Job summary
At South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, we believe in providing excellent care which is delivered with pride and compassion. Everything we do is to improve the lives of the people and communities we serve and to promote mental health and wellbeing for all.
The successful candidate will drive the efficiency and effectiveness of our maintenance team through exceptional planning, organisation, and communication. They will play a crucial role in ensuring that all maintenance activities are carried out safely, timely, and to the highest standards.Service users will benefit from a consistently safe, reliable, and well-maintained environment. The role supports the overall goal of providing high-quality, value-for-money maintenance services that contribute to the seamless operation of Trust facilities, enhance the user experience, and ensure a safe, compliant, and pleasant environment for all.
Main duties of the job
The primary goal of this role is to ensure the highest standards of maintenance and repair across all Trust properties and facilities. By providing expert technical advice, overseeing complex maintenance activities, and ensuring strict compliance with safety regulations, the role is pivotal in maintaining the integrity and safety of our infrastructure. This involves performing scheduled and emergency maintenance, diagnosing, and fixing issues, and overseeing technical staff. You'll work on various equipment, provide technical advice, and help develop policies to keep safety and compliance standards high. Additionally, you'll conduct risk assessments, keep detailed records, and take part in emergency and safety procedures.
About us
The Trust 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 our Trust, 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 and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field. The Trust delivered more than 14,000 training experiences in 2014; providing an extensive range of learning opportunities for staff at all levels. In addition, our working relationship with King's Health Partners allows those working at the Trust to get involved in academic research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Conduct planned and unplanned maintenance of hospital equipment, ensuring accurate records. Advise staff and contractors on safety compliance.2. Diagnose and repair faults, carry out testing and documentation for safety and functionality. Solve complex electrical and control system issues and certify your own work.3. Install, manufacture, or modify equipment from drawings. Perform and document maintenance tests.4. Follow up on installations, prepare for inspections, ensure efficient plant operation, and evaluate inspection reports.5. Attend to breakdowns, restore service quickly, and manage plant changeovers or isolation to minimise downtime.6. Maintain and repair air-conditioning systems, including fault diagnosis using the Building Management System (BMS), and perform minor electrical work related to mechanical systems, utilising comprehensive system knowledge.7. Plan work and supervise and train apprentices and maintenance assistants, ensuring proper evaluation and communication of safety requirements and providing annual leave and sickness cover for the trade supervisor when required8. Act as fire marshal for your local area, participate in emergency on-call, and hold a CP role for electrical LV. Conduct risk assessments and ensure safety compliance.9. Implement and propose changes to policies and procedures, stay updated on health, safety, and HTM (Health Technical Memoranda) 01-08 standards.10. Maintain and repair trust properties, undertake research and development activities, manage day-to-day tasks, and provide practical training.11. Manage and perform heavy repairs and equipment moves, maintaining focus despite occasional emergencies. Handle distressing situations and work in unpleasant conditions, including bad weather, heat, humidity, and exposure to body fluids and fumes.12. To drive between trust properties in a safe and timely manner adhering to trust policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.Conduct planned and unplanned maintenance of hospital equipment, ensuring accurate records. Advise staff and contractors on safety compliance.2. Diagnose and repair faults, carry out testing and documentation for safety and functionality. Solve complex electrical and control system issues and certify your own work.3. Install, manufacture, or modify equipment from drawings. Perform and document maintenance tests.4. Follow up on installations, prepare for inspections, ensure efficient plant operation, and evaluate inspection reports.5. Attend to breakdowns, restore service quickly, and manage plant changeovers or isolation to minimise downtime.6. Maintain and repair air-conditioning systems, including fault diagnosis using the Building Management System (BMS), and perform minor electrical work related to mechanical systems, utilising comprehensive system knowledge.7. Plan work and supervise and train apprentices and maintenance assistants, ensuring proper evaluation and communication of safety requirements and providing annual leave and sickness cover for the trade supervisor when required8. Act as fire marshal for your local area, participate in emergency on-call, and hold a CP role for electrical LV. Conduct risk assessments and ensure safety compliance.9. Implement and propose changes to policies and procedures, stay updated on health, safety, and HTM (Health Technical Memoranda) 01-08 standards.10. Maintain and repair trust properties, undertake research and development activities, manage day-to-day tasks, and provide practical training.11. Manage and perform heavy repairs and equipment moves, maintaining focus despite occasional emergencies. Handle distressing situations and work in unpleasant conditions, including bad weather, heat, humidity, and exposure to body fluids and fumes.12. To drive between trust properties in a safe and timely manner adhering to trust policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 - or equivalent in Electrical installation
- City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection, Design, and verification
- BS7671 18th edition + amendments
Desirable
- ECS Card (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme)
- HNC In Electrical Engineering
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in Emergency Dali lighting
- Experience in Fire alarms
- Experience in Building Management systems (BMS)
- Knowledge of the application of standards and regulations regarding HTM Documents
Desirable
- Basic Mechanical knowledge
- Experience of working in a psychiatric hospital
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 - or equivalent in Electrical installation
- City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection, Design, and verification
- BS7671 18th edition + amendments
Desirable
- ECS Card (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme)
- HNC In Electrical Engineering
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in Emergency Dali lighting
- Experience in Fire alarms
- Experience in Building Management systems (BMS)
- Knowledge of the application of standards and regulations regarding HTM Documents
Desirable
- Basic Mechanical knowledge
- Experience of working in a 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).
