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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.
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.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dean Wood Job title: Estates Manager Email address: dean.wood@slam.nhs.uk