Job summary
The East Cheshire Trust is seeking a highly motivated enthusiastic professional to work in the Estates and Facilities Team as the Head of Technical Services.
The successful candidate will be responsible to the Associate Director for the Estates & Facilities Compliance, Digital Systems and Trust Security Lead.
The post holder will also have the responsibility of the Trust Decontamination Lead for Equipment and Sterilisation service, be the Trust Food Safety Expert and have financial accountability and management of the Estates & Facilities Technical Services budget.As a member of the Estates and Facilities Senior Management Team responsibilities will also include contributing to the directorate's business plan and strategic direction and effective contract monitoring.
The successful candidate will need to be strong leader with a proven track record in management, have outstanding communication and organisational skills and will attend senior level meetings for the Trust.
Predominately based at Macclesfield Hospital but occasional travel to other sites in the community may be required.This is an exciting time to be joining the department with significant investment and development of the current Estate.
This is a permanent post.
37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The Head of Technical Services has Senior managerial, professional, and highly technical responsibility for Estates & Facilities (E&F) Trust Security Lead, Compliance & Health & Safety Lead, Strategic Digital Systems Lead, Decontamination Lead for Equipment and Sterilisation service, and will also be the Trust Food Safety Expert, the Lead for all E&F Digital systems and technical applications that E&F require to deliver services daily, will deputise for the Associate Director of Estates & Facilities, as and when required. This role is aligned to the other three Heads of Services within E&F
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires a Standard with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or professional equivalent TFM
- Chartered Institute of Environment Food Safety level 4 minimum
- Health & Safety NEBOSH
- Health & Safety IOSH
- National Security Management (SIA Licensed)
- Senior Management equivalent qualifications
- Evidence of continuing professional development and management/leadership development i.e. BIFM
- ISO qualified
Desirable
- 5 years' experience in a senior role within an NHS Estates & Facilities Department
- Decontamination Qualifications or equivalent experience
- Digital systems experience/Knowledge CAFM & C365 Property Terrier
- Door access control Experience
- Security Access Projects
- Evidence of Significant Security experience
Specific Job Requirement
Essential
- The ability to deliver within set deadlines and targets.
- High workload capacity and perseverance
- Openness and accessibility
- The ability to lead, influence and negotiate
- Good interpersonal and team skills
- Ability to delegate and to empower others
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
- Literate in IT/computer skills
- A commitment to quality and safety
Desirable
- Energy, enthusiasm, and ambition
- Commitment to personal professional development
Experience
Essential
- Significant and appropriate experience of working in a senior position within a public sector Estates & Facilities department.
- Experience of delivering major capital programme of multi sites/multi projects
Desirable
- Experience in the development and implementation of estates strategies
- Experience of working at a regional or national level
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the complex nature of the NHS environment
- Leadership - the ability to set clear direction, inspire others and assume control
- Capable of translating strategic plans into effective workable solutions
- Evidence of a clear and logical approach with desired outcomes identified
- Excellent collaborative working skills and able to build strong relationships with head of departments, clinical directors, and senior managers
- A thorough understanding of the impact of the estate upon an organisations ability to deliver corporate objectives
- Knowledge of security related legislation and relevant Codes of Practice
- Knowledge of risk assessment process
- Knowledge of training techniques
- Knowledge of health & safety legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of the estates policy and guidance framework within the NHS in England
- Knowledge of the Capital investment Manual, Estate code and estates strategy guidance
- Knowledge of CAD systems
- Knowledge of programming languages including VBA & .NET
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or professional equivalent TFM
- Chartered Institute of Environment Food Safety level 4 minimum
- Health & Safety NEBOSH
- Health & Safety IOSH
- National Security Management (SIA Licensed)
- Senior Management equivalent qualifications
- Evidence of continuing professional development and management/leadership development i.e. BIFM
- ISO qualified
Desirable
- 5 years' experience in a senior role within an NHS Estates & Facilities Department
- Decontamination Qualifications or equivalent experience
- Digital systems experience/Knowledge CAFM & C365 Property Terrier
- Door access control Experience
- Security Access Projects
- Evidence of Significant Security experience
Specific Job Requirement
Essential
- The ability to deliver within set deadlines and targets.
- High workload capacity and perseverance
- Openness and accessibility
- The ability to lead, influence and negotiate
- Good interpersonal and team skills
- Ability to delegate and to empower others
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
- Literate in IT/computer skills
- A commitment to quality and safety
Desirable
- Energy, enthusiasm, and ambition
- Commitment to personal professional development
Experience
Essential
- Significant and appropriate experience of working in a senior position within a public sector Estates & Facilities department.
- Experience of delivering major capital programme of multi sites/multi projects
Desirable
- Experience in the development and implementation of estates strategies
- Experience of working at a regional or national level
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the complex nature of the NHS environment
- Leadership - the ability to set clear direction, inspire others and assume control
- Capable of translating strategic plans into effective workable solutions
- Evidence of a clear and logical approach with desired outcomes identified
- Excellent collaborative working skills and able to build strong relationships with head of departments, clinical directors, and senior managers
- A thorough understanding of the impact of the estate upon an organisations ability to deliver corporate objectives
- Knowledge of security related legislation and relevant Codes of Practice
- Knowledge of risk assessment process
- Knowledge of training techniques
- Knowledge of health & safety legislation
Desirable
- Knowledge of the estates policy and guidance framework within the NHS in England
- Knowledge of the Capital investment Manual, Estate code and estates strategy guidance
- Knowledge of CAD systems
- Knowledge of programming languages including VBA & .NET
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
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.
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).
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.
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).
