Total 4 job vacancies by Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Previous applicants need not apply.

Are you an experienced Mechanical craftsperson, looking to develop your career working for the NHS? If so, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust may have the perfect option for you.

Our Estates team is looking to recruit a highly motivated and flexible Mechanical Craftsperson to join our Estates Team at Luton & Dunstable Hospital .Travel between hospital sites may be required. Duties will include carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance to a wide range of building services and equipment. The ability to take part in the on call rota and work overtime is an essential part of this role.

The department is customer focused aiming to provide a high quality service at all times with teamwork, respect and integrity being core values.

Although we have a very strong learning and development function, you will need to have acquired some skills and experience from your career in order for your time with us to be a real success, we have highlighted three of them below:
• Time served (or have equivalent experience) mechanical fitter or plumber
• Have an appropriate qualification in a relevant mechanical discipline
• Thorough experience in the maintenance or service industries

To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and responsive maintenance service to all of the Trusts properties; to diagnose and repair faults and to maintain, by application of craft skills, the building engineering services, plant and equipment.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.



Key Responsibilities
• Identify, diagnose and rectify faults, and carry out repairs and planned maintenance of a general nature of mechanical services, plant and equipment including but not limited to: steam raising plant, air conditioning/ventilation systems, heating systems, water and drainage systems, macerators, catering equipment, ward equipment, decontamination equipment.
• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance of a more complex nature in the buildings engineering services related to the core skill of the post holder.
• Fabricate, assemble, erect, install and commission new work, associated with the core skill. Assist team members where other skills are involved.
• Liaise with clinical staff to arrange shutdowns and maintenance of equipment and plant.
• Carry out periodic checking, servicing and testing of plant and equipment, in accordance with planned maintenance programmes and schedules.
• The post will involve working at height, using access equipment, lifting and handling of heavy objects, and working in enclosed spaces such as roof voids and service ducts etc.
• Familiarise, train or instruct others as appropriate.
• Day to day supervision of Maintenance Assistants.
• Comply with H.S.E. procedures and regulations and the Trust’s Health and Safety policy, procedures and working practices.
• Abide by all infection prevention and control procedures.
• Complete all relevant paperwork systems necessary in the running of the department.
• Undertake training, where necessary, to improve skills, learn new techniques or to ensure compliance with regulations or procedures.
• Participate in the on‐call arrangements providing 24 hour cover to the hospital.
• To have the ability to carry out minor duties of other trades when required such as electrical, building and carpentry.


This advert closes on Tuesday 14 May 2024

FOR UK RESIDENTS ONLY

Previous applicants need not apply

Are you an experienced Electrical Craftsperson, looking to develop your career working for the NHS? If so, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust may have the perfect option for you.

Our Estates team is looking to recruit a highly motivated and flexible Electrical Craftsperson to join our Estates Team at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. Duties will include carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance to a wide range of building services and equipment. The ability to take part in the on call rota and work overtime is an essential part of this role. Please note that due to participation in the on call rota it is necessary for you to live within a 15 miles radius of the site.

The maintenance team (electrical, mechanical and building trades) is responsible for the maintenance of the Trust’s properties and equipment. The department is customer focused aiming to provide a high quality service at all times with teamwork, respect and integrity being core values.

Although we have a very strong learning and development function, you will need to have acquired some skills and experience from your career in order for your time with us to be a real success; we have highlighted three of them below:
• Time served (or have equivalent experience) electrician
• Have an appropriate qualification in a relevant electrical discipline
• Thorough experience in the maintenance or service industries

To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and responsive maintenance service to all of the Trust’s properties

To diagnose and repair faults and to maintain, by application of craft skills, the building engineering services, plant and equipment.



Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Key Responsibilities
1. Identify, diagnose and rectify faults, and carry out repairs and planned maintenance of a general nature of electrical services, plant and equipment including but not limited to steam raising plant, air conditioning/ventilation systems, heating systems, water and drainage systems, macerators, catering equipment, hydrotherapy pool, ward equipment.
1. Carry out reactive and planned maintenance of a more complex nature in the buildings engineering services related to the core skill of the post holder.
1. Complete all mandatory training as required.
1. Carry out installations, commission and test new work associated with the core skill. Assist team members where other skills are involved.
1. Liaise with clinical staff to arrange shutdowns and maintenance of equipment and plant.
1. To work safely on Low Voltage (LV) and generated electrical systems in accordance with all statutory electrical regulations and health and safety legislation as appointed Competent Person (LV) for Trust properties.
1. Carry out periodic checking, servicing and testing of plant and equipment, in accordance with planned maintenance programmes and schedules.
1. The post will involve working at height, using access equipment, lifting and handling of heavy objects, and working in enclosed spaces such as roof voids and service ducts etc.
1. Day to day supervision of Maintenance Assistants.
1. Familiarise, train or instruct others as appropriate.
1. Comply with H.S.E. procedures and regulations and the Trust’s Health and Safety policy, procedures and working practices.
1. Abide by all infection prevention and control procedures.
1. Complete all relevant paperwork systems necessary in the running of the department.
1. Undertake training, where necessary, to improve skills, learn new techniques or to ensure compliance with regulations or procedures.
1. Participate in the on-call arrangements providing 24-hour cover to the hospital.
1. To adhere to the Estates Department code of dress being very well presented, wearing the supplied uniform at all times.
1. To work in accordance with all relevant Trust policies and procedures.
1. Immediately notify the Maintenance Team Leader or other appropriate line manager of any unsafe practice or contravention of statutory regulations or Trust policy.


