Job summary
Employer heading
Electrical Team Lead
Band 6
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
Support the Electrical trades operations and maintenance work across the Trust’s sites as directed by line management. This includes activities that are demanding and/or non-routine, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards, policies and procedures.
Liaise with the Small Works Manager and Capital Team regarding Planned work programmes including any responsive action required for isolations, shut-downs and other subjects depending on competence.
Implementation of the planned and reactive maintenance programmes for the Trust to ensure compliance with key standards, both legislative and performance related (as defined through Service Level Agreement) – also meeting where necessary the requirements of the NHSLA.
Exchange electrical project-related information with specialists and non-specialists to inform safety matters with contractors and suppliers.
Take responsibility for the evaluation of safety measures and the impact of works and the communication of risks to staff, colleagues, and patients, ensuring appropriate escalation to senior management as required.
Main duties of the job
- Deputise for the Estates Electrical Manager regarding line management of the electrical operational staff at the Heading Hospitals sites as per management structure chart
- Supervise trade works applicable to electrical disciplines, i.e. HV/LV extra LV, lighting/emergency lighting, fire safety systems, lifts, IPS/UPS, nurse call;
- Directly supervise the electrical operational staff at the Heading Hospitals sites as per management structure chart;
- Assist with the recruitment and selection of staff;
- Supervise works carried out in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment. Ensure risk assessments are completed as appropriate.
Working for our organisation
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties please kindly refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachments in the advert.
Person specification
2. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Degree in Building Services/Electrical Engineering, related discipline or equivalent experience
- Must have additional post-graduate level knowledge either through relevant post graduate diploma level or equivalent experience.
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Substantial full-time experience gained from working in a complex environment.
- Knowledge of maintenance methodologies
- Knowledge of Estates specific legislation.
- Line management, training and facilitation experience.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- Able to use small tools and carry out fine adjustments to electrical systems on a regular basis
- Able to carry out routine and emergency maintenance on engineering and building systems on a routine basis
- Occasionally lift heavy loads, with support of lifting equipment where appropriate
- Able to concentrate for long periods on complex issues and work with detailed information
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential criteria
- Full current UK driving licence
- Ability to work internal rotation
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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
- Graham Podbury
- Job title
- Line Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07951525887
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