South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We deliver specialist services in the London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark, Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Wandsworth and Richmond.

We are committed to provide a high quality and specialist care to our service users and we are recognised for our care and treatment we provide. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good'.

We launched our five-year strategy, Aiming High; Changing Lives in 2021 together with Our Care Improvement System as our quality management system methodology to make a positive impact on patient care, outcomes and staff experience. By joining SLaM, all staff will get the opportunity to be part of this exciting improvement journey supported with learning and development to harness everyone's potential as change makers.

The trust recognises the unique and valuable contribution that people with lived experience of mental illness can bring to a role. We therefore welcome applications from people with lived experience and consider them as an asset to the Trust.

Our Values

We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values and our promise to be caring, kind, polite, prompt, honest, listen and do what I say I'm going to do is at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll be part of something special.

As a Trust we are happy to talk flexible working.

Job overview

At South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, we believe in providing excellent care which is delivered with pride and compassion. Everything we do is to improve the lives of the people and communities we serve and to promote mental health and wellbeing for all.

The successful candidate will drive the efficiency and effectiveness of our maintenance team through exceptional planning, organisation, and communication. They will play a crucial role in ensuring that all maintenance activities are carried out safely, timely, and to the highest standards.
Service users will benefit from a consistently safe, reliable, and well-maintained environment. The role supports the overall goal of providing high-quality, value-for-money maintenance services that contribute to the seamless operation of Trust facilities, enhance the user experience, and ensure a safe, compliant, and pleasant environment for all.

Main duties of the job

The primary goal of this role is to ensure the highest standards of maintenance and repair across all Trust properties and facilities. By providing expert technical advice, overseeing complex maintenance activities, and ensuring strict compliance with safety regulations, the role is pivotal in maintaining the integrity and safety of our infrastructure. This involves performing scheduled and emergency maintenance, diagnosing, and fixing issues, and overseeing technical staff. You'll work on various equipment, provide technical advice, and help develop policies to keep safety and compliance standards high. Additionally, you'll conduct risk assessments, keep detailed records, and take part in emergency and safety procedures.

Working for our organisation

The Trust employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. Currently, provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich.
By coming to work at our Trust, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field. The Trust delivered more than 14,000 training experiences in 2014; providing an extensive range of learning opportunities for staff at all levels. In addition, our working relationship with King's Health Partners allows those working at the Trust to get involved in academic research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1.Conduct planned and unplanned maintenance of hospital equipment, ensuring accurate records. Advise staff and contractors on safety compliance.
2. Diagnose and repair faults, carry out testing and documentation for safety and functionality. Solve complex electrical and control system issues and certify your own work.
3. Install, manufacture, or modify equipment from drawings. Perform and document maintenance tests.
4. Follow up on installations, prepare for inspections, ensure efficient plant operation, and evaluate inspection reports.
5. Attend to breakdowns, restore service quickly, and manage plant changeovers or isolation to minimise downtime.
6. Maintain and repair air-conditioning systems, including fault diagnosis using the Building Management System (BMS), and perform minor electrical work related to mechanical systems, utilising comprehensive system knowledge.
7. Plan work and supervise and train apprentices and maintenance assistants, ensuring proper evaluation and communication of safety requirements and providing annual leave and sickness cover for the trade supervisor when required
8. Act as fire marshal for your local area, participate in emergency on-call, and hold a CP role for electrical LV. Conduct risk assessments and ensure safety compliance.
9. Implement and propose changes to policies and procedures, stay updated on health, safety, and HTM (Health Technical Memoranda) 01-08 standards.
10. Maintain and repair trust properties, undertake research and development activities, manage day-to-day tasks, and provide practical training.
11. Manage and perform heavy repairs and equipment moves, maintaining focus despite occasional emergencies. Handle distressing situations and work in unpleasant conditions, including bad weather, heat, humidity, and exposure to body fluids and fumes.
12. To drive between trust properties in a safe and timely manner adhering to trust policies.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NVQ3 - or equivalent in Electrical installation
• City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection, Design, and verification
• BS7671 18th edition + amendments

Desirable criteria

• ECS Card (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme)
• HNC In Electrical Engineering

Experience / Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Experience in Emergency Dali lighting
• Experience in Fire alarms
• Experience in Building Management systems (BMS)
• Knowledge of the application of standards and regulations regarding HTM Documents

Desirable criteria

• Basic Mechanical knowledge
• Experience of working in a psychiatric hospital

The Trust is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with a disability and are committed to treating people fairly with compassion, respect and dignity and in promoting equality and human rights. We aim to put this commitment into practice by:

• Embedding our commitment to tackling inequality, eliminating discrimination and harassment; promoting equality of opportunity and fostering good relations in our everyday practice
• Ensuring that all our services and all staff understand and support our commitment
• We believe that people who use our services, their carers and our staff, should be treated with compassion, respect and dignity

Please note:

• That all applications for this post will need to be made online
• That you read and understand the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the role. Your Statement in Support should reflect the requirements specified as your application will be judged against these criteria
• That the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received. We advise that you submit your application as early as possible
• That once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3rd party e-recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs
• That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not been successful
• That priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees
• That should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process
• That we are a smoke-free Trust

SLaM is a Stonewall Diversity Champion , Stonewall is the largest Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans (LGBT) rights charity in Europe'

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