This advert closes on Tuesday 14 May 2024

The Sterile Services Department at the Luton & Dunstable NHS Trust requires a Technician to join our busy team.

Working at 37.5 hours a week, alternating weekly shifts 08:00 to 16:00 and 13:00 to 21:00 and every 4thweekend. (bank holidays by rota)

The Department processes flexible endoscopes, surgical instruments and supplies sterile and disinfected equipment to the wards, departments and theatres within the hospital.

Duties will involve the decontamination and sterilizing of surgical instruments including flexible endoscopes, operation of decontamination equipment and distribution of sterile items throughout the hospital.

Experience is desirable but not essential as an in-house training programme is in place.

Please note there is a strict uniform policy in place due to infection control.

HOURS: 8am – 4pm (week 1) 1pm – 9pm (week 2) Monday to Friday

Saturday and Sunday 8am – 4pm or 11am to 7pm (depending on rota) every 4thweekend

Bank holidays worked on a rota system

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.



You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sterile Services and Endoscope Decontamination Department supplies sterile and disinfected equipment to the Wards, Departments and Theatres in the Luton and Dunstable Hospital, and to other users. The work involves the decontamination, preparation, packing, sterilization and distribution of items to the patient areas within the Hospital and collating orders for users outside the hospital.

OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE OF THE POST:

1) To operate computerised tracking system throughout the departments.

2) To check ward stock and deliver sterile packs to the wards and departments of the hospital.

3) To process equipment through the department’s decontamination area via washer-disinfector machines and endoscope reprocessor’s, including manual washing as required

4) To check surgical instruments and other items prior to packing.

5) To pack items into specified packs.

6) To collate orders of sterile packs for outside users.

7) To collect used items from patient areas.

8) To check stock in distribution areas.

9) To operate washer/disinfectors, endoscope reprocessors, drying cabinets, heat sealing machines, sterilizers and other mechanical equipment

10) To keep work areas clean and tidy at all times participating in department cleaning schedule.

11) To adhere to the department’s policies and procedures, including quality management systems at all times

11) Any other reasonable duty as requested by the Manager or Supervisor.

N.B. This job may involve the manual handling of heavy loads, for which training will be given. If there is any reason why you should not do this, it is your responsibility to inform your Manager immediately.




This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Apr 2024

Previous applicants need not apply.

Are you an experienced Electrical Craftsperson, looking to develop your career working for the NHS? If so, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust may have the perfect option for you.

Our Estates team is looking to recruit a highly motivated and flexible Electrical Craftsperson to join our Estates Team at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. Duties will include carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance to a wide range of building services and equipment. The ability to take part in the on call rota and work overtime is an essential part of this role. Please note that due to participation in the on call rota it is necessary for you to live within a 15 miles radius of the site.

The maintenance team (electrical, mechanical and building trades) is responsible for the maintenance of the Trust’s properties and equipment. The department is customer focused aiming to provide a high quality service at all times with teamwork, respect and integrity being core values.

Although we have a very strong learning and development function, you will need to have acquired some skills and experience from your career in order for your time with us to be a real success; we have highlighted three of them below:
• Time served (or have equivalent experience) electrician
• Have an appropriate qualification in a relevant electrical discipline
• Thorough experience in the maintenance or service industries

To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and responsive maintenance service to all of the Trust’s properties

To diagnose and repair faults and to maintain, by application of craft skills, the building engineering services, plant and equipment.



Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Key Responsibilities
1. Identify, diagnose and rectify faults, and carry out repairs and planned maintenance of a general nature of electrical services, plant and equipment including but not limited to steam raising plant, air conditioning/ventilation systems, heating systems, water and drainage systems, macerators, catering equipment, hydrotherapy pool, ward equipment.
1. Carry out reactive and planned maintenance of a more complex nature in the buildings engineering services related to the core skill of the post holder.
1. Complete all mandatory training as required.
1. Carry out installations, commission and test new work associated with the core skill. Assist team members where other skills are involved.
1. Liaise with clinical staff to arrange shutdowns and maintenance of equipment and plant.
1. To work safely on Low Voltage (LV) and generated electrical systems in accordance with all statutory electrical regulations and health and safety legislation as appointed Competent Person (LV) for Trust properties.
1. Carry out periodic checking, servicing and testing of plant and equipment, in accordance with planned maintenance programmes and schedules.
1. The post will involve working at height, using access equipment, lifting and handling of heavy objects, and working in enclosed spaces such as roof voids and service ducts etc.
1. Day to day supervision of Maintenance Assistants.
1. Familiarise, train or instruct others as appropriate.
1. Comply with H.S.E. procedures and regulations and the Trust’s Health and Safety policy, procedures and working practices.
1. Abide by all infection prevention and control procedures.
1. Complete all relevant paperwork systems necessary in the running of the department.
1. Undertake training, where necessary, to improve skills, learn new techniques or to ensure compliance with regulations or procedures.
1. Participate in the on-call arrangements providing 24-hour cover to the hospital.
1. To adhere to the Estates Department code of dress being very well presented, wearing the supplied uniform at all times.
1. To work in accordance with all relevant Trust policies and procedures.
1. Immediately notify the Maintenance Team Leader or other appropriate line manager of any unsafe practice or contravention of statutory regulations or Trust policy.


This advert closes on Thursday 7 Dec 2023