Job summary
Working closely with the Associate Director and Chief Engineer in relation to management of the Trust's Estates services across all Trust sites, the postholder will be responsible for all aspects of Estates on the Hospital site, including (but not limited to): Building and Engineering services and all Estates maintenance, Statutory and mandatory requirements and Engineering development and Estates lead projects.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will manage the day-to-day operations of Trust Estates and develop these services in accordance with corporate policies and strategies, emphasising the cultural changes and innovations essential to modernising health care. Maintaining a culture that engages and involves staff in decisions on how services are delivered and the provision and promotion of patient-centred, excellent customer services in a professional and caring manner at all times. A key focus will be on infection control and protecting patients against hospital acquired infection; this will be achieved through effective management of resources, implementation of comprehensive systems, governance procedures and sound financial management.
The postholder will lead on key strategic and operational matters; change management programmes and key projects for the Trust, ensuring that the Division achieves its objectives and will be actively involved in developing all aspects of the Facilities & Estates elements of the NHS Plan including national requirements, i.e. statutory regulations, PLACE, decontamination; and be instrumental in developing on overall Trust-wide approach.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you makeand feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and Relationship
- Establish and develop effective communications with all stakeholders, both internal and external
- Ensuring verbal and written complaints are dealt with effectively and that any remedial action is undertaken
- Developing sound stakeholder relationships, through the attendance of ward committee meetings, chairing user group meetings and by prompt and positive responses to all stakeholder issues raised
- Able to communicate and feed-back on multi-stranded or complex projects at Board level and with senior managers as required
Please see job description and person specs for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and Relationship
- Establish and develop effective communications with all stakeholders, both internal and external
- Ensuring verbal and written complaints are dealt with effectively and that any remedial action is undertaken
- Developing sound stakeholder relationships, through the attendance of ward committee meetings, chairing user group meetings and by prompt and positive responses to all stakeholder issues raised
- Able to communicate and feed-back on multi-stranded or complex projects at Board level and with senior managers as required
Please see job description and person specs for full details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record as a leader and professional role model
- Ability to collaborate effectively and maintain successful partnership
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Estates operations in a large organisation including reactive and planned maintenance
- Ensure local probity and governance, including adherence to Trust and NHS protocols and policies and legislation
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the NHS
- Good understanding of NHS policy and reforms
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal, written, presentation, report writing and negotiation skills, with the ability to develop, communicate and gain ownership for a clear vision and direction
- Skills in financial management and budgetary control
- Able to make judgements across a wide range of Estates and Facilities issues, taking into account conflicting demands, H&S issues, legislation, professional and technical expert advice
Desirable
- Skilled in the use of bespoke Trust software and systems
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record as a leader and professional role model
- Ability to collaborate effectively and maintain successful partnership
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Estates operations in a large organisation including reactive and planned maintenance
- Ensure local probity and governance, including adherence to Trust and NHS protocols and policies and legislation
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the NHS
- Good understanding of NHS policy and reforms
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal, written, presentation, report writing and negotiation skills, with the ability to develop, communicate and gain ownership for a clear vision and direction
- Skills in financial management and budgetary control
- Able to make judgements across a wide range of Estates and Facilities issues, taking into account conflicting demands, H&S issues, legislation, professional and technical expert advice
Desirable
- Skilled in the use of bespoke Trust software and systems
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
