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Job summary

Main area
Estates & Facilities
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
164-6469933
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
QMC
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/07/2024 23:59

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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Estates Operations Officer - Project Support

Band 7

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Estates Operations officer – Project Support at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to join our busy Estates & Facilities Management Team.

They will be responsible for the provision of a highly developed specialist service, technical and administrative advice and to support to the Head of Estates (Operations), and to also liaise with all estates personnel within the maintenance function of the Directorate.

The appointed candidate will act as a facilitator role between the Capital and Estates Operations teams, assisting in the successful delivery of multiple capital projects including new builds and major refurbishments in accordance with the agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary  you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

To provide highly specialist technical support and advice to the Capital Project Managers and Estates Operations Managers as required.

To provide detailed advice and support on record keeping for legislative compliance.

Ensure advance notice for Mechanical and Electrical isolations to the Estates Operations teams.

Identify and explain technical issues to ensure projects achieve the proposed timeframe.

There is an expectation that the post-holder will work at any one time on a number of projects (site specific), which could be at different stages, each of which could be highly complex and sensitive, working closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders from different disciplines including senior managers, clinicians, design consultants and contractors.

To assist with the collection and collation of information and records and to implement policies and procedures of the Trust and Directorate to ensure the delivery of an effective maintenance service at acceptable levels of risk.

To ensure that the Trust is not exposed to risk of litigation through actions or in actions of the teams.

Ensure a smooth handover transition from Capital projects to operational maintenance.

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main responsibilities include having a broad knowledge of specialist disciplines to support the following technical site wide services as required by the Head of Estates (Operations):

 Legionella management

 Medical Gas Pipeline Services

 Industrial and specialist gases

 Electrical systems

 Water Services

 Natural Gas Systems

 Steam plant and systems

 Sterilisers

 Pneumatic tube systems

Pressure systems

Lifts and lifting equipment

Have an understanding of the stages of a capital project to ensure the correct information is available in a timely manner.

Provide specialist and professional operational maintenance expertise and advice to senior management of the Trust.

Understand and explain local policies and procedures to the capital team, their contractors and end-user where required.

Provide reports on project progress, isolations, derogations etc. to the required technical groups.

To manage and prioritise own workload and provide specialist advice in relation to Operational maintenance and specific local procedures.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • A professional qualification in an engineering discipline.
Desirable criteria
  • NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
  • Membership of a Professional Institution eg., CIBSE; IHEEM; IFE; IFSM; IRM
  • Evidence of continuing professional development in Healthcare Estates Management

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant experience of estate management.
  • Significant experience in construction project and contract management.
  • Good knowledge of the following - BMS, Fire Alarms, MGPS, HVAC, Sterilisers, Asbestos, Potable and Process Water quality, LPHW, DHW & CW Systems, Steam Plant & Systems, Firecode, Sanitary Systems, Building Regulations, Understanding the principles and application of risk assessment, CDM Regulations, Confined Spaces Regulations.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of the Following HTM's - Decontamination, MGPS, Specialised Ventilation for Healthcare, Water Systems/Legionella, Fire, LV Electrical Systems, HV Electrical Safety, Lifts, Bed Head Services, Making Energy work in Healthcare, Renal Water Systems.
  • Construction methods and specifications for fabrics and finishes.
  • Fire Safety Precautions.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderadded for NUHArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.NHS Rainbow badge

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Claire Wilson
Job title
Assistant Head of Estates
Email address
[email protected]
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