Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford · Posted 15 Oct 2026 · 13 applicants
This post is only open to internal applicants.
Building OpperativeNHS AfC: Band 3Main area
Estates Operative
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent: N/A
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (N/A)
Job ref
321-CORP-8233444-B3
Site
John Radcliffe Hospital
Town
Oxford
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/10/2026 23:59
Interview date
03/11/2026
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
Job overviewTo work in accordance with the requirements of HTM's, HBN's, Model Specifications, relevant Statutory Regulations, Codes of Practice, British Standards and Trust Policies and Procedures.
To work in accordance with the requirements of the Trust performing non-complex tasks.
To work without supervision on minor works once deemed suitably competent.
Work overtime if required by management.
Ability to carry out priority work requirements on essential patient equipment used in patient care package and having a direct impact detrimentally to the whole patient experience i.e. nurse call handsets, patient toilets/wash facilities, patient beds and patient hoists.
Must be able to communicate with a range of staff and clients on non-complex technical issues.
Ability to prioritise changing workloads and to act pro-actively to address work requests in conjunction with the Operational Estates Manager / Estates Supervisor.
Ability to understand and comment on maintenance policies.
Maintain and repair health service properties and equipment.
To assist other trades as required
Frequent requirement to exert heavy physical effort for several long periods i.e. heavy repairs, lifting and moving equipment.
Ability to work in unpleasant situations or environments
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To work in accordance with the requirements of HTM's, HBN's, Model Specifications, relevant Statutory Regulations, Codes of Practice, British Standards and Trust Policies and Procedures.
To work in accordance with the requirements of the Trust performing non-complex tasks.
To work without supervision on minor works once deemed suitably competent.
Work overtime if required by management.
Ability to carry out priority work requirements on essential patient equipment used in patient care package and having a direct impact detrimentally to the whole patient experience i.e. nurse call handsets, patient toilets/wash facilities, patient beds and patient hoists.
Must be able to communicate with a range of staff and clients on non-complex technical issues.
Ability to prioritise changing workloads and to act pro-actively to address work requests in conjunction with the Operational Estates Manager / Estates Supervisor.
Ability to understand and comment on maintenance policies.
Maintain and repair health service properties and equipment.
To assist other trades as required
Frequent requirement to exert heavy physical effort for several long periods i.e. heavy repairs, lifting and moving equipment.
Ability to work in unpleasant situations or environments.
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 four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu
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.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor a Detailed job description and main responsibilities please refer to the Job Description document attached.Person specificationMeeting EssentialsEssential criteriaSexual 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.
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