essential criteria

• Knowledge & experience in engineering practises Base level of theoretical knowledge.
• Knowledge & relevant experience plumbing, electrical & building repairs.
• NVQ 3, City and Guilds or equivalent experience in performing engineering operations
• Full and clean driving licence

Desirable criteria

• CSCS, PASMA, IPAF

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Relevant and recent experience in similar maintenance organisation.
• Working at Heights & Manual handling
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of identifying faults and assisting in repairs

Desirable criteria

• Experience in Minor repairs to Mechanical & Electrical Building installations
• Experience of carrying out Routine Surveys & Audits
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary Estates & Facilities team in a healthcare environment

Values and behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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

http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/   Information on Southampton as a place to live and enjoy

https://www.uhs-vle.co.uk/   See what fantastic training and development we have on offer at UHS

http://www.youtube.com/user/SouthamptonHospitals learn about the Trust through visiting our YouTube channel 

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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