Institute News Institute to take on ‘apprentice’ at its head office
IHEEM plans to recruit an ‘apprentice’ to work at its Portsmouth headquarters office in the next two months to provide additional administrative and marketing support to the head office team – in line, executive manager, Annabelle Morgan explains, with the organisation’s belief in the value of apprenticeships, both to help progress individuals’ careers, and to better equip tomorrow’s workforce. She explained: “I am currently working with one of the area’s leading higher education establishments, Highbury College in Cosham, to identify a number of potential candidates for this role, which will be an important one in boosting our head
office resources and further enhancing the service we offer to Members. “We foresee the new recruit undertaking activities ranging from maintaining an up- to-date list of speaker contacts – which will help us assist our branches with events such as seminars and workshops, to generally helping market IHEEM and its activities, and the benefits of joining the sector’s leading professional Institute. We are flexible about the age of potential candidates; we would happily take on somebody aged from about 16-18 – i.e. a school or college leaver, or, say, a person in their early 40s wanting to retrain. There is a possibility that the position will become
Electrical seminar’s valuable guidance
In June the Institute held a day-long technical seminar at the Nottingham Conference Centre featuring presentations on Section 710 Medical Locations, part of BS 7671. Following an introduction from Mark Richards, chair of IHEEM’s Electrical Technical Platform, the first presentation, by Chartered Electrical Engineer, Paul Harris, examined the background to, and history of, the various standards and their development. Having explained the ‘hierarchy of documents’, and where Section 710 Medical Locations ‘sat’, the speaker discussed the three different types of Medical Locations, and explained how Medical Location group ratings are defined – depending on factors including the level of threat to life, and the room used. Delegates were made aware of the need to be mindful that the usage, and thus the requirements, of a room may change, particularly in the light of the Carter Review and the further rationalisation of estate assets. Following Paul Harris’s presentation, Mark Richards explained that the Electrical Technical Platform would be developing new guidance notes on various regulations.
Next to speak was Bender UK Medical Sales manager, Lee Slater, who focused on medical IT systems, explored the regulations as regards IT systems in Group 2 locations, and gave examples of suggested IPS/UPS layouts to improve resilience. Industry expert, Al Rufaie, then discussed ‘Guidance Notes on Section 710 Medical Locations’. Having authored the IET Guidance Note 7 / Chapter 9 ‘Medical Locations’ (November 2015), the speaker was able to provide in-depth commentary on Section 710, explaining
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permanent after completion of the indvidual’s 18-month apprenticeship, or that they may go on to study for an HNC in Business. “We are strong believers in apprenticeships at IHEEM, and the decision to take on an apprentice underlines our belief that there are benefits for both employee and employer. In the former’s case individuals can kick- start, or, in the case of an older candidate, re-vitalise their careers, while for employers there is the opportunity to harness valuable skills, enthusiasm, and commitment, and to see the individual flourish professionally.”
Diary dates
8 Sep IHEEM WALES 2016 – Regional Conference and Exhibition, The Village Hotel, Cardiff. T: 023 9282 3186.
www.iheem.org.uk/wales
13 Sep Clinical Engineering Conference 2016, Holiday Inn, Stratford-upon-Avon. T: 01245 546000;
http://tinyurl.com/hc295t9
20 Sep IHEEM Southern Branch Electrical Compliance seminar by Cobweb IS, Andover War Memorial Hospital, Andover. T: 01425 638196; E:
chris.james@turnerfm.co.uk
26-28 Sep Infection Prevention 2016, Harrogate International Centre. T: 01506 292034;
http://tinyurl.com/kfw6vnt
how and why the guidance had been developed, and the implications. He also identified the key components of the regulations, and areas with particular healthcare estates relevance. The day’s final presentation saw Paul Harris (see photo) guide delegates through the verification process of Medical Locations, and examine each of the key stages: checking, inspection, testing, and certification.
A concluding technical workshop and question and answer session saw areas including: ‘Competent designers’ – what is the difference between ‘trained’ and ‘competency?’, and ‘How often periodic inspections should be conducted?’, discussed. Bender UK, a design and manufacturer of electrical safety solutions, exhibited at the event, providing attendees with an understanding of its products and services.
In the coming months, IHEEM and its Electrical Technical Platform will be developing further seminars for later in the year.
27 Sep IHEEM East Midlands Branch Committee Meeting, HC M&E Consulting, Nottingham; 5.30 pm for 6.00 pm start. T: 0115 962 3205;
E:
richard.maycock@
mesystems.co.uk
4-5 Oct Healthcare Estates 2016, Manchester Central. T: +44 (0)1892 518877;
www.healthcare-estates.com
11-12 Oct Care & Dementia Show 2016, NEC, Birmingham. T: 020 7921 8166;
www.careshow.co.uk
8 Nov IHEEM decontamination HTM 01 update seminar, London. T: 023 9282 3186;
http://tinyurl.com/h3ukwja
17 Nov Southern Branch Bioterrorism event, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Dorset. T: 01425 638196. E:
chris.james@turnerfm.co.uk
24 Nov IHEEM Presidential Address and Awards Ceremony, The IET, London.
www.iheem.org.uk
Dec IHEEM Fire safety seminar, ‘Working together for safer healthcare’. T: 023 9282 3186;
www.iheem.org.uk/events
2017
25-26 Apr Hospital Innovations 2017, Olympia, London. T: 44 (0)1892 518877;
www.hospital-innovations.com
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