Job Overview
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Estates Officer with Mechanical Bias to join our prestigious healthcare team at Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea. This is an exceptional opportunity for international candidates seeking relocation to the United Kingdom, as we offer Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible applicants. The Estates Department plays a crucial role in maintaining energy and environmental resources, controls, electrical and mechanical services that provide essential power, lighting, heating, and air conditioning to our wards, outpatient departments, and operating theatres.
About The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre dedicated to offering patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world. We employ over 4,500 staff across diverse careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. With two hospitals in Chelsea, London and Sutton, Surrey, plus a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital, we continue to make global contributions to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer.
Position Details
This permanent, full-time position offers an excellent salary range of £46,419 to £55,046 per annum under the Agenda for Change pay scheme at Band 6 level. The successful candidate will join our Estates Team in Chelsea, working in a stimulating and dynamic environment that offers clear career pathways and development opportunities.
Role Responsibilities
The Estates Department is responsible for providing safe operation of planned, reactive and emergency maintenance across The Royal Marsden Trust. As Estates Officer, you will support the department and wider Trust in providing a comfortable, safe and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors. The role encompasses a broad range of duties exposing you to the full spectrum of Estates services including mechanical, electrical, building and energy control systems.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for understanding, operating and maintaining Building and Engineering Services and systems to the highest standards, ensuring they are utilized in a safe and efficient manner. This includes developing rapport and empathy with other staff groups, patients and visitors to support job completion. Excellent communication skills are essential to gain cooperation from others and maintain good working relationships.
Technical Systems Knowledge
The Trust incorporates various building types and engineering systems that must comply with current legislation, guidance and approved codes of practice. You will need to gain comprehensive knowledge of plant and systems including Electrical, Gas/LPG, BMS, Heating, Public Health, Sewage, Hot/Cold Water systems, Building Construction, Air Conditioning, Fire Detection and more.
Person Specification – Education/Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
We require a good standard of education along with specialist knowledge acquired through relevant HNC/HND/Degree courses or equivalent working experience and responsibilities. Relevant City & Guilds trade apprenticeship or equivalent on-the-job experience is essential, as is post-apprentice experience. Additionally, candidates must possess one or more Hospital Engineering related qualifications in areas such as Ventilation/Water/Lift Maintenance/Medical Gases/Sterilizers.
Desirable Qualifications
While not essential, service training, additional Hospital Engineering related qualifications, recognized supervisory management qualifications, or recognized Health & Safety qualifications would be advantageous for this position.
Person Specification – Experience
Essential Experience
Candidates must have experience within a maintenance environment and be proficient in the use of hand tools and machinery. High awareness of Health & Safety issues is crucial, along with experience working in a demand-driven service and meeting deadlines. Experience in issuing permits to work is also required.
Desirable Experience
Supervision of multi-disciplinary teams in healthcare premises and experience working in large organizations would be beneficial for this role.
Certificate of Sponsorship
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK. These applications will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted through the NHS Jobs website before the closing date of 17 October 2025. The reference number for this position is 282-E863. Please ensure you complete all required sections of the application form and attach any supporting documents as requested.
Supporting Documents
Applicants should review the Job Description and Person Specification documents available on the NHS Jobs portal. These documents provide comprehensive details about the role requirements, responsibilities, and person specification criteria.
Contact Information
For questions about this position, please contact Alison Palmer, Senior Business Manager, via email at alison.palmer@rmh.nhs.uk. Alison can provide additional information about the role and answer any specific questions you may have about the application process or relocation opportunities.
Employer Details
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is located at Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea, SW3 6JJ. For more information about working at The Royal Marsden, please visit our website at https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden.
Why Choose The Royal Marsden?
Working at The Royal Marsden offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development in a world-class healthcare environment. We deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best, which is why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
Relocation Support
For international candidates, we understand that relocation can be challenging. We offer comprehensive support throughout the sponsorship process and can provide guidance on settling into life in the UK. London offers diverse cultural experiences, excellent transport links, and world-class amenities that make it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals from around the world.
Professional Development
We offer a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities, and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across various areas and specialities, and we welcome flexible working requests from the point of hire to support employees’ work-life balance.
Equal Opportunities
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values, and can play a crucial role in our ongoing achievements in cancer care and research.
Application Deadline
Please note that the closing date for applications is 17 October 2025. We encourage interested candidates to apply early to ensure sufficient time for the sponsorship process if required. Late applications will not be considered.
Next Steps
After reviewing applications, shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. The selection process may include practical assessments and interviews with key stakeholders from the Estates Department and wider Trust management.
Join Our Team
If you are a committed, highly self-motivated individual with the required qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in making a difference in the lives of cancer patients while advancing your career in a supportive, world-class healthcare environment with excellent relocation opportunities to the United Kingdom.