About this role
Job summary
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
A permanent vacancy has arisen within the Estates & Facilities Directorate for an experienced building maintenance Painter & Decorator to join the Barts Heath NHS Trust. The job is based at Whipps Cross Hospital but may be required to work at other hospitals and health care premises within Barts Health NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
Duties cover a range of painting & decorating maintenance work including planned and breakdown maintenance, servicing, and repair of buildings and fixtures work across the hospital estate.
Key Responsibilities of the post will include undertaking a range of repairs and core building maintenance duties and associated works for the Trust. To maintain building services and equipment at the hospital whilst at all times observing all relevant Health and Safety guidelines and Regulations.
The basic working week is 37.5 hours, Monday-Friday 08:30 to 16:30. You must however, have the ability and willingness to work flexible hours including overtime and call outs as workload demands, for which additional payment is made. The position is also eligible for the NHS pension scheme along with access to a wide range of staff benefits, and in addition to public bank holidays annual leave of 27 days on appointment rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
To have served a recognised building/decorator apprenticeship or training to a C&G Level 2/ 3 qualification in Painting and Decorating (6707) or equivalent A good understanding of COSHH regulations Knowledge of different building/decoration materials and methods Painting & Decorating techniques
Desirable
A good understanding of Health and Safety Legislation
Experience Essential
3 years' decorating experience of hospitals or similar Good manual dexterity and hand/eye co-ordination
Knowledge Essential
Good knowledge of H&S Legislation and some knowledge of COSHH Basic computer skills
Skills Essential
Ability to prioritise own work. Desire and ability to work as part of a small team. Good Numeracy and literacy skills To be versatile in their approach to maintenance services and will have the ability to work on their own initiative as well as an integral part of a team. Flexible to multi-skilling and can be responsive to changes in technology.
Other Essential
Good inter-personal skills Committed to undertake the personal and development plan as identified or as agreed in the individual appraisal process. Ability to deal with all levels of people in and around the trust. Ability to lift/push/pull weighs in accordance with the Trust Manual Handling policy
Desirable
Full Clean Driving License
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.
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Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Whipps Cross University Hospital
London
E11 1NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)