We are looking to recruit a motivated individual to the position of Hospital Engineer within the Building, Engineering and Maintenance Department. You will support the Senior Engineer, in close cooperation with other Senior Estates Engineering staff, with the responsibility for successful ongoing operation and maintenance of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust premises and assets with a special emphasis on liaising with the Trust Projects teams and ensuring statutory compliance and a suitable environment for patient care is available at all times. You will be expected to ensure that theTrust's premises and assets are installed, operated andmaintained in accordance with the Trust’s policies,DoH guidance (HTM/HBN) and industry best practice. You will be the specialist in your field and have the responsibility in the absence of the Senior Engineer to make appropriate decisions to ensure the successful delivery of maintenance of the infrastructure required for patient support. Assist with the development of infrastructure strategies across the Trust such as standards, introduction and implementation of new systems / processes and other policies for engineering maintenance, working closely with the capital projects, minor works and backlog teams. Responsible for ensuring the assets are maintained in accordance with statutory and mandatory requirements and shall work with the Maintenance Team and contractors at all premises operated and maintained by the Trust to provide a quality service that is responsive to service and clinical needs and provided efficiently and effectively to the highest possible standards. You will ensure that external Consultants and contractors working in conjunction with you are fully aware of the policies, procedures and standards of the Trust’s Estates and Facilities Department. Provide detailed professional technical advice to staff and contractors on issues that are complex and non-routine relating to the infrastructure and associated plant and equipment. Monitor the performance of plant and equipment against commissioning data and operations manuals to ensure that it operates in accordance with the HTM’s. This will include re-commissioning control panels in accordance with HTM’s and operations manuals as part of validation and verification checks to ensure compliance with HTM and relevant industry guidance. 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. Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. The advert will close at midnight on 28 April 2024. Interviews are due to be held on 10 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