212908 Technician (Mechanical/Electrical)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Estates & Property Services Department, for an Estates Maintenance Technician - Specialist.

The successful applicant will be an experienced electrical/mechanical/plumbing tradesperson who has completed or is working to complete multi-skilled training and a number of specialist healthcare related training courses.

The successful applicant will provide both reactive and planned maintenance on a wide variety of plant and equipment across the Board area.

This post will also involve carrying out the calibration and validation of sterilisation and decontamination equipment, maintaining associated plant and accurate record keeping.

There is an expectation that the successful applicant will assume the role of Competent Person (Decontamination).

Applicants should have completed as a minimum, a recognised electrical/mechanical/plumbing apprenticeship and be prepared to work towards or hold a City & Guilds qualification in one or more types of decontamination equipment.

A flexible approach to work is necessary as variations to the standard working week may be required in order to meet the needs of the service. There will be a requirement for the post holder to participate in shift working and in the out of hour’s on-call rota.

Informal enquiries to - jason.bell@nhs.scot or Tel: 01387 244212

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

PUBLIC PROTECTION
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RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk

UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC etc).