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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:
Gartnavel Royal Hospital/HSCP Estates Department are currently looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, resilient and hardworking Maintenance Multi Skilled Electrical Technician to join the team. The post requires to maintain a wide range of building services plant and equipment and were necessary.
Provide technical expertise when required, including operating and maintaining safe and efficient systems of work for all building services.
To provide electrical services to meet the needs of NHS GG&C Health Board, by operating an efficient and effective estates service within the Boards Healthcare Facilities to ensure the safe delivery of patient care and delivering a planned maintenance, repair and installation service which represents quality and value for money at all times.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- This is a 36 hour post
- Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:00 and Friday 08:00 – 15:30. The post holder will be required to participate in on-call duties as part of the on-call team.
- You will be based within Gartnavel Royal Hospital
Key responsibilities:
The post holder will examine and inspect faults in plant and machinery, establish appropriate repair solutions and advise managers and Heads of Department on the potential impact on wards, theatres and patient services. They will carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with work requests, ensuring all records and required documentation are completed accurately.
They will work in accordance with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health & Safety and SHTM policies and procedures, and undertake minor alterations and modifications to existing services. The role also includes carrying out electrical circuit testing in line with current regulations.
The post holder will organise and manage their workload on a day-to-day basis, ensuring priorities are met, and will participate in the on-call rota to ensure emergency repairs outside normal working hours are responded to in line with current local agreements.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Recognised and registered EITB or CITB (or equivalent) craft Apprenticeship or City & Guilds appropriate qualification.
Competent tradesperson with extensive relevant experience in building maintenance some of which should preferably have been acquired within the health care sector.
A suitable qualification of an HNC or equivalent in a core subject with additional qualifications as required in the non-core skills is essential.
Designated individuals will require undertaking training to be certified as a Competent Person undertaking specialist and refresher training as required to undertake the duties of the post We are committed to the delivery of outstanding care for our patients. The successful candidate will need to share this commitment and demonstrate our values while undertaking their duties in this role.
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:Alex McGregor, Estates Manager at Alexander.mcgregor@ggc.scot.nhs.uk or 0141 211 0225.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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