Specialist Engineer

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 Trusts 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 Trusts assets and buildings, ensuring delivery and assurance of SLAs and KPIs. 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 Trusts 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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