Band 5 Assistant Facilities Contracted Services Manager

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The summary of the job is to both assist and support the Head of Contracted Services in the day to day delivery of assigned facilities contracts and in house Services across all UHB sites.

*Clinical Waste Service Contract (UHBFT)

*Linen & Laundry contract (UHBFT)

*Sterile Gowns and Theatre Drapes contract ( UHBFT)

*Commercial waste contract, (UHBFT)

*Hygiene contract (UHBFT)

*Pest Control contract (UHBFT)

*Window Cleaning (UHBFT)

*Matting Services

*Uniform Services

Main duties of the job

To actively manage the day to day provision and delivery of service for all outsourced and in house services within the assigned Portfolio.

*To support and assist the Head of Facilities Contracted Services to promote the delivery of service, quality standards, and targets and to continually improve performance within the assigned contracts and services.

*Undertake specific projects and pieces of work as directed by the Head of Contracted Services

*Work closely with the wider Facilities and Logistics management teams to standardise systems, processes and working practices in line with in-house delivered services.

*Assist in maintaining and improving contractual specifications, SLA's and associated documentation.

*Chair /attend operational contract review meetings and any others as directed by the Head of Contracted Services ensuring accurate records of issues discussed and actions allotted are made and followed up with relevant contractors and in house teams.

*Challenge existing practices, processes and procedures, ensuring that progressive solutions, which take into account models of best practice, are incorporated into service.

*In conjunction with the Trust Estates team and PFI provider assist in the authorising and issue of required permits, for applicable contracted services such as Pest Control and Window cleaning.

*To undertake specified audits and inspections as directed by the Head of Contracted Services.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Date posted

29 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1081541PM

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience.

Desirable

Recognised continued professional development.
Business management diploma or equivalent
Project management qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience of managing internal or external staff groups
Experience of Managing and completing projects

Desirable

Human Resources procedures -- recruitment, appraisals, absence management, disciplinary
Experience of Auditing and monitoring
NHS managerial experience
NHS procurement processes
Quality systems
Auditing
Budget and financial management

Additional Criteria

Essential

Practical knowledge of commercial, industrial and contract management, including associated legislation and regulation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience.

Desirable

Recognised continued professional development.
Business management diploma or equivalent
Project management qualification

Experience

Essential

Experience of managing internal or external staff groups
Experience of Managing and completing projects

Desirable

Human Resources procedures -- recruitment, appraisals, absence management, disciplinary
Experience of Auditing and monitoring
NHS managerial experience
NHS procurement processes
Quality systems
Auditing
Budget and financial management

Additional Criteria

Essential

Practical knowledge of commercial, industrial and contract management, including associated legislation and regulation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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