Electrical Technician

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Operational Estates is looking to recruit 3No Electrical Maintenance Technician to join the Estate’s dayshift team to carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance across the hospital campus.

The applicants MUST be a time served electrician, having completed a recognized electrical apprenticeship, hold an IET 18th Ed Wiring Regs qualification, qualified to SVQ/HNC level (or currently working towards this qualification), with a minimum of 5 years post apprenticeship experience, ideally including a degree of experience working within a healthcare environment. A current, valid ECS/SJIB card is desirable but not essential. The successful applicant will be required to undertake and successfully complete the training required for appointment as a Competent Person (Low Voltage).

Please ensure you read the Person Specification for this post and you are qualified to apply. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will NOT be considered.

While the primary role of the post holder(s) will be to carry out electrical tasks, they will be part of a wider multi-skilled technical team and will be responsible for the delivery of specialist technical services for a wide range of duties in relation to all disciplines of building services, including, but not limited to, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems. It is essential that the post holder accepts a wide range of cross trade duties so as to deliver a high standard of service. All cross discipline training will be provided as required.

The successful applicant will also have responsibilities to assist with training and education of apprentices and adult trainees, ensuring they gain the necessary training and experience to meet the needs of their training program.

All applications MUST be via JobTrain. We do not accept email applications or CVs.

All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location based in CMB Building, Queen Elizabeth University Campus, 1345 Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 4TF
• Permanent Contract
• Full-time position (36 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post are Monday to Thursday, 08:00-16:00, Friday 08:00-14:30

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and comfortable environment for the provision of clinical care
• Ascertain desired action using acquired skills and abilities to expedite best solution for desired outcome and assist putting solutions into practice
• Interpret detailed manufacturers installation manuals and specification, technical data and wiring diagrams and schematic drawings for building services, systems, plant and equipment.
• Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance in accordance with organisational and manufacturers recommendation, using appropriate tools, test equipment and recording details of work carried out, to prevent breakdowns and maintain optimal operational ability. Respond to breakdowns, evaluate situation and take corrective action to ensure minimal disruption and damage.
• In depth effective use of BMS (Building Management System) computer to set parameters and record data on a wide range of building services to provide correct environmental conditions throughout the hospital and provide an early warning of service faults ( Medical gas, heating,water, power etc.)
• Work as a highly skilled competent person to maintain Medical Gas Piped Systems & associated gas supply plant & equipment in compliance with Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM 02-01) Pt B: Operational Management to ensure a safe supply for patient use. Following completion of one week’s formal training and certification and appointed in writing by the MGPS authorised person (One week Refresher Training and revalidation required every three years)
• Carry out checks of medical gas plant including main liquid oxygen tanks, nitrous oxide and medical air manifolds, vacuum and medical air compressors and obtain the necessary formal qualifications named above to provide safe delivery of medical gases to all patients
• Carry out checks and repairs of oxygen and vacuum wall points and regulators in all wards including intensive care and high dependency units, theatres etc. Liaise with ward sisters & ward staff and reassure patients as work carried out at bed-head units.
• Understand permit to work systems & interact with authorised persons & ward sister to make sure there is minimum disruption to patients & staff.
• Make sure all work is carried out to the standards required in hospital technical memorandums & pharmacy quality control.
• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Served a recognised apprenticeship in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Plumbing. Equivalent to SVQ Level 4 Higher National Diploma, Modern Apprenticeship - Level 4, Professional Development Awards (SCQF - 8-9)
• Knowledge of procedures for mechanical and gas maintenance and repair of electrical equipment; BTEC/ HNC Level or City and Guilds plus relevant post apprenticeship training or equivalent experience
• Attend training courses as required by Estates Managements and NHS policies, procedures The post holder must undergo specialised training in systems and equipment to gain the in depth theoretical knowledge required to comply with numerous laws, national guidelines and standards. In order to fulfil these requirements within a health care environment, the post holder requires training and regular re-certification in order to maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of their competency and expertise on revised regulations. e.g.
• Have successfully completed a recognised course of Multi skilling training to enable full flexible working across all 3 disciplines
• Working Knowledge of National NHS Scotland Technical Standards, “Scottish Health Technical Memorandums (SHTMs)” operational & management procedures.
• Ability to work unsupervised

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Colin McKechnie, Site Manager Operational Estates, On email ***email_hidden***

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