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Job OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the newly established Assurance Team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to support the Trust in maintaining high standards of water quality across our hospital and community sites. Full training will be provided, making this an ideal opportunity for someone keen to develop new skills and build a rewarding career within the NHS.Main duties of the jobWorking as part of the Assurance Team, you will play an important role in supporting the Trust’s water quality assurance processes. The post focuses on promoting best practice in statutory compliance and helping to ensure our hospitals and community sites continue to meet the highest standards of safety, quality and legal compliance.This is a varied and hands-on role, offering the opportunity to work across multiple sites while contributing to the delivery of safe environments for patients, visitors and staff.Working for our organisationFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.Frimley Health Trust benefits on VimeoDetailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesAs a mobile member of the Assurance Team, you will work across all three hospital sites:Frimley Park HospitalHeatherwood HospitalWexham Park HospitalYour base site will be Frimley Park Hospital; however, regular travel between sites will be required as part of the role. Trust transport will be provided for sample delivery and when undertaking duties at other locations.Please see job description and person specification for further details.This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.Person specificationExperienceEssential criteriaExperience arranging for water isolations and repair work.Good fault-finding experience.Experience within a maintenance environment.Desirable criteriaExperience of working within large commercial / industrial environmentH&S QualificationSkills & KnowledgeEssential criteriaAbility to work on own initiative and part of a teamStrong time management and organisational skillsGood communication skillsAbility to cope with demanding scenariosDriven by achieving a high level of customer satisfaction.Able to work to tight deadlinesDesirable criteriaUnderstanding of the healthcare environmentKnowledge of mechanical systemsHow to maintain hot and cold-water systemsQualificationsEssential criteriaMechanical qualificationEducated to GCSE level, including English and Mathematics at grade C or above or equivalent.Desirable criteriaRecognised trade apprenticeshipKnowledge of WRAS, City & Guilds or ONC/HNC in mechanical disciplineEvidence of continued development.Special requirementsEssential criteriaCan travel to other sites with tools or equipmentFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.Apply online now
