To be professionally and technically responsible for estates maintenance issues (engineering and building).

To understand, plan and organize the complex activities and programme the general working of the hospitals Estates Department, so that work can be carried out in the most efficient manner.

To manage the ordering and procurement of supplies/suppliers ensuring best value at all times, in accordance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions.

To manage all designated Maintenance Staff within the Estates department.

Action and validate timesheets, call-out sheets, holiday request forms and general personnel issues.

Manage and monitor all maintenance contracts.

Manage and monitor contractors required for ad-hoc call-outs and minor refurbishment work.

Main duties of the job

5.0

General:

5.1

To have responsibility for health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of Health & Safety Regulations

5.2

To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.

5.3

To promote equal opportunities for all staff and patients in accordance with South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Policies.

5.4

To comply with South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Policies.

5.5

To undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.

5.6

Ability to undertake, take into account and actively support the overall departmental business objectives.

5.7

Ability to take into account Trust wide view of issues and to take into account the effect the decisions will have in the longer term.

5.8

Ability to evaluate existing functions and recommend improvements or changes.

5.9

Ability to recognise the importance of one issue in relation to a number of other pressing issues.

About us

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusthas 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 and Greenwich.

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'.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.

Person Specification

Written

Essential

• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Specialist training and knowledge in particular field of hospital engineering (ventilation, electrical distribution, medical gases, energy management)

Desirable

• Good knowledge of Estates practice within NHS

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maudsley Hospital

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill

SE5 8AZ

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