North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Trust partnered with PSA to provide Authorising Engineer services for working from heights requirements for its Community Estates team which manages various sites including Carlisle Cancer Centre. This allowed the Trust to provide Safe Systems of Work as required under the Health and Safety at Work Act and the management of health and safety at work regulations. Our team’s NHS background positioned us perfectly to understand its unique requirements. The partnership has involved regular audits and ongoing consultancy, ensuring the hospital maintains robust 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
CLIENT OBJECTIVES
The NCIC Community Estates team required a trusted partner to oversee its working from heights requirements for Safe Systems of Work, acting 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.
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 developing and advising on the hospital’s working from heights requirements.
Our role encompasses assessing the Trust’s Authorising Persons and conducting thorough audits of Safe Systems of Work and Permit to Work Systems.
We maintain meticulous documentation reviews and provide clear guidance on necessary improvements. The team delivers annual audits and 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
- Documentation management
- Annual audits
- Standard operating procedures development
- Technical consultancy service
- Training development plan
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 continue to work with the Trust on further Authorising Engineer requirements such as LV and HV electrical systems, asbestos and confined spaces.
