Estates Mechanical Team Leader

The primary purpose of this role is to support the mechanical trades operations and maintenance work across the Trust's sites as directed by line management. This includes activities that are demanding and/or non-routine, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards, policies, and procedures. The key areas of focus are to implement the planned building maintenance programmes for the Trust ensuring compliance with key standards, both legislative and performance related (as defined through the Service Level Agreement) - also meeting where necessary the requirements of the NHSLA (National Health Service Level Agreement) The post holder will be responsible for contributing towards the development, implementation and review of the Trust's Estates plans and work closely with the other Estates Managers/team Leaders in the development of works programmes across the workshop.,

• Supervise trade works applicable to mechanical disciplines, i.e. heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing, pressure systems, water management, medical gases
• Supervise works carried out in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment. Ensure risk assessments are completed as appropriate.
• Directly supervise the mechanical operational staff at the Headington Hospitals sites as per management structure chart
• Deputise for the Estates Mechanical Manager as per management structure chart
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of the Trust's Estates plans and work closely with the other Estates Managers/team Leaders in the development of works programmes
• Plan maintenance activities, (including staff rota's) allocating staff and physical resources. Manage out of hour's essential maintenance
• Plan and schedule major interruptions, maintenance activities and co-ordinate the work of contractor including liaison with users
• Monitor performance of contracts, taking effective steps to ensure that acceptable levels of service and values for money are achieved
• Actively participate in the wider team operation and control of planned maintenance schemes.
• Exchange and communicate sometimes complex building project-related information internally and externally with specialists and non-specialists., The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
  
  Must have a good standard of general education plus knowledge attained via a recognised and relevant diploma level (at HNC/HND level) in Building Services/Mechanical Engineering/Construction related discipline or approved equivalent training
• Degree in Building Services/Mechanical Engineering, related discipline or equivalent experience
• Full Current Driving Licence
Desirable criteria
• Trained in Health & Safety, i.e. IOSH, First Aid etc
• Experience across several of the HTM's acting as either a CP or AP
• Additional post-graduate level knowledge either through relevant post graduate diploma level or equivalent experience, Knowledge of maintenance methodologies
• Knowledge of Estates specific legislation
• Substantial building services maintenance experience gained from working in a complex environment
• Line management, training and facilitation experience.
• Experience of working within and developing a 'safe system of work' and dealing with health and safety issues.
• Demonstrate a structured, analytical and best practice approach to traffic management
• Can analyse data and produce reports using a range of software packages., Experience in working in a similar role
• Previous experience of working with a quality management system (e.g. ISO 9001)
• Experience of Project Management including the concurrent management of multiple projects
• Knowledge of HTM's, HBN's and Estates specific legislation.
• Member of relevant healthcare or engineering institutes, i.e. IHEEM, HEFMA,CIBSE,IET etc., Able to use small tools and carry out fine adjustments to building services on a regular basis
• Able to carry out routine and emergency maintenance on engineering and building systems on a routine basis
• Able to concentrate for long periods on complex issues and work with detailed information
• May occasionally be required to work or assist in areas of uncontrolled hazards i.e., gas leak, steam leak, bodily fluids, and raw sewage.
• Analyse and problem-solve technical issues, diagnose faults and find solutions in complex, multi-faced equipment, assessing the safety situation
Desirable criteria
• Committed to improving efficiency and environmental protection, Helps and co-operates with colleagues
• Pro-active and takes responsibility
• Willing to learn, open to change
• Motivated to make a difference in whatever way they can
• Communicates complex or sensitive information to a wide range of individuals and groups at all levels internally and externally, both verbally and in writing; able to tailor to specific audiences and including situations where there are significant barriers to acceptance
Technical SkillsEssential criteria
• Highly organised and able to manage a complex workload
• Able to work independently and exercise a high degree of professional judgement
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to solve challenging problems with creative thinking
• Able to apply the knowledge, experience and judgement necessary to demonstrate, in a practical sense, the safe operation and maintenance of specific systems/equipment.
• Able to demonstrate the analytical skills and judgement required to identify/diagnose a range of defects and failures in relation to specific systems/equipment and what actions to take.
• Ability to plan and organise in coordination with contractors unsupervised routine and complex maintenance, analysis, solution finding and repair work
  
  Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel., Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

We are looking for a values-driven professional who has a creative and agile mind-set, motivated to always look at how things can be continually improved and who thrives in an environment of innovation, change management, cost improvement, new ways of working and ideas, motivating staff and has a constant focus on improving the patient experience. You will be adept at building successful relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and have a collaborative and partnership style of working and bring credibility and confidence to contribute to our agenda This role is full time - 37.5 hours per week. You will be given all the support you need to steer the department to be an always improving team that is delivering, performing and operating a safe and compliant estate and environment. In return for your hard work & commitment we will offer you: - A competitive salary of £35,392 - £42,618 pa pro rata;
• Access to an industry leading pension scheme where your employer pays in 20.3%!
• A raft of local and national discounts across travel, shopping, insurance, holidays and many more
• An environment that challenges you but supports your efforts and development