Job summary
This role is to lead on the PFI Delivery for all matters relating to Estates and Facilities and to support the Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities in all matters in relation to the PFI Estate. You will have a strong background in building surveying / condition and asset management, scrutinising building information and demonstrate understanding to help support the most appropriate FM Model as the Trusts looks to procure its PFI Estate. As part of the role, displaying excellent relationship and communication skills is essential to succeed and deliver as the Trust looks to take a significant step into the future!
Main duties of the job
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Co-ordination of the significant Estates and Facilities milestones and actions on the overall PFI Expiry Programme Tracker. Co-ordinating all the Estates and Facilities aspects of the agreed transition and handover process for the PFI assets subject to buy back. Providing senior leadership to the programme team and ensuring seamless continuation of safe provision of healthcare support service and operations as the PFI arrangements end in 2028. Working collaboratively to lead the Trust through the relevant condition-based surveys and establish the certification process, work with finance and other teams on the commercial strategy and ensure that the building assets are performing up to the PFI Project Agreement expiry date. Lead the planning, execution and tracking of agreed PFI life cycle projects to ensure they are complete, compliant, commissioned, and certified and that they meet the contractual and expiry obligations for condition at expiry and meet future needs of the hospital(s). Relationship management of internal teams, NHS stakeholders, external suppliers and partners and the PFI management and their supply chain in order deliver a successful conclusion of the PFI contract that minimizes future inherited and avoidable risk for Leeds and York Partnership Foundation Trust. Responsibility for closing out existing PFI based supplier contracts and delivering on the agreed Facilities Management service strategy ensuring that appropriate contracts and service arrangements are in place to effectively and efficiently manage the assets. Implementing robust operational management, operational policies and emergency and business continuity plans to ensure that Hard and Soft Facilities Management services continue without interruption. Support the Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities in establishing the mechanism in which Capital Project Management will be delivered post expiry on the assets. Lead on the overall Estates and Facilities transition on the PFI Expiry including transformation and the new Facilities Management Model, acquiring relevant contractual documentation and information such as building operation and maintenance manuals, warranties and asset and equipment lists etc. Prepare and lead on action plans for transition and occupation of the PFI Estate and how these harmonise into Trust assets from a governance and delivery perspective for Estates and Facilities. Work in partnership with our key internal stakeholders such as Programme Management Office, Finance, Estates and Facilities, Human Resources, Care Services, Operational Services.
You will provide added leadership value to the Estates and Facilities Department working closely with the Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities, Head of Operations (Estates and Facilities) and the PFI Operations Manager. You will be a key part of the departments Senior Management Team as well as providing advice and support across the organization for matters in relation to the PFI Estate.
We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.
All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.netAttached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Co-ordination of the significant Estates and Facilities milestones and actions on the overall PFI Expiry Programme Tracker. Co-ordinating all the Estates and Facilities aspects of the agreed transition and handover process for the PFI assets subject to buy back. Providing senior leadership to the programme team and ensuring seamless continuation of safe provision of healthcare support service and operations as the PFI arrangements end in 2028. Working collaboratively to lead the Trust through the relevant condition-based surveys and establish the certification process, work with finance and other teams on the commercial strategy and ensure that the building assets are performing up to the PFI Project Agreement expiry date. Lead the planning, execution and tracking of agreed PFI life cycle projects to ensure they are complete, compliant, commissioned, and certified and that they meet the contractual and expiry obligations for condition at expiry and meet future needs of the hospital(s). Relationship management of internal teams, NHS stakeholders, external suppliers and partners and the PFI management and their supply chain in order deliver a successful conclusion of the PFI contract that minimizes future inherited and avoidable risk for Leeds and York Partnership Foundation Trust. Responsibility for closing out existing PFI based supplier contracts and delivering on the agreed Facilities Management service strategy ensuring that appropriate contracts and service arrangements are in place to effectively and efficiently manage the assets. Implementing robust operational management, operational policies and emergency and business continuity plans to ensure that Hard and Soft Facilities Management services continue without interruption. Support the Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities in establishing the mechanism in which Capital Project Management will be delivered post expiry on the assets. Lead on the overall Estates and Facilities transition on the PFI Expiry including transformation and the new Facilities Management Model, acquiring relevant contractual documentation and information such as building operation and maintenance manuals, warranties and asset and equipment lists etc. Prepare and lead on action plans for transition and occupation of the PFI Estate and how these harmonise into Trust assets from a governance and delivery perspective for Estates and Facilities. Work in partnership with our key internal stakeholders such as Programme Management Office, Finance, Estates and Facilities, Human Resources, Care Services, Operational Services.
You will provide added leadership value to the Estates and Facilities Department working closely with the Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities, Head of Operations (Estates and Facilities) and the PFI Operations Manager. You will be a key part of the departments Senior Management Team as well as providing advice and support across the organization for matters in relation to the PFI Estate.
We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.
All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.netAttached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree Level or equivalent qualification in a related subject (Construction/ Facilities/ Management/ Surveying)
- Must be professionally qualified with relevant institution (CIOB / RICS etc)
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of Estates and Facilities Management in the NHS or similar environment
- Experience of developing Service Level Agreements or managing/developing service specifications
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of lifecycle management/ Backlog Maintenance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's Degree Level or equivalent qualification in a related subject (Construction/ Facilities/ Management/ Surveying)
- Must be professionally qualified with relevant institution (CIOB / RICS etc)
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of Estates and Facilities Management in the NHS or similar environment
- Experience of developing Service Level Agreements or managing/developing service specifications
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of lifecycle management/ Backlog Maintenance
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.
