Senior Technician

Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Senior Technicians to join their estates team at Basildon Hospital. In this pivotal role, you will oversee complex activities related to Estates plant and systems, ensuring essential services run smoothly 24/7. Your expertise in technical data and safety standards will be crucial as you communicate with various stakeholders, provide training, and maintain compliance. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a high-performing organization dedicated to improving health care services for a large community. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a rewarding environment, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in electrical/mechanical systems is essential.
• Knowledge of building services legislation is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise and train colleagues on safe equipment operation.
• Communicate technical advice effectively in emergencies.

Skills

Technical Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Safety Standards Compliance

Training and Instruction

Education

ONC Elec/Mech

HNC Elec/Mech

Equivalent Technical Qualification

Job description

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

Job overview

We are looking for Senior Technicians to join our estates team based at Basildon Hospital.

If successful, you will be at the forefront of highly complex activities on a range of Estates plant and systems, including PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance), Breakdowns and job requests both inside and outside of normal working hours, in order to keep the Trust's essential services running 24/7.

So, if you have thorough knowledge and understanding of technical data, specifications and issues relating to a wide range of Estates plant, equipment and systems, we want to hear from you today!

Main duties of the job

• The Senior Technician will be able to effectively advise, instruct and train colleagues, and other groups, in the safe operation of equipment and systems.
• The Senior Technician will be able to liaise with Trust staff to discuss Estates work related issues and provide concise and detailed responses both verbally and in writing.
• They will be able to communicate complex technical and safety advice effectively with a wide range of groups including department colleagues, other Trust staff groups, contractors, patients, and the general public, particularly in a potential emergency situation. This may be delivered as formal training, or informally as part of the Senior Technicians daily routine, but will always ensure compliance with all recognised safety standards and procedures.
• They will effectively communicate with all levels of Trust Staff in regard to maintenance and repair arrangements and schedules in order to underpin the smooth and efficient running of the Trust and maintain continuity of care to patients.

Working for our organisation

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Relevant practical experience and either ONC Elec/Mech or HNC Elec/Mech or equivalent technical qualification.

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Supporting information demonstrates knowledge of electrical/mechanical/building services legislation.

Desirable criteria

• Supporting information and/or work history demonstrates knowledge of Health Technical Memorandums.

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.