Job Description

The closing date is 10th Jul 2025

Anticipated Interview date(s) 4th July 2025

Job summary

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The purpose of the Estates Officer - Specialist Estates Services is to manage a variety of engineering and environmental duties including maintenance, installation, testing, and repair and commissioning of services and equipment. This would include plant and equipment in accordance with relevant legislative standards and operational procedures to ensure the integrity of engineering services and infrastructure of the hospital and to provide a safe environment for patients, public and staff.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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The purpose of the Estates Officer - Specialist Estates Services is to manage a variety of engineering and environmental duties including maintenance, installation, testing, and repair and commissioning of services and equipment. This would include plant and equipment in accordance with relevant legislative standards and operational procedures to ensure the integrity of engineering services and infrastructure of the hospital and to provide a safe environment for patients, public and staff.

To act as Senior Co-ordinating Medical Gas Authorised Person for the trust. To act as the Estates Decontamination Lead/Authorised Person. To support the Estates Maintenance Manager & Head of Estates in the provision of a high quality, responsive, flexible & cost-effective estates service To manage and provide specialist support for the ongoing management and development of Building Management Systems To provide direct support to support the delivery and development of the CAFM system. To support other estates officers across all disciplines

The post holder shall report to the Head of Acute Estates & Infrastructure and work alongside fellow Estates Officers for day-to-day operational duties. Other key responsibilities may include Authorised Person (AP) and Competent Person (CP) duties for:

Piped Medical Gases. Confined Spaces. Ventilation, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Building Management Systems BOAS Decontamination.

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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For full details of the main duties and the person specification, please refer to attached .

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

ONC / HNC or equivalent in a mechanical engineering or similar discipline


HND or Degree level education and/or evidence of continuing professional development.


Relevant AP qualifications




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Desirable

Membership of a relevant professional body


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Experience

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Essential

EXPERIENCE


Managing and planning maintenance of Mechanical systems specifically relating to medical gases and decontamination


Using BMS systems


Supervisory and Leadership experience




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Desirable

Experience in writing and presenting both reports and business cases to be presented to a variety of forums.


Experience of managing, planning, and budgeting


Proven Management skills - as well as working directly with Senior Management / Executive level.


Perform root cause analysis on Serious Untoward Incidents for the Trust


Extensive Knowledge of Computer Aided Facilities Management Systems.




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Additional Criteria

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Essential

Able to undertake 24/7 on call duties


Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our service.


Willingness to adopt other technology to improve standards and the provision of services.


Full driving licence


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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.


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For help with your application, contact:

Paul Luxton


paul.luxton@somersetft.nhs.uk


07824350264


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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 7


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Salary

46148.00 to 52809.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent


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Working pattern

Full-Time


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Reference number

184-OL-PU-2811


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Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA