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Electrical Support Officer
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: 153-CO06695
Job summary
This is a new Band 6 Electrical Support Officer post within the Capital Estates team, supporting the delivery of electrical engineering functions across University Hospitals Dorset. The post holder will provide technical support for maintenance, small works, electrical audits, low voltage authorised person duties, contractor control, and the review of specifications and drawings for minor capital projects. The role will also support electrical safety, statutory compliance and the safe operation of the Trust's electrical infrastructure. Working across Trust sites, the post holder will liaise with Capital Estates, Strategy and Transformation, Operational Maintenance, contractors and clinical users to support the safe planning and delivery of works. They will provide technical advice, review documentation such as drawings, specifications, risk assessments and method statements, and undertake checks and surveys linked to electrical systems and capital minor works. The post does not include direct line management responsibility, but will provide technical support to project managers and wider teams as required. Interview date: 18th September 2026
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa (Plus local RRP £3,277, approx £1,000 pa on-call retainer)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
153-CO06695
Job locations
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Deinsleigh Road
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in health planning, estates, project management, analytics, or related field
- Experience of working in the Construction or Healthcare Building services industry including site supervision of contractors
Desirable
- Previous experience in NHS
- IOSH or similar H&S training
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and statutory policies & procedures relevant to managing relevant to the management of public buildings, construction & building maintenance
Desirable
- Understanding of healthcare planning, service change, estates planning or capital development processes.
- Awareness of NHS planning requirements, including the need to align space, activity, workforce, finance and operational requirements.
- Understanding of governance, risk, quality and safe working practices relevant to healthcare planning and estates project
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to build effective working relationships with colleagues, clinical teams, corporate teams and external stakeholders.
- Works well independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Flexible and responsive to changing priorities, conflicting deadlines and operational pressures.
- Demonstrates attention to detail, sound judgement and a practical approach to problem solving.
- Demonstrates the Trust's values and behaviours.
Language Requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience in health planning, estates, project management, analytics, service planning or a related field.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Able to analyse and interpret information, data and service requirements accurately.
- Able to produce clear written reports, briefing notes, schedules, presentations and planning documentation.
- Good communication skills with the ability to deal with staff at all levels of the organisation.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Able to organise workload, manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in health planning, estates, project management, analytics, or related field
- Experience of working in the Construction or Healthcare Building services industry including site supervision of contractors
Desirable
- Previous experience in NHS
- IOSH or similar H&S training
Knowledge
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and statutory policies & procedures relevant to managing relevant to the management of public buildings, construction & building maintenance
Desirable
- Understanding of healthcare planning, service change, estates planning or capital development processes.
- Awareness of NHS planning requirements, including the need to align space, activity, workforce, finance and operational requirements.
- Understanding of governance, risk, quality and safe working practices relevant to healthcare planning and estates project
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to build effective working relationships with colleagues, clinical teams, corporate teams and external stakeholders.
- Works well independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Flexible and responsive to changing priorities, conflicting deadlines and operational pressures.
- Demonstrates attention to detail, sound judgement and a practical approach to problem solving.
- Demonstrates the Trust's values and behaviours.
Language Requirement
Essential
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience in health planning, estates, project management, analytics, service planning or a related field.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Able to analyse and interpret information, data and service requirements accurately.
- Able to produce clear written reports, briefing notes, schedules, presentations and planning documentation.
- Good communication skills with the ability to deal with staff at all levels of the organisation.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Able to organise workload, manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Deinsleigh Road
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Deinsleigh Road
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom