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 an Estates Officer to join the Estates Team in Chelsea. This is a highly valuable broad ranging role, which will expose them 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 Estates Department is responsible for providing the safe operation of planned, reactive and emergency maintenance to The RMH Trust. The Estates Officer having a range of duties will support the department, and the wider Trust in providing a comfortable, safe and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
The Trust incorporates many building types and engineering systems, all of which must comply with current legislation, guidance and recommended approved codes of practices, therefore it is crucial for the post holder to have or gain knowledge of the plant and systems, including:
Electrical,Gas/LPGBMSHeating Public HealthSewageHot/Cold Water systemsBuilding ConstructionAir Conditioning Fire DetectionFire CompartmentationMedical Gas SystemSterilization/DisinfectionPatients Bed-head systems Air Handling systemsAccess ControlIntruder detectionLiftsNurse Call systems
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.
- To understand the operation and maintain the Building and Engineering Services and systems a high standard and utilised in a safe and efficient manner.
- To develop rapport and empathy with other staff groups, patients and visitors where this is necessary to support job completion.
- There is a need for good communication skills which will assist the department to gain the cooperation of others and maintain good relations, for instance to encourage the workforce to take up new equipment familiarisation, learning physical skills on the job or new work practises.
- Supervise and undertake breakdowns of service equipment, and see that testing, maintenance, fault diagnoses are carried out appropriately, timely and that repairs to all Building or engineering services plant and equipment are safe.
- To be a source of reference for the workforce when they are undertaking engineering or building repairs, new work, manufacture/assembly/erection and use of test equipment. This includes the supervision of contractors and subcontractors which may involve the installation of specialist equipment or plant.
- Therefore, formal skills training and updating of technical knowledge, policies, practices and procedures associated with day to day maintenance and the construction industry and building services systems is essential. This along with significant trade experience will be used when liaising or providing technical advice, drawings or documents.
- Attend courses and seminars as required on or off site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- To understand the operation and maintain the Building and Engineering Services and systems a high standard and utilised in a safe and efficient manner.
- To develop rapport and empathy with other staff groups, patients and visitors where this is necessary to support job completion.
- There is a need for good communication skills which will assist the department to gain the cooperation of others and maintain good relations, for instance to encourage the workforce to take up new equipment familiarisation, learning physical skills on the job or new work practises.
- Supervise and undertake breakdowns of service equipment, and see that testing, maintenance, fault diagnoses are carried out appropriately, timely and that repairs to all Building or engineering services plant and equipment are safe.
- To be a source of reference for the workforce when they are undertaking engineering or building repairs, new work, manufacture/assembly/erection and use of test equipment. This includes the supervision of contractors and subcontractors which may involve the installation of specialist equipment or plant.
- Therefore, formal skills training and updating of technical knowledge, policies, practices and procedures associated with day to day maintenance and the construction industry and building services systems is essential. This along with significant trade experience will be used when liaising or providing technical advice, drawings or documents.
- Attend courses and seminars as required on or off site.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of education
- Specialist knowledge acquired through relevant HNC/HND/Degree course or equivalent working experience and responsibilities and underpinned by: Relevant C&G trade apprenticeship or equivalent on the job experience
- Post apprentice experience
- One or more Hospital Engineering related qualification, i.e., Ventilation/water/lift maintenance/ medical gases/ sterilizers
Desirable
- Service training
- Additional Hospital Engineering related qualification
- Recognised supervisory management qualification
- Recognised Health & Safety Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience within a maintenance environment
- Proficient in the use of hand tools and machinery
- Highly aware of Health & Safety issues
- Experienced in working in a demand driven service
- Experienced in working to deadlines
- Experienced in issuing permits to work
Desirable
- Supervision of multi- disciplinary team in healthcare premises
- Experience of working in a large organisation
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Work co-operatively with colleagues
- Ability to work with minimum of guidance
- Good manual dexterity
- Logical and systematic approach to work tasks
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Computer literate with: the current operating system, current office software particularly asset & labour management systems and understanding of BMS
- Able to act efficiently taking a 'hands on' role in an emergency
- Knowledge in commercial/ industrial engineering maintenance
- Able to diagnose faults in complicated engineering and building plant and equipment
- Able to work safely and have a sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
Desirable
- Self-starter
- Be able to work within a pressured environment
- Evidence of self-advancement
- Knowledge of allied trades
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Empathy for Healthcare issues
- Versatile and flexible in approach
- Physically fit
- Capable of meeting manual handling criteria
- Able to work at heights, adverse conditions i.e., Heat, dirt, and cramped conditions
- Sympathetic when working in patient proximities i.e., working in operating theatres, wards and mortuaries
Desirable
- Imaginative outlook
- Work on own initiative
- Confident
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of education
- Specialist knowledge acquired through relevant HNC/HND/Degree course or equivalent working experience and responsibilities and underpinned by: Relevant C&G trade apprenticeship or equivalent on the job experience
- Post apprentice experience
- One or more Hospital Engineering related qualification, i.e., Ventilation/water/lift maintenance/ medical gases/ sterilizers
Desirable
- Service training
- Additional Hospital Engineering related qualification
- Recognised supervisory management qualification
- Recognised Health & Safety Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience within a maintenance environment
- Proficient in the use of hand tools and machinery
- Highly aware of Health & Safety issues
- Experienced in working in a demand driven service
- Experienced in working to deadlines
- Experienced in issuing permits to work
Desirable
- Supervision of multi- disciplinary team in healthcare premises
- Experience of working in a large organisation
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Work co-operatively with colleagues
- Ability to work with minimum of guidance
- Good manual dexterity
- Logical and systematic approach to work tasks
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Computer literate with: the current operating system, current office software particularly asset & labour management systems and understanding of BMS
- Able to act efficiently taking a 'hands on' role in an emergency
- Knowledge in commercial/ industrial engineering maintenance
- Able to diagnose faults in complicated engineering and building plant and equipment
- Able to work safely and have a sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
Desirable
- Self-starter
- Be able to work within a pressured environment
- Evidence of self-advancement
- Knowledge of allied trades
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Empathy for Healthcare issues
- Versatile and flexible in approach
- Physically fit
- Capable of meeting manual handling criteria
- Able to work at heights, adverse conditions i.e., Heat, dirt, and cramped conditions
- Sympathetic when working in patient proximities i.e., working in operating theatres, wards and mortuaries
Desirable
- Imaginative outlook
- Work on own initiative
- 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.
