Specialist Engineer | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

The post holder will be expected to act on their own initiative and will represent the Specialist Engineering team at designated Trust Governance meetings.

The role of the Specialist Engineer is to deliver specialist engineering activities to all wards and departments within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and legal requirements.

Specialist engineering services are defined as but not limited to systems covered both HTM’s and statutory instruments, i.e., Medical Gas, Pressure Systems, HV/LV Voltage, Passenger Lifts, Water Systems, Ventilation Systems etc.

They will support supervisors in ensuring competency is maintained across the in-house team by delivering specialist engineering training and mentoring. They will support in the development of technicians and apprentices, compiling and monitoring training programs.

The post holder will support the management of key specialist engineering service contracts and will act as a lead in designated service areas commensurate with their specialty; ensuring appropriate audits, contact management and remedial actions are delivered. Will support in delivery and prioritisation of the actions identified in Authorising Engineers and highly complex technical reports.

Maintain, operate and review pre-planned maintenance programme related to specialist engineering and complex technical subjects; reviewing working practices and procedures where required.

• To contribute to the achievement of good corporate governance throughout the Trust, and direct estates team members as required, ensuring their compliance with all Trust policies and procedures.
• To be a lead in designated specialist engineering subjects in the process of ensuring compliance with all Trust Statutory and Non-Statutory responsibilities relating to the Trust’s Estate.
• Developing the culture of responsiveness, ownership and customer care amongst Estates staff.
• Work efficiently using complex technology to work within Service Level Agreements and key performance indicators.
• Provide technical expertise and training on all aspects of Estates Maintenance function, promote communication at all levels and bring innovation, monitoring and measurement to ensure a value for money service.
• The post holder will be responsible for Health and Safety and welfare matters affecting the staff in or attached to their area of work responsibility. This will include risk assessment, safe systems of work, training toolbox talks and safety inspections.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

• To undertake relevant research with other NHS organisations to assist with learning and service development of the department to meet the needs of the Trust.
• To ensure all specialist engineering systems within specialist area are installed and maintained in accordance with current legislation, health and safety regulations, codes of practice and Health technical guidance.
• Support the development, monitoring and review of safe systems of work applied to specialist engineering services.
• Support the creation of succession plans for the development of junior engineers and apprentices.
• Requirement to analyse highly complex engineering condition reports and drawings, covering life critical systems that supply services across whole hospital sites. Use of judgement to proactively address areas of concern and undertake risk prioritisation to ensure robust governance.
• To critically appraise tender and quotation returns for specialist engineering services to ensure the Trust receives value for money and will receive the required level of service required to meet the specification of the contract.
• To undertake complex analysis of specialist engineering breakdowns, providing multiple solutions based on expert knowledge that manage risk exposure and financial investment to allow senior management to make informed decisions.
• Requirement to undertaken physical analysis of specialist engineering equipment to monitor performance and to undertake fault diagnosis with the use of fine tools and equipment.
• To act and lead in a professional manner demonstrating the Trust’s values when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors and staff.
• Contribute to the development of the CAFM system ensuring effective change management process are implemented to reflect the needs of the Estate.
• Support the management of external specialist engineering contractors and staff carrying out work on the Trust’s assets and buildings, ensuring delivery and assurance of SLA’s and KPI’s.
• Deliver training and support the development of competent persons within your specialist area both internal and external to the Trust.
• Undertake Estates specialist engineering audits and condition surveys reporting into Estates Governance and senior teams.
• Contribute to the estates risk register to ensure an accurate view of operational risk and backlog maintenance requirements.
• Management of specialist engineering projects designed to improve or maintain compliance with statutory requirements. Will also be required to take the Operational lead on Capital improvement projects, defining the requirements of the project, supporting decisions on derogations / plan changes and ensuring that a suitable product is handed over into Operational management; the key emphasis being on the ability to meet the scope of clinical need and on the ability to maintain.

• To undertake roles of Authorised Person in accordance with the requirements of Healthcare Technical Memorandum for example: Medical Gas Pipeline systems, High and Low Voltage Electrical systems. Critical Ventilation Systems.
• To undertake training of Estates Technicians, as designated by training / competency matrix, to ensure that the knowledge and skills base is maintained and developed to meet the requirements of current and future engineering services and changes in legislation.
• · To support on the development of Trust’s CAFM system, utilising the system to ensure a robust management system of records and assets. To ensure operational Estates changes are implemented with the CAFM system ensuring continued compliance.
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This advert closes on Sunday 31 May 2026