Job summary
The Estates & Capital Development Department at Royal Bournemouth Hospital wish to recruit an Estate Officer (Project Support) Mechanical Bias. The post holder will work within the Estates Department alongside the operational and capital teams, delivering new projects varying from multi million pound redevelopments to simple alteration and adaptation schemes.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the management of internal and external resources associated with projects and the provision of technical advice and support to other staff within the Estates and Capital Development as appropriate.
The role will require working closely with other departments, within and outside of the Estates and Capital Development to provide a patient centred environment and Estates services, recognizing their contribution to the overall patient experience.
The post holder will have technical knowledge and will be expected to manage data and information to ensure an economic quality service, ensuring compliance with Trust standards, procedures and legislation.
Due to the anticipated high number of applications for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
Base Location: Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Hospitals
Interview Date: 7th September 2023
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The post-holder must be educated to HNC/HND level in Engineering Management or recognised equivalent.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Knowledge of relevant Trust policies, NHS and DH guidance, health and safety and other legislation relevant to the position.
- Demonstrate knowledge of DH and NHS guidelines and relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Degree qualified.
- IOSH Managing Safety or Equivalent.
- Membership of an appropriate professional institute i.e. IHEEM, CIOB, R.I.C.S. / R.I.B.A. / I.W.F.M / IEE / CIBSE CMI etc with +5 years post registration.
Experience
Essential
- Engineering/Project Management experience within an acute NHS Trust or similar complex organisation.
- Experience of managing a range of Project issues including: procurement, contractors, planning, quality standards, governance and Health and Safety issues.
- Proven management skills and experience to control and promote teamwork amongst multi-disciplinary teams.
- Extensive experience of working in an Estates/Project management role and managing multiple project streams.
- Able to proactively manage contractors and consultants.
Desirable
- Senior management experience of a large multi-disciplinary team.
- Knowledge and principles of Lean working to achieve best value within Estates & Capital.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Fully conversant with statutory requirements that impact on the Trust. Conversant with NHS Guidance.
- Codes of Practice and requirements of regulatory Authorities.
- Excellent IT skills and demonstrable proficiency in using MS Office & web based applications.
- High standard of written and spoken English.
Desirable
- The ability to generate ideas and continuously appraise and challenge the effectiveness of processes and activities.
- Excellent financial and budget management skills, ability to analyse complex data, and to report and present detailed information.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working.
Desirable
- Knowledge and principles of Lean Working to achieve best value within Estates.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Able to work under pressure and have self- motivation in terms of determining priorities and poses the ability to achieve them with minimum external input.
Desirable
- Develop a rapport and display empathy with patients, visitors, staff and work colleagues where necessary.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with experience in a senior estates/technical management position in a large highly complex organisation.
- Able to work alone and own initiative, making decisions as necessary and able to organise and prioritise heavy workloads.
- To be flexible and adaptable to change.
Desirable
- Proactive approach to learning and developing new skills with experience of identifying and bridging training gaps.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The post-holder must be educated to HNC/HND level in Engineering Management or recognised equivalent.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Knowledge of relevant Trust policies, NHS and DH guidance, health and safety and other legislation relevant to the position.
- Demonstrate knowledge of DH and NHS guidelines and relevant legislation.
Desirable
- Degree qualified.
- IOSH Managing Safety or Equivalent.
- Membership of an appropriate professional institute i.e. IHEEM, CIOB, R.I.C.S. / R.I.B.A. / I.W.F.M / IEE / CIBSE CMI etc with +5 years post registration.
Experience
Essential
- Engineering/Project Management experience within an acute NHS Trust or similar complex organisation.
- Experience of managing a range of Project issues including: procurement, contractors, planning, quality standards, governance and Health and Safety issues.
- Proven management skills and experience to control and promote teamwork amongst multi-disciplinary teams.
- Extensive experience of working in an Estates/Project management role and managing multiple project streams.
- Able to proactively manage contractors and consultants.
Desirable
- Senior management experience of a large multi-disciplinary team.
- Knowledge and principles of Lean working to achieve best value within Estates & Capital.
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Fully conversant with statutory requirements that impact on the Trust. Conversant with NHS Guidance.
- Codes of Practice and requirements of regulatory Authorities.
- Excellent IT skills and demonstrable proficiency in using MS Office & web based applications.
- High standard of written and spoken English.
Desirable
- The ability to generate ideas and continuously appraise and challenge the effectiveness of processes and activities.
- Excellent financial and budget management skills, ability to analyse complex data, and to report and present detailed information.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of multidisciplinary issues and commitment to multidisciplinary working.
Desirable
- Knowledge and principles of Lean Working to achieve best value within Estates.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Able to work under pressure and have self- motivation in terms of determining priorities and poses the ability to achieve them with minimum external input.
Desirable
- Develop a rapport and display empathy with patients, visitors, staff and work colleagues where necessary.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with experience in a senior estates/technical management position in a large highly complex organisation.
- Able to work alone and own initiative, making decisions as necessary and able to organise and prioritise heavy workloads.
- To be flexible and adaptable to change.
Desirable
- Proactive approach to learning and developing new skills with experience of identifying and bridging training gaps.
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.
