Job summary
As Carpenter you will need to be keen, enthusiastic and physically fit working as part of a large team. The main activities are maintenance, reactive repairs, compliance monitoring and associated remedial work at the Bethlem Royal Hospital site and Community Properties. Applicants should be able to arrange their work, parts and materials and carry out tasks in a safe, tidy manner and be capable of working on their own initiative. The trust provides a wide range of mental health services to the UK. To maintain continuity of service there will be times when extra hours, altered work patterns/duties is required as well as a requirement to undertake training to remain current with relevant standards.
Main duties of the job
About the team:
An exciting opportunity has arisen within SLAM for a Carpenter to join our Estates team at the Bethlem Royal Hospital. The Trust has four main sites and community properties, therefore applicants should be able to arrange their work, parts and materials and carry out tasks in a safe and tidy manner. To maintain continuity of service there will be times when extra hours, altered work patterns/duties is required. The post-holder must have a good general knowledge of domestic and commercial building Services.
About the role:
This job is for a Carpenter who has a good general knowledge of domestic and commercial buildings. In your duties of maintenance there will be statutory checks in line with Approved Code of Practice (Building Regulations, HBN & HTM).
You will be expected to work on your own initiative as well as working within a team. You will need to knowledge of building structures and fabric as well as fire compartmentalisation and fire door maintenance. Applicants should be able to arrange their work, parts and materials and carry out tasks in a safe and tidy manner.
About us
The Bethlem Royal Hospital is located within the Croydon Borough and less than 10 minutes from the train station with a local bus stop outside the main gates. We also provide services and operate across other locations, such as London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; and substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Lambeth, Greenwich and Wandsworth.
Benefits:
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1) To undertake planned preventative maintenance or emergency work as demanded by a Hospital of this type and use all skills, knowledge to ensure safe methods of working and to carry out maintenance tasks in a safe and cost effective way for the Trust.2) To understand the workings of engineering services and systems and building structures 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.3) To work as part of a departmental team and where necessary to support/assist the work of colleagues, and to be able to work with staff of all levels and disciplines throughout the trust 4) To provide maintenance service to all Trust buildings, and off site properties and be able to work unsupervised. To have a flexible approach to the work and be able to work beyond the normal hours of duty if required and to carry out other tasks from other disciplines should circumstances so dictate.6) To ensure work undertaken is completed in a timely manner and that appropriate records are updated through the requisite system 7) To keep up to date with any new legislation and attend training courses as directed by Estate Manager.8) To be able to work safely in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, and to follow any other safety policies or guidelines as issued by the Trust.9) To be compassionate and mindful to our clients and be mindful of the need for safe use, security, storage of plant, equipment and tools.10) To drive between trust properties in a safe and timely manner adhering to trust policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1) To undertake planned preventative maintenance or emergency work as demanded by a Hospital of this type and use all skills, knowledge to ensure safe methods of working and to carry out maintenance tasks in a safe and cost effective way for the Trust.2) To understand the workings of engineering services and systems and building structures 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.3) To work as part of a departmental team and where necessary to support/assist the work of colleagues, and to be able to work with staff of all levels and disciplines throughout the trust 4) To provide maintenance service to all Trust buildings, and off site properties and be able to work unsupervised. To have a flexible approach to the work and be able to work beyond the normal hours of duty if required and to carry out other tasks from other disciplines should circumstances so dictate.6) To ensure work undertaken is completed in a timely manner and that appropriate records are updated through the requisite system 7) To keep up to date with any new legislation and attend training courses as directed by Estate Manager.8) To be able to work safely in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, and to follow any other safety policies or guidelines as issued by the Trust.9) To be compassionate and mindful to our clients and be mindful of the need for safe use, security, storage of plant, equipment and tools.10) To drive between trust properties in a safe and timely manner adhering to trust policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent such as City & Guilds or other relevant and equivalent qualification in Site Carpentry and Joinery
- Health & Safety qualification in one of the following: Safe use of ladders, Safe use/work from mobile scaffold tower (Pasma), Coshh, Manual handling
Desirable
- Wood machine training
- Asbestos awareness training
- Current IPAF certification
- Specialist training and knowledge in a particular field of hospital engineering
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a maintenance environment
- Experience of working with associated trades
- Experience of fire door maintenance and fire compartmentalisation
- To be able to deal with tense difficult and stressful situations in the ward environment
Desirable
- NHS (healthcare) experience in a similar role
- Experience of working within the NHS in an Estates environment
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
- To be able to work in occupied areas safely and conduct oneself in a manner that preserves dignity and respect to our clients
- Basic IT skills
- Good communication skills
- Full clean driving licence
- Be willing to undertake any learning and development necessary to fulfil the role
Desirable
- Knowledge of COSHH
- Awareness of equal opportunities and equality diversity and inclusivity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent such as City & Guilds or other relevant and equivalent qualification in Site Carpentry and Joinery
- Health & Safety qualification in one of the following: Safe use of ladders, Safe use/work from mobile scaffold tower (Pasma), Coshh, Manual handling
Desirable
- Wood machine training
- Asbestos awareness training
- Current IPAF certification
- Specialist training and knowledge in a particular field of hospital engineering
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a maintenance environment
- Experience of working with associated trades
- Experience of fire door maintenance and fire compartmentalisation
- To be able to deal with tense difficult and stressful situations in the ward environment
Desirable
- NHS (healthcare) experience in a similar role
- Experience of working within the NHS in an Estates environment
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
- To be able to work in occupied areas safely and conduct oneself in a manner that preserves dignity and respect to our clients
- Basic IT skills
- Good communication skills
- Full clean driving licence
- Be willing to undertake any learning and development necessary to fulfil the role
Desirable
- Knowledge of COSHH
- Awareness of equal opportunities and equality diversity and inclusivity
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).
