Maintenance Technician

Linsco Recruitment requires a Maintenance Technician in Southport for an immediate start.

Requirements for the position are:

• A valid CSCS Card
• Previous experience on site
• References upon request from previous employers
• Own Tools
• Full UK Drivers License

Contract is 3 months

KEY DUTIES -

• Carry out installation, repair, service, and calibration work on a wide range of complex, mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment, building services and plant in accordance with relevant Health Technical Memoranda, water bylaws, British standards, codes of practice, and legislation.

• Actively participate in the management, and operation of planned preventative maintenance schemes.

• Undertake the full range of technician's duties, using hand and power tools and test equipment.

• Carry out test and fault diagnostic procedures using electronic instruments both on site and in workshop.

• Carry out manual handling of heavy objects (20kg) as required (after suitable training) to keep plant and equipment running as required.

• Carry out cleaning, decontamination, specialist fault diagnosis and repairs of patient related and specialised equipment.

• The technician will be based at either Ormskirk or Southport but will be expected to work from any base to match the demands of the service.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise with Trust management, Nursing personnel, Support personnel, Statutory bodies and specialist contractors to advise on the best course of action to be taken in situations as they arise and carry out recommendations where this is within their capabilities.

• Follow and ensure compliance with all Trust Procedures and policies including Health and Safety and Risk management.

• Carry out risk assessments for work carried out by self.

• Lead and communicate relevant specialist knowledge to other estates staff as and when necessary.

• Carry out priority assessment of workload and carry out tasks according to priority.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• The post holder shall liaise with patients, nursing staff, management, contractors and other support staff to ascertain the extent of problems, and priority.

• The post holder shall produce a record of the results of equipment testing in an appropriate form and give the results to the site management.

The post holder will be required to carry a mobile phone (provided by the Trust) to undertake duties via the Dept CAFM system and for general contact whilst on duty

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES

• The post holder will undertake specialist mandatory equipment training to enable the Trust to meet its obligations under its policies and legislation.

• The post holder will update knowledge of new techniques / equipment as necessary.

• The post holder will also cascade training to other estates personal as and when necessary.

• The post holder must have served a recognised Mechanical / Electrical apprenticeship and have relevant experience.

• The post holder should be physically fit, able to move 20kg items and climb vertical ladders. Appropriate training will be given as necessary.

LINE MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The post holder will be required to participate in the Technicians On-Call system and be the first point of contact for out of hours emergencies. Manage in an effective manner the emergency call by taking appropriate action. Escalate any situations to more senior managers as necessary. On Call duty will cover all properties maintained by the Trust, driving to the required sites as necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

• To observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

• To actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs

• To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post.

• To fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act. They must also understand and implement Mersey and West Lancashire Hospitals NHS Hospitals Trust "Statement of Policy on Health and Safety at Work" and the Trust corporate "Health and Safety Policies and Procedures". You are required to follow all applicable rules and procedures relating to Health and Safety at Work and to take all responsible precautions to avoid actions.

• To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. To keep up to date with the requirements of information governance; undertake mandatory training and follow Trust policies and procedures to ensure that trust information is dealt with legally, securely, efficiently and effectively. Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. You must maintain the confidentiality of information about service user staff and organisational business in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR) and Caldicott principles.

• The post holder should also be aware that, regardless of any action taken by the employing authority, breaches of confidentiality could result in civil action for damages.

• All staff will be treated with respect by management, colleagues, patients and visitors and equally staff will treat management, colleagues, patients and visitors with the same level of respect. Staff will be supported to challenge any discriminatory behaviour that may be based on differences in race, disability, language, culture, religion, sexuality, age, and gender or employment status.

• You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

• To ensure that when creating, managing and sharing information records it is done in an appropriate way, subject to statutory requirements and agreed security and confidentiality policies, procedures and guidelines. All employees are responsible for implementing and maintaining data quality, ensuring that records are legible and attributable and that the record keeping is contemporaneous

• In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal.

• To adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body (if appropriate)

• The post holder must be flexible in the duties performed and it is expected that similar duties, not specifically listed above, will be carried out as required and may be cross site.

• The duties contained in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive. The duties and responsibilities of this post are likely to evolve in line with the Trust's continued organisational development.

• To adhere to the NHS Constitution and its principles and values. You must be aware of your Duty of Candour which means that you must be open and honest during your employment and if you see something wrong, you must raise it. You must read the NHS Constitution in full and can download this from the Trusts intranet site or the (url removed) website. Hard copies are available from the HR Department on request.

• The Trust is a non-smoking site. Failure to follow this rule could lead to disciplinary action.

If interested in the position please contact Joe on (phone number removed)

Linsco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.