Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within SLAM for a Electrical Assistant to join the Estates team. The Trust has four main sites and community properties, therefore applicants should be able to arrange their work, parts and materials and carry out tasks in a safe and tidy manner.
To maintain continuity of service there will be times when extra hours, altered work patterns/duties is required. The post-holder must have a good general knowledge of domestic and commercial buildings.
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
- To undertake planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and emergency works as demanded by a Hospital of this type. Use all skills, experience and knowledge ensuring safe working methods to carry out maintenance tasks in the most cost effective way for the Trust
- To understand the workings of buildings, engineering services and systems in NHS/Trust premises. Ensuring that they are maintained to a high standard and that all plant and equipment are utilised in a safe and efficient manner
- To carry out work in a timely manner as requested using the current works requisition system and ensuring that any associated information is recorded.
- To work as part of a departmental team and where necessary support colleagues of all levels and disciplines as required.
- To provide a maintenance service to all Trust buildings, off site properties and be able to work unsupervised.
- To maintain continuity of service there will be times when extra hours, altered work patterns, duties or location are required.
- To keep up to date with current legislation and attend training courses as directed by Estate Management
- To be able to work safely in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, current guidance and to follow any other safety policies as issued by the Trust
About us
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust(SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training.
SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. Currently, provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich.
By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are hiring a Electrical Assistant to work at the Bethlem Royal Hospital, within the Estates & Facilities team at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust provides NHS care and treatment for people with mental health problems in seven London boroughs and nationally. You will cover community properties.
Your duties will include providing a Electrical maintenance service to a high standard. You must demonstrate knowledge in maintenance work, reactive repairs, compliance monitoring and associated remedial work. In the performance of your role you will be expected to form good working relationships and show a customer service approach with clients, staff and contract personnel.
Please ensure that you read and understand the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role. Your Statement in Support should reflect the requirements specified as your application will be judged against these criteria
We look forward to receiving your application.
Previous applications need not apply
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are hiring a Electrical Assistant to work at the Bethlem Royal Hospital, within the Estates & Facilities team at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust provides NHS care and treatment for people with mental health problems in seven London boroughs and nationally. You will cover community properties.
Your duties will include providing a Electrical maintenance service to a high standard. You must demonstrate knowledge in maintenance work, reactive repairs, compliance monitoring and associated remedial work. In the performance of your role you will be expected to form good working relationships and show a customer service approach with clients, staff and contract personnel.
Please ensure that you read and understand the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role. Your Statement in Support should reflect the requirements specified as your application will be judged against these criteria
We look forward to receiving your application.
Previous applications need not apply
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- City & Guilds level 2 in electrical installation.
- Health & Safety qualification in one of the following Safe Use of Ladders,abrasive wheel certificate, Safe use/work from scaffold towers, COSHH, Manual Handling & CSCS
Desirable
- Equivalent qualification to City & Guilds level 2 in Electrical installation
- CSCS card
Knowlege
Essential
- Knowledge of the compliance demands in healthcare premises
- Knowledge of all associated trades (A,I)
- To be able to work in occupied areas safely and conduct oneself in a manner that preserves dignity and respect to our clients (A)
Desirable
- Knowledge of fire alarm systems
- Knowledge of door entry systems
- Knowledge of Planned Preventative Maintenance systems (PPM)
Skills
Essential
- To have basic computer skills
- Good communication skills
- Full clean driving licence
- A good understanding of Electrical maintenance
Desirable
- An understanding of fixed wire testing
Experiance
Essential
- Experience of working as an Electrical Assistant
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Estates environment
- Experience of working in psychiatric hospital
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- City & Guilds level 2 in electrical installation.
- Health & Safety qualification in one of the following Safe Use of Ladders,abrasive wheel certificate, Safe use/work from scaffold towers, COSHH, Manual Handling & CSCS
Desirable
- Equivalent qualification to City & Guilds level 2 in Electrical installation
- CSCS card
Knowlege
Essential
- Knowledge of the compliance demands in healthcare premises
- Knowledge of all associated trades (A,I)
- To be able to work in occupied areas safely and conduct oneself in a manner that preserves dignity and respect to our clients (A)
Desirable
- Knowledge of fire alarm systems
- Knowledge of door entry systems
- Knowledge of Planned Preventative Maintenance systems (PPM)
Skills
Essential
- To have basic computer skills
- Good communication skills
- Full clean driving licence
- A good understanding of Electrical maintenance
Desirable
- An understanding of fixed wire testing
Experiance
Essential
- Experience of working as an Electrical Assistant
Desirable
- Experience of working in an Estates environment
- Experience of working in psychiatric hospital
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
