Job description

At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you:

• Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.
• Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters
• “In our Gift” providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change
• The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Opportunities for flexible working (depending on the role)
• Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs
• Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)
• Child Care Vouchers Scheme
• Recognition and engagement through our staff LOVE awards, LOVE long service awards and Staff Engagement Surveys
• NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes

Undertake core craft mechanical and general engineering duties associated works for the Trust and its outside Partner customers. Also undertake non-core generic duties in line with training and competency requirements. Maintains engineering services and equipment at Hospitals, GP surgeries, Health Centres, Resource Centres, Offices etc

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.

Demonstrating our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and in context of our objective aligned to the growth of diversity across the workforce; we are particularly seeking applications from individuals who may be from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.

• Undertake a range of Mechanical engineering/plumbing work, procedures for installation, commissioning, testing and validation, repair and routine maintenance of new, refurbished and existing industrial/commercial and domestic equipment or services, whilst at time observing all relevant Health and Safety guidelines and regulations
• Undertake other non-mechanical multi skilling duties where skills, abilities and competence/training are appropriate for such and has been approved by supervisors
• Undertake appointed Competent Person (CP) roles after appointment by the trusts Authorised Person (AP) as required and in accordance with HTM’s for which additional training will be provided.
• Install, maintain, fault find, test and validate and problem solve complex equipment/systems/plant in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, relevant H&S regulations, Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP’s), Hospital Technical Memorandums (HTM’s) British Standards etc. and in the most efficient manner
• Interpret and work from electronic drawings, specifications, risk assessments, method statements, permits to work, work orders etc. using both paper and computer based systems.
• Carry out specialist testing, complex maintenance and servicing where training has been given and competencies or certification allow.
• Ensure accuracy of plant, tools, equipment and materials where appropriate and use/apply in accordance with legislation, physical skills, Health and Safety and manufacturer instructions
• Ensure installation, repair and maintenance of the Trusts and external customer physical assets are undertaken in the most efficient manner and ensures best value
• Exchange routine/complex information where appropriate and offer feedback where required.
• Organise, plan and prioritise own work, in liaison with the supervisor, day to day tasks and assist in planning new installation work
• Carry out routine/complex duties independently where appropriate to competency, health and safety and allowed with minimal supervision
• Observe a personal duty of care in relation to own/departmental equipment and resources used in the course of the duties performed on a day to day basis (tools, equipment, specialist test equipment and stock)
• Use all Trust and hired specialist equipment for which additional training will be provided and any other property/equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Maintain, install and repair complex equipment, fittings and other physical assets required by the job role on Trust and Partner’s premises
• Report any misuse of, or faulty equipment to the appropriate person
• Order and purchase spare parts, supplies, physical assets, stock or other equipment/materials within budgetary limit and which are necessary for the job being carried out whilst considering best value.
• Attend and participate in all reasonable requests for training and meetings
• The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding and share the Mission, Values and Behaviours of the Trust which defines our culture. All staff are required to promote and adhere to these.
• Responsible for promoting a positive work culture.
• Responsible for maintaining own core competences and CPD register along with supporting department wide training and development needs.
• Responsible for ensuring timely completion of PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and reactive works documentation / recording requirements by use of electronic handheld devices.
• Utilise FM software (e.g. MICAD) to ensure adequate and accurate recording of work elements and ordering materials, make suggestions for FM system upgrades/improvements for efficiency of working.
• Utilise electronic systems such as e-procurement for ordering supplies, e-roster for staff expenses / claims / leave, ESR for staff records, E learning/Training, MS Teams etc.
• Provide work related information to supervisor where required for data management.
• Complete legislative and Trust documentation where applicable (e.g. reporting accidents, adverse incidents).
• Complete technical service records and/or service documents and log books where appropriate to competence as required (e.g. water safe log book and certification, fire alarm testing, emergency light testing, AHU test sheets, Reports etc.)
• Medical gas cylinder changing after suitable training has been received.
• Monitor building management systems (BMS) make any necessary adjustments and follow up on remedial repairs as necessary, liaising with Building Energy Manager.
• Maintain or provide to supervisor as required such records.
• Provide work related information to supervisor where required for data management
• Utilise trust Transport and equipment as required to undertake duties of the role
• Provide information and advice to work colleagues, managers, contractors and customers (in line with level of role, training and experience)
• Responsible for prioritising and managing daily allocated work planned and reactive.
• Diagnose complex problems and establishes the best solution for the problem whilst keeping downtime to a minimum.
• The post holder will be able to carry out duties independently without supervision guided by standard operating procedures, safe working procedures and operation manuals.
• Exchange routine/complex information where appropriate and offer feedback where required
• Liaise with clinical staff where required offering non-clinical advice where appropriate and adequate training allows
• Demonstrate activities to new starters, apprentices, trainees, support workers etc. and assist in ensuring their health and safety
• Support the Maintenance and Minor Works Supervisor with the supervision, guidance, instruction and evaluation of work to others
• Communication and relationships
• Exchange routine and complex information where appropriate and offer feedback where required
• Organise, plan and prioritise, in liaison with the supervisor, planned maintenance, emergency and reactive work tasks and assist in planning new installation work.
• Carry out routine and complex duties independently where appropriate to competency/training, health and safety and allowed with minimal supervision
• The post holder may be required to assist patients/clients/relatives during incidental contact.
• Required to cope with the demands of a busy maintenance department both mentally and physically.
• Frequent requirement to exert intense physical effort for several long periods both in normal hours and out of hours (on call)
• Frequent requirement for concentration whilst using power tools and hand tools whilst problem solving.
• Necessity to highly developed physical skills with a high level of hand/eye co-ordination and accuracy, including electrical testing, distribution board/final circuit terminations, soldering etc.
• Occasional exposure to emotional and distressing circumstances.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions such as drainage/sewage systems
• Observe a personal duty of care in relation to equipment, systems, plant and resources used in the course of the duties performed on a day to day basis (tools, equipment and stock)
• Use all Trust equipment and other property in a safe and appropriate manner
• Maintain, install and repair equipment, fittings and other physical assets required by the job role on Trust and Partner’s premises
• Report any misuse of, or faulty equipment to the appropriate person
• Order and purchase spare parts, supplies, physical assets, stock or other equipment/materials within budgetary limit and which are necessary for the job being carried out
• All directorate staff will be required to act up, down and across (within own capabilities and training) as required to ensure that an efficient and professional service is delivered at all times throughout the Directorate and the Trust
• Must participate in the Emergency On-Call system as required
• Work in a positive work manner
• Carry out generic and flexible ways of working
• Suggest new improved ways of working as required for own role
• Self-assure own work and where applicable sign off the work of others.