We are looking to recruit a Fast Responder with a friendly and positive “can do” attitude, to join our team of Maintenance Assistants. You will be performing work of a routine nature which involves varied tasks including, but not limited to, replacing lamps, tubes and electrical ballasts, repairs of a minor nature to hospital phone systems, cleaning of ventilation grills, assisting with water flushing tasks, changing of shower heads and hoses and Air Handling Unit filter changes. You will have responsibility for minor repairs and routine planned maintenance activities on Mechanical, Electrical and Building fabrics as directed by management. You will also take instructions from the radio controller to attend and repair minor reactive jobs of a mechanical, electrical and building nature. A willingness to support out of hours and emergencies when required. Performs work of a routine nature. Responsible for minor repairs and routine planned maintenance activities on Mechanical, Electrical and Building fabrics as directed by management. Ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. Taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment. Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Working for us Thank you for considering a role atCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which includes Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospitals. About Us The Trust is one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the country and is a leading clinical and academic centre with a national and international reputation for excellence. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. It is their teamwork, energy, commitment and imagination that make us one of the best hospitals in the UK. Our Values The Trust’s philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do and we expect staff to uphold our values ofTogether - Safe, Kind, Excellentat all times. The Trust’s Values and Behaviour Standard is attached to this job description; it provides more information about the type of behaviour we expect and love to see, and those we do not want to see. In considering whether to apply for the post you should consider whether you understand and feel able to live our Values. Supporting you to be the best you can be The Trust is committed to bringing the best out of its employees. We want everyone who works here to enjoy job satisfaction and feel proud to be an employee of the Trust. Each pay band has a set of Performance Standards which explains the level of competency and standard of delivery required to perform the role, you can download the performance standard for this post with the application pack. The Trust is committed to providing on-going feedback, development and an annual appraisal discussion. Your Health and Well-Being As a world leading healthcare organisation, CUH is a champion of good health and is committed to providing a smoke free campus to protect its staff, patients and visitors. Smoking is not permitted on the CUH campus and all employees must comply with the requirements of the CUH No Smoking Policy and support the processes and practices in place in relation to patients and visitors. Your health and well-being are important to us. If you have a disability or long term health condition and have questions or concerns about the role, or indeed any aspect of working at CUH, and how this may impact on your health, please contact Recruitment Services to discuss how we can best support you throughout the recruitment journey and as a member of the CUH family. We offer an extensive staff benefits package, including childcare, flexible-working schemes and the NHS pension scheme along with a range of facilities that includes on-site sport and leisure facilities. Do visit our website for more information about working at CUH and living in Cambridge. Please read this job description thoroughly before submitting your application. As well as meeting the essential requirements of the person specification, be sure that you can demonstrate commitment to our Values, teamwork, reliable attendance, dedication and the ability to show compassion, care and respect to our patients, visitors and colleagues. We recommend that you download the ‘Information for Applicants - Completing your application’ document which provides further details about how to complete each section of your application form and further information about the application process. Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position. The advert will close at midnight on 28 April 2024. Interviews are due to be held on 8 May 2024. Benefits to you We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024