Facilities Manager - Patient Environment (XN06)
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Job summary
Expected Shortlisting Date
14/10/2025
Planned Interview Date
21/10/2025
The Facilities Patient Environment team have an exciting 12-month secondment opportunity for the role of Facilities Manager, working in Portering services at both the St Jamess University & LGI Hospital sites. The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5hrs per week which will include some weekend/evening working with flexibility when required, dependent upon needs of the service.
The role would predominantly have the responsibility for the day-to-day management of key services such as, Patient movement and Portering services, along with supporting, facilities patient services such as cleaning, meal service delivery, cleaning response and circulation cleanliness. All of which are crucial to ensuring our patients receive an efficient, high-quality and safe service.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have great communication skills and would be expected to liaise with a range of multi-disciplinary teams, within both the clinical and facilities teams, across the Trust to ensure that facilities services are achieved within specified timescales and to the optimal standards. You must be a people person, as fostering close working relationships will be essential, as youll be working with colleagues in our clinical departments and estates to ensure that the best possible standards are maintained and continually improved upon. Youll play an important part in ensuring all patients and visitors who come to the Trust have an excellent experience whilst at the hospital.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest employers in Leeds, employing around 20,000 staff and providing care to 1.6 million patients every year. The Estates and Facilities team keep the Trust sites running and manage one of the largest estate portfolios across the NHS. With over 2,500 staff, we provide a range of facilities management services and ensure our buildings and environments are fit for purpose, clean and safe.
We support the delivery of patient care across the sites with all of the duties we fulfil. Guided by our Leeds Way Values, we are committed to creating the best place to work and being the employer of choice for Estates and Facilities in the region.
By joining the team, you'll have access to a friendly support network with ongoing training, career progression and an excellent benefits package.
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Details
Date posted
22 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Secