North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust partnered with PSA to provide Authorising Engineer services for the electrical low voltage systems for its Community Estates team. The NCIC Community Estates team manages various sites including Carlisle Cancer Centre. Our team’s NHS background and existing relationship with the hospital positioned us perfectly to understand the unique requirements. The partnership has involved regular audits, safety group participation and ongoing consultancy, ensuring the hospital maintains robust electrical safety standards. Our broader mechanical and electrical engineering expertise provides additional value, offering comprehensive support whenever needed.
CLIENT: North Cumbria Integrated Care, Community Estates Team
LOCATION: Cumbria, Community Sites
SERVICES: Authorising Engineer
DUTIES: LV Electrical
CLIENT OBJECTIVES
The NCIC Community Estates team needed a trusted partner to oversee its electrical low voltage systems as Authorising Engineer. The primary aim was to work with a team who understood the complexities of hospital environments and could maintain high safety standards.
Our existing relationship with the trust proved valuable, as our engineers had already identified the need for this specialist role during previous works. The Trust sought a partner who could provide both technical expertise and practical guidance, drawing from real-world healthcare experience.
OUR SOLUTION
Drawing from our NHS engineering background, we developed a comprehensive approach to managing the hospital’s electrical systems. Our role encompasses assessing the Trust’s Authorising Persons and conducting thorough audits of plant rooms and switch rooms.
We maintain meticulous documentation reviews and provide clear guidance on necessary improvements. The team delivers annual audits and actively participates in Electricity Safety Group meetings. Our engineers remain readily available for consultation, offering practical advice on standard operating procedures and responding promptly to technical queries.
Our duties include:
- Safety compliance assessment programme
- Plant room and switch room audit system
- Documentation management
- Annual audits
- Standard operating procedures development
- Technical consultancy service
- Electricity safety group participation
THE OUTCOME
Our partnership with the Trust continues to strengthen, built on reliable service delivery and practical NHS experience. The team’s combined mechanical and electrical engineering expertise provides comprehensive support beyond standard authorising engineer duties. This integrated approach ensures the Trust receives knowledgeable guidance across its building services requirements, fostering a collaborative relationship that serves its ongoing needs. We also provide Authorising Engineer for West Cumberland Hospital for Working From Heights, Confined Spaces and Asbestos.
