Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Band 6 Team Leader (Estate Tech - Electrical)

The closing date is 20 July 2025

Job summary

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Are you a skilled and experienced Estate Electrical Technician looking for flexible work in a fast paced, rewarding environment? We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Estate Electrical Technician to join as a Team Leader on to the Royal Free bank team to facilitate the service provided by the estate division.

The role of the Team Leader is to support the Senior Electrical Officer in ensuring Trust's electrical/mechanical equipment is maintained to statutory and mandatory standards which will ensure a well maintained safe and secure environment for our patients, staff and visitors.

**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**

Main duties of the job

The post holder will offer Royal Free World Class Value based Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike.

Duties of the Team Leader (Electrical) to include -but not limited to:

- PPM planning

- Contracts and service delivery management

- Authorised Person duties (medical gas PMGS, LV/HV, ventilation or pressurised systems)

- An all-round knowledge of M&E plant, HV & LV systems, BMS systems, Air Conditioning (FCU/AHU), HVAC, Plumbing, Lighting, Small installation, Emergency lighting tests, Chillers, Water treatment etc.

- More specifically experience on steam, autoclaves, steriliser, fire alarm, vacuum waste / toilets, Sprinkler systems, Generators, Chilled beams would be beneficial.

- Ensure that the permit to work is in place and adhered to so that contractors and colleagues work safely at all times

- Oversee installation and upgrade projects.

- Running Management Meetings.

- Liaising with the stakeholders on day to day bases.

- Able to participate in the on-call as per required - additional payment

- Oversee installation and upgrade projects.

- Assisting with the preparation and collation of tender documents

For further information please refer to the attached JD and PS.

About us

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion.

Our size, scale and influence could offer the opportunities on bank that works around your lifestyle.

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£27.20 an hour Hourly Paid

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

391-3710-BANK

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational responsibilities:

1.Assist the Estates Manager for a part of the engineering services plant and equipment within the unit.

2.Ensure an effective maintenance and breakdown service for that part of the engineering services plant and equipment.

3.Assist the Estates Manager in producing an system for those engineering services plant and equipment.

4.Participate in the formulation of annual programmes, works budgets, operational and strategic policies.

5.Manage any delegated budget.

Training:

  • To attend training establishments as necessary.
  • Provide training, technical advice and support to trainees and Maintenance Assistants.
  • Any other duties appropriate to the grade.

For further information please refer to the attached JD and PS.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Operational responsibilities:

1.Assist the Estates Manager for a part of the engineering services plant and equipment within the unit.

2.Ensure an effective maintenance and breakdown service for that part of the engineering services plant and equipment.

3.Assist the Estates Manager in producing an system for those engineering services plant and equipment.

4.Participate in the formulation of annual programmes, works budgets, operational and strategic policies.

5.Manage any delegated budget.

Training:

  • To attend training establishments as necessary.
  • Provide training, technical advice and support to trainees and Maintenance Assistants.
  • Any other duties appropriate to the grade.

For further information please refer to the attached JD and PS.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Computer literate (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD
  • A comprehensive knowledge of building services maintenance

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in building services preferably in NHS

Desirable

  • Previous experience of LV/HV, steam, water systems, gas, medical gases, autoclaves, Trend BMS, air conditioning and refrigeration

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • HNC in Engineering

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Good inter-personal, organizational and administrative skills
  • Flexible and responsible
  • Good man management skills

Others

Essential

  • Undertake on-call duties
Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Computer literate (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD
  • A comprehensive knowledge of building services maintenance

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in building services preferably in NHS

Desirable

  • Previous experience of LV/HV, steam, water systems, gas, medical gases, autoclaves, Trend BMS, air conditioning and refrigeration

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

  • HNC in Engineering

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • Good inter-personal, organizational and administrative skills
  • Flexible and responsible
  • Good man management skills

Others

Essential

  • Undertake on-call duties

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Estates

Reece Wright

reecewright@nhs.net

02077940500

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£27.20 an hour Hourly Paid

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

391-3710-BANK

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Hampstead

NW3 2QG


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