Job Description

The post holder will be part of the team providing a patient focussed maintenance service 24/7. This post is a Shift Position which consists of a combination of Long Days or Night Shifts.



The post holder will carry out the repair, maintenance or installation of all plant, equipment, and engineering services. This will include Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), testing and calibration, fault finding, emergency response, defect correction and minor works.



The post holder will be required to liaise with Shift Leader, other maintenance staff, Heads of Departments, Ward Managers and other clinical staff



To deliver a patient focused maintenance service across the Kings Estate on Shift Basis - Day Shift 06:00 to 18:00 and nights 18:00 to 06:00 on a 4 days on 4 days off basis.



To assist all other trades as applicable and as a part of a maintenance team communicate technical issues to other maintenance staff.



To assemble, install and commission new works and equipment as required.



Maintain and repair the trusts properties and equipment in accordance with Health Technical Memoranda and Health Building Notes.



To ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and local operation procedure codes.



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



King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.



We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.



King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.



Have a good understanding of computers, and in particular standard Microsoft Office Tools, knowledge and experience with BMS and planned maintenance systems will be an advantage.



To co-operate with management in creating an integrated estates service.



To ensure the completion and update of maintenance records.



To instruct other maintenance staff and fully managed service contractors (where appropriate) in all aspects of their work.



To comply with statutory and other relevant requirements related to Health & Safety legislation and HTM safe systems of work.



To attend training sessions where applicable in the use of all safety PPE and to follow all safety procedures.



Draw the attention of management to any defects affecting Health & Safety.



Undertake acceptance testing of new equipment and advice on suitability for safe use.



To support risk management for the department by identifying, implementing and maintaining controls and actions where necessary.



General



The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.



To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.



We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.

At King's we are a kind, respectful team:

Kind . We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work



Respectful . We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed



Team . We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional



To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.



To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.



This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.



All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.



Everyone is responsible for promoting inclusion no matter their role or team. At King's, we want to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcomed



Safe Guarding



The Trust takes the issues of Safeguarding Children, Adults and addressing Domestic Abuse very seriously. All employees have a responsibility to support the organisation in our duties by;



? attending mandatory training on safeguarding children and adults

familiarising themselves with the Trust's processes for reporting concerns

reporting any safeguarding child or adult concerns appropriately



Infection Control Statement



The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene procedures and requirements when in clinical areas.



The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.



These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.