Job summary
The Head of Operational Estates will be responsible for a portfolio of estate services across the Trust's estate. They will ensure that services are efficient and effective value for money in accordance with national guidelines. The post holder will ensure that the Trust provides a safe, secure and welcoming environment for patients and staff and that Estate services are in line with Government targets and initiatives, regulatory compliance and local targets.
Main duties of the job
Lead in the development of mechanical, electrical and building services and continually identify service developments this is to include the development of policies and environmental action plans.
To interpret Government directives i.e. Premises Assurance Model, ERIC collection, HTM requirements, Sustainability agenda, and to subsequently draft polices and operational plans to ensure compliance.
To ensure that the Estates Services are best value for money (VFM) through compiling service level agreements and market testing/benchmarking the services within contract time tables.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure that all infection control procedures are being followed in relation to project works, ventilation, water systems in the organization.
To ensure that all audit processes are being carried out in accordance with mandatory, statutory and local guidelines and reported to the Trust Board in accordance with the Trust governance framework.
To highlight, manage and oversee all Health and Safety risks in accordance with the Trust Risk management policy.
Develop an action plan for the backlog of maintenance and plant replacement and repair
Please see full job description and person specification attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure that all infection control procedures are being followed in relation to project works, ventilation, water systems in the organization.
To ensure that all audit processes are being carried out in accordance with mandatory, statutory and local guidelines and reported to the Trust Board in accordance with the Trust governance framework.
To highlight, manage and oversee all Health and Safety risks in accordance with the Trust Risk management policy.
Develop an action plan for the backlog of maintenance and plant replacement and repair
Please see full job description and person specification attached
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent with an engineering background
- Master's in either an engineering or Business field
- Chartered Engineer status
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS transformation agenda in respect of Estates and/or an up-to-date knowledge and awareness of key issues in Estates management.
Desirable
- Engineering knowledge in both electrical and mechanical fields.
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills, to provide vision and drive for the future development of services.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to perform within multi-disciplinary groups.
- Ability to drive and manage change programs and changed working practices.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent with an engineering background
- Master's in either an engineering or Business field
- Chartered Engineer status
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS transformation agenda in respect of Estates and/or an up-to-date knowledge and awareness of key issues in Estates management.
Desirable
- Engineering knowledge in both electrical and mechanical fields.
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills, to provide vision and drive for the future development of services.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to perform within multi-disciplinary groups.
- Ability to drive and manage change programs and changed working practices.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackshaw Road
Tooting, London
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
