About this role
Job summary
The Estates Department operate and maintain, energy and environmental resources, controls, electrical and mechanical services providing power, lighting, heating, air conditioning to wards, outpatients and operating theatres. Estates directly impacts on patient welfare, frontline clinical care, infection prevention and control and energy efficiency and sustainability across the Estates Trust. We have an exciting opportunity for a committed highly self-motivated individual. The Royal Marsden is looking for a Building Services Craftsman (Electrical) to join the Estates Team in Sutton. This is a highly valuable broad ranging role, which will expose the Building Services Craftsman (Electrcial) to the whole range of Estates services including mechanical, electrical, building & energy control systems and project management. The candidate must be highly proactive in all aspects of training and work undertaken, engage in active discussions about skills, techniques, methods and approach to tasks in order to develope to their full potential. Behaviour at all times must be conducted in a professional manner and consistent with Trust Values.
Main duties of the job
1.1. Work proactively with and support the Supervisor in delivering an optimised service:
1.2. To undertake on-call and overtime including weekend work from time to time.
1.3. To use their skills and opportunities in the role to enhance the service delivered by the Trust.
1.4. Be part of a team of building services engineers and carry out work and tasks effectively and maximise productivity of this team.
1.5. Maximise value from subcontractors and specialists.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
2.1 To understand the workings of 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.
2.2 Identify and communicate defects and action plans to the supervisor through physical inspections, when undertaking normal course of duties, reviewing statutory inspection reports, observations for the way building /plant /equipment is being operated and used and from information in the CAFM system
2.3 Support the development of quality management processes and capture tasks undertaken in simple flow charts reflecting the steps and procedures used.
2.4 Comply with processes and polices and identify defects and observations and means of achieving continuous improvement.- Use the CAFM system to receive, update and close off requests and update records
2.5 Raise a request to cover all activities undertaken to ensure Estates has full visibility of trade staff hours, productivity and activities for trend analysis and continuous improvement
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
A good standard of education with manual dexterity. A recognised trade apprenticeship and educated to City & Guilds/NVQ in core skill, or equivalent working experience and responsibilities. Extensive experience working in an Engineering environment, and ability to demonstrate competency through skills gained and training courses.
Desirable
Service training certificates. Evidence of self-advancement
Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience working in a service led maintenance environment working on a large variety of engineering services. Highly aware of Health & Safety issues as applied to building and engineering functions.
Desirable
Experience of working in a large diverse organisation. Working in an ISO 9001 framework
Skills Abilities/knowledge Essential
Professional expertise with a logical and systematic approach to work tasks Knowledge of Engineering services in complex buildings and how they are installed and maintained. Competence and confidence in dealing with a wide range of engineering equipment within the built environment.
Desirable
Knowledge of allied trades. Attended courses and experience of using control and BEMS systems. Basic Electrical and building /carpentry training and certifications Self-starter able to work with the minimum of supervision.
Other Requirements Essential
Full awareness and understanding of Health and Safety legislation in respect of work function. To be prepared to work and be sympathetic to the conditions required when working in patient proximities i.e. working in operating theatres, wards and mortuaries.
Desirable
Imaginative outlook, working on own initiative and confident
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.
Employer details Employer name The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Marsden Sutton
Downs Road
Sutton
SM2 5PT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)