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SalaryNorfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health.
Nearly 3,800 full and part-time practitioners care for our service users in hospitals, in the community and in their own homes, whilst an additional 1,400+ staff provide non-clinical support, including cleaning, catering, delivering supplies, ward administration, information technology, human resources and financial services.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.
We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we’d love you to join us!
We will consider flexible working arrangements for our roles, please indicate in your application if this is something you require
JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION
Please read the job description/person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed.
YOUR APPLICATION
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Job overview
Plumber / Heating Engineer (Mechanical Craftsperson) – Suffolk Based at Bury St Edmunds.
Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) are looking for a skilled Plumber/Heating Engineer to join our existing multi-disciplinary professional maintenance team in providing a safe environment for all service users, staff and visitors across our Suffolk sites. ( Flexible between Ipswich & Bury)
We pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
The ideal candidate would be a Gas Safe Registered engineer, however this is not essential as we will support and provide relevant training for the right person.
Main duties of the job
The work relates to both domestic and specialist commercial aspects of plumbing, hot and cold water systems, ventilation & Heating systems and natural gas systems.
The successful candidate would be flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated and confident in being part of a team that provides a comprehensive maintenance service in a unique and varied environment.
Duties & Responsibilities Associated with this role:
- To provide a comprehensive service to include all aspects of planned and routine maintenance and servicing
- To repair and maintain a wide range of mechanical services and equipment on site
- Ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with the requirements of Health and Safety and other relevant legislation
- Fault finding and diagnosis
- Routine inspections to ensure our estate is safe and fully compliant
- Be prepared to participate as a member of the On-Call Team providing an emergency out of hours service on a rotational basis
Working for our organisation
Benefits included with this role are:-
- A company vehicle will be provided to use during working hours
- Tools and equipment
- Department uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Recruitment & Retention Premia (RRP) of £3,276.96 pro rata applies
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive training programme
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- Health Service discounts and many more.
So if you are a Plumber / Heating Engineer that is…
...looking to work more closer to home, want to work Monday to Friday without the long hours travelling?
…searching for a role that offers variety with a good work/life balance and a great benefits package?
… a logical thinker who enjoys putting your skills into practice to make a difference to the NHS service we provide?
If this sounds like you and is the type of environment you thrive in, please APPLY NOW!!!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Two years experience having demonstrated high technical verstility and flexability
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Recognised and registered CITB or EITB minimum three year apprenticeship in plumbing/mechanical engineering AND/OR City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering Parts 1, 2 & 3 or Plumbing NVQ 1, 2 & 3 OR BTEC, ONC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Accredited Certificate Scheme (ACS) Gas Training:- CCN1 – Core Domestic Natural Gas Safety COCN1 – Core Commercial Natural Gas Safety
- Full UK driving licence for ability to drive Trust vehicles
Desirable criteria
- BTEC, ONC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIESApart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.
DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK (formerly CRB)
FOR POSTS WITH DIRECT SERVICE USER CONTACT - Please be advised that due to recent changes in the DBS Service, organisations no longer receive copies of DBS Disclosures – these are sent directly to candidates only. Therefore, it will be your responsibility, if successful, to ensure that this is taken to the appointing officer as soon as you receive it.
Alternatively, if you have subscribed to the update service, we will be able to check your status once we have your authority to do so.
The Trust has now introduced a DBS Update Service which is a contractual requirement. You need to subscribe when you have applied for your DBS clearance and there is a time limit to subscribe of 19 days after receipt of your DBS disclosure. Please ensure that this is completed within the set time scale.
This update service is an annual subscription at a cost of £13 to you. This will enable the Trust to have instant online access to your DBS record, with your consent, and so will remove the need for you to have to apply for this repeat check again.
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Applicant requirements
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.
