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 Trust.
We have an exciting opportunity for a committed highly self-motivated individual, the Royal Marsden is looking for a Building Services Assistant to join the Estates Team in Chelsea. This is a highly valuable broad ranging role, which will expose the Building Services Assistant to the whole range of Estates services including mechanical, electrical, building & energy control systems and project management.
The candidate must be highly proactive in developing their technical knowledge in all aspects of training and work undertaken, engage in active discussions about skills, techniques, methods and approach to tasks in order to develop as a skilled professional. Behaviour at all times must be conducted in a professional manner and consistent with Trust Values
Main duties of the job
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Estates Department provides a highly effective and efficient service to support frontline clinical delivery and patient care and critical infrastructure and building services maintenance. It has a direct and key role with respect to infection prevention and control and sustainability across the Trust. The Department operates in a proactive, transparent and highly professional manner.
The effectiveness of the Estates service is governed by the skills, experience, professionalism and productivity of the Estates staff. Each individual must take ownership of responsibilities and exercise excellent customer care, communicate effectively, work as a team and make a personal contribution to driving continuous improvement of the service.
Trust organisational changes and growth, patient needs and medical advances frequently bring redevelopment and /or updating of departments including Estates. There is a need for staff to be dynamic, flexible and adaptable, open to change and opportunities and be proactive in their approach to undertaking work. All staff must have a good understanding of Estates maintenance and operational services.
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.
- 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.
- To ensure any fault, defect or malfunction of plant, equipment or fabric of the trust buildings are speedily reported to the relevant supervisor/manager in order to affect appropriate repair.
- Use the CAFM system to receive, update and close off requests and update records. Extract information on the Estates and assets.
- Take proactive steps to identify improvements to domestic water systems and controls including undertaking flushing and operational practices in order to minimise risks of legionella and other organisms to protect patients and people using the buildings.
- Co-operate fully with Supervisor checks and audits.
- Assist in the service, maintenance and repair of the building fabric and engineering services, all plant and equipment in connection with the Trusts Planned Preventative Maintenance scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- 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.
- To ensure any fault, defect or malfunction of plant, equipment or fabric of the trust buildings are speedily reported to the relevant supervisor/manager in order to affect appropriate repair.
- Use the CAFM system to receive, update and close off requests and update records. Extract information on the Estates and assets.
- Take proactive steps to identify improvements to domestic water systems and controls including undertaking flushing and operational practices in order to minimise risks of legionella and other organisms to protect patients and people using the buildings.
- Co-operate fully with Supervisor checks and audits.
- Assist in the service, maintenance and repair of the building fabric and engineering services, all plant and equipment in connection with the Trusts Planned Preventative Maintenance scheme.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of education with manual dexterity
- GCSE at minimum grade C or equivalent in English, Maths and Science /Physics
- Service training certificates
- Working towards NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2 qualifications or similar in Electrical, Mechanical/Plumbing or Building Services.
- Experience of working in a large organisation.
- Evidence of self-advancement
- Engineering Design Technology at GCSE or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a maintenance environment
- Able to use all tools and equipment.
- Demonstration of manual dexterity and a safe use of basic workshop hand tools
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Hospital Estates department using CAFM, ISO 9001 QMS, Operation & Maintenance Manuals, Building Management Systems.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of education with manual dexterity
- GCSE at minimum grade C or equivalent in English, Maths and Science /Physics
- Service training certificates
- Working towards NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2 qualifications or similar in Electrical, Mechanical/Plumbing or Building Services.
- Experience of working in a large organisation.
- Evidence of self-advancement
- Engineering Design Technology at GCSE or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a maintenance environment
- Able to use all tools and equipment.
- Demonstration of manual dexterity and a safe use of basic workshop hand tools
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Hospital Estates department using CAFM, ISO 9001 QMS, Operation & Maintenance Manuals, Building Management Systems.
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).
