In addition to overseeing the functional testing of critical water systems, the supervisor will perform detailed analysis of test reports, consult with external organisations, and assist in the development of YTHFM and Trust Policies. The position requires effective communication and negotiation skills, as the post holder will liaise with external bodies on projects. The successful candidate will enjoy various staff benefits, including health support and flexible working options, while contributing to a diverse workforce that reflects the community.
Contract - Permanent
Hours - 37.5 hours per week
Base - York
The Estates Department are seeking to employ a Buildings Services Supervisor Specialist Service responsible for the Water Compliance to assist the team and work with directing resources where necessary, in the expert management of the Trusts complex water systems across the York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (YTHFM) Estate.
You will be the Deputy Responsible Person for the maintenance of all properties and plant, working to ensure all duties, legal requirements and responsibilities are adhered to in line with all relevant statutory legislation and guidance in order for the Trust to meet its statutory obligations.
A sound knowledge of water systems including the control and prevention of Legionella, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa and other water borne bacteria is essential.
This position will demand a highly disciplined, motivated individual. You will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about putting patient care, patients at the heart of everything you do. You will be working in a multi-professional team and will need to think on the spot and use your own initiative. You will be enthusiastic about creating a culture of continuous improvement within the NHS.
In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts.
To assist Facilities Management in providing a dedicated service and be responsible for the practical implementation and operation of YTHFM's safety policies and procedures relating to the engineering aspects of Hot and Cold-water systems and processes. Acting as the first point of contact for any water issues and providing all other departments with the technical assistance they require.
To ensure all functional testing of critical systems is carried out to ensure compliance with HTM-04 and the Trust's water safety plan. To carry out detailed analysis of all test reports, performed by either in house staff or external contractors, and to ensure any remedial actions are completed. To consult with external organisations and YTHFM's appointed Authorising Engineer to resolve complex faults and ensure all future installations meet relevant standards.
The post holder will be qualified to act as the Deputy Responsible Person across the complete range of estates services and as such will accept on behalf of YTHFM each piece of new/refurbished plant or equipment into service. The post holder will help develop YTHFM and Trust Policies within Building Services. The post holder will act as a YTHFM expert and liaise/negotiate with external bodies on new projects.
About us
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.
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