Job summary
- Main area
- Technician - Electricial
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 413-91776-EF-LS
- Employer
- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Christie
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Multi Skilled Technician - Electricial
Band 5
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for multi-skilled maintenance technician with an electrical bias to join our team.
You will need to be able to demonstrate commitment, enthusiasm, professionalism, working within a fast-paced healthcare environment. We are looking for an individual with the ability and willingness to work outside of their comfort zone.
Main duties of the job
You with have a well-rounded working knowledge of electrical systems carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance on equipment such as, generating sets, industrial distribution systems, emergency lighting, patient calls and IPS/UPS systems
As well as having a biased to the above electrical systems, the successful candidate will also be expected to carry out maintenance tasks to ventilation units, LTHW distribution systems, piped medical gases, drainage systems, fire detection systems, building management systems and water systems within a healthcare environment
The post holder will be required to participate in the Estates out of hours on-call service.
Working for our organisation
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.
We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To work appropriate to core skills and develop other skills in line the trusts requirements.
1. Service, test, diagnose, repair and calibrate advanced mechanical, electrical and electronic installations, plant and equipment.
a. Using technical manuals
b. Communicating with manufacturers and suppliers of equipment
c. Follow protocols when working in radiation & other controlled areas
d. Ordering spare parts and service materials
e. Plan and prioritise reported faults
2. Use and understanding of the building engineering management system.
a. Extracting data and printing fault reports
b. Using the information generated to prioritise work into critical and non-critical faults
c. Inform management of any serious problems which may affect the running of the hospital
d. Computer programming, modifying and making additions to the system
e. Liaise and communicate with the systems managers
3. Attain Low Voltage Authorised person in line with HTM 06
a. Preparing test certificates
b. Isolation and making safe areas within the hospital for contractors to carry out their work
c. Ensures electrical safe working and issues permits in line with HTM06
4. Carry out Test & Inspections in line with current IEE Regulations
a. Authorise and commission new electrical installations
b. C & G accreditation for, Inspection and testing, portable Appliance testing.
5. Attend to fire calls and communicate with Fire Officers.
a. Determining the cause of the alarm, rectify and replace as required
b. Confirming with the Fire Officer the cause of the alarm, and signing his report
c. Report back to management and indicate any remedial action that may be required
d. Using a Laptop computer to programme the fire control panels
6. Deal with new situations as they arise and pass on knowledge to others;
7. IT Skills.
a. Recording times of attendance
b. Creating spreadsheets to record and present information
c. Send and receive information
d. Search for information using the internet
e. Generate reports
8. Service and Maintain Air handling Units including Theatre plant.
9. Attain Medical Gas competency.
10. Service and Maintain Domestic Hot Water & Cold-Water Systems.
a. Monitoring & recording of temperature readings.
b. Carry out duties in line with Trust Policy on Legionella.
11. Undertake duties of craftsperson’s if required.
12. Assemble, install and commission new work.
13. Use all relevant tools and equipment.
a. Hand tools, including electric drills & grinders
b. Testing & calibration instruments
14. Use and safe operation of hydraulic platforms, and roof access
a. Correct use of safety harness and equipment
15. Instruct other on all aspects of their work.
a. Represent the estates department when commissioning new equipment and pass on all relevant information to colleagues
16. Learn new techniques with training as necessary.
a. Attend training courses and update skills
17. Understand fully the relationship of craftsperson’s work with their own.
18. Work safely and with consideration for others.
a. Having knowledge of COSHH and Safety at work regulations
b. Safe use of hand winding gear when releasing people from passenger lifts
c. Risk assessment
19. Be aware of the needs and sensitivities and confidentially of an acute patient care and laboratory environment.
a. Personal Hygiene
b. Gowning up protocols when working in theatres and laboratories and other sensitive areas in line with Trust policy
c. Communication with patients and clinical staff when working in patient areas
20. Working in a research laboratory
a. Knowledge of all protocols when working in an extremely bio hazardous environment
21. Carry out a planned maintenance scheme
22. Other duties as directed
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- B Tech/HNC or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- IEE Regulations 18th edition HTM 06 Low voltage authorised person
- S.I.A License
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant post apprentice training.
- 2 Years Relevant Experience.
Desirable criteria
- Further experience in NHS buildings and building engineering services.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Skilled at fault finding.
- Skilled in the use of relevant tools and materials.
- Able to prioritise work.
- Appreciation of time management to minimise departmental disruption.
- Good communication skills.
Desirable criteria
- Skilled in the carrying out of minor repairs to building fabric.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understand the complete working of mechanical, electrical & electronic systems within building engineering services.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in a NHS building/environment.
Values
Essential criteria
- Flexible approach to working within an acute patient care hospital
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Desirable criteria
- Driving licence
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Simon Elliott
- Job title
- Estates Maintenance Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 918 7332
- Additional information
Mobile: 0776 678 0906
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