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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About

The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the UK, with a national and international reputation for the excellence of its services and its role in teaching and research.

Find out more about the Trust on their web-site at www.ouh.nhs.uk

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Contact

Address: Oxford Univ Hosps NHS Foundation Trust; OUHC HR Department,; 3rd Floor Unipart House Business Centre; Garsington Road; Oxford; Oxfordshire; OX4 2PG
Contact Number: 01865 741186

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Ref: 321-CORP-8269846-B5 Vacancy ID: 8415165

Estates Carpenter/Building Technician

Accepting applications until: 19-Nov-2026 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 19-Nov-2026 23:59

Location

Site: Churchill Hospital
Address: Churchill Drive
Town: Headington
Postcode: OX3 7LE
Major / Minor Region: Oxfordshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent: NA
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (N/A)

Salary

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata, RRP, Overtime & On-call allowance available
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 5)

Specialty

Main area: Estates

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of role and responsibilities.

JOB SUMMARY

Undertake estates operations and maintenance tasks at Churchill Hospital as directed by line management. Duties may include complex or non-routine tasks, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards, policies, and procedures.

Communicate technical, commercial, and safety information regarding maintenance and building projects with specialists, non-specialists, contractors, and suppliers.

Assess safety measures, risks, and impacts of work, ensuring staff, colleagues, visitors, and patients are informed.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Responsibilities

Follow HTMs, HBNs, British Standards, statutory regulations, and Trust policies, recommending changes to the Operational Estates Building Team Leader/Manager.
Prioritise essential work affecting safety and patient experience, such as floor repairs, and adapt to changing workloads.
Plan maintenance activities, coordinating with users and contractors.
Supervise maintenance assistants and contractors, ensuring tasks are completed to high standards and reprioritising as needed.
Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams and contractors.
Notify the Estates Supervisor/Operations Manager of equipment failures and request necessary supplies or services.
Ensure proper use and maintenance of estates tools and equipment.
Organise and oversee materials and tools for works in progress.
Respond to emergency work orders and complaints via the Estates Helpdesk.
Act independently during callouts and advise senior staff on technical matters.
Draft job specifications for tendering and liaise with contractors to finalise scopes of work.
Display a positive and proactive attitude.
Be available for emergency situations outside normal hours when required.
Perform physically demanding tasks, such as moving heavy equipment.
Occasionally work in challenging environments, such as areas with gas leaks, bodily fluids, or sewage.
Plan and schedule major maintenance tasks, minimising disruptions, and coordinating contractors.
Work in sensitive areas such as mortuaries, children’s wards, and ICU.
Support commissioning and snagging processes for capital and minor works projects.
Carry communication devices to respond promptly to emergencies.

Maintenance Responsibilities

Conduct essential repairs and planned maintenance tasks as directed.
Perform tasks independently, ensuring work is within skill and competence.
Undertake multi-trade tasks, such as plumbing, sewerage, medical gases, painting, and flooring if required.
Diagnose and resolve faults in systems and equipment.
Interpret and follow detailed engineering and building service specifications.
Complete documentation, including timesheets, job records, risk assessments.
Report performance issues to the line manager.
Use PPE, tools, and equipment safely and appropriately.

Training

Attend training as required.
Undertake Competent Persons training in specialist areas as directed.
Provide training and technical support to trainees and contractors.

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain professionalism and duty of care as a Trust employee.
Adhere to Trust values at all times.

Other Responsibilities (Horton & KHH)

Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota.
Work overtime for emergency repairs when required.
Perform additional duties appropriate to the role and grade.

Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

To note: Applicants must write their own applications. If AI tools are used, the application may be rejected as this document is crucial for assessment. This does not prevent you from seeking support via AI with applications for the purposes of any disability and/or long-term health conditions.

When using AI to help write your application, it is important to personalise it, especially your supporting statement. While AI can simplify the process, it will not fully understand the job's requirements and/or be able to showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience. Write your statement to show why you are interested in the role and how you would be a valued member of the team/OUH employee.

No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Person specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential criteria

NC/HNC/HND in Construction or equivalent,
Recognised apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 and above, or equivalent training in construction.
Demonstrable knowledge and practical experience of construction, building maintenance or a related technical discipline, sufficient to undertake the responsibilities of the post. - Experience as a Competent Person (CP) or Authorised Person (AP) under HTMs.
Knowledge of maintenance methodologies and Estates-specific legislation (e.g., HTMs, HBNs).
Substantial competence in the post-holder’s primary trade within building fabric, with the ability to undertake appropriate minor multi-trade tasks within their training, competence and authorisation.
Experience of safe systems of work development.

Documents

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Neil Brotherton
Job title: Senior Estates Building Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01865227972
Additional information: Please contact Neil Brotherton via [email protected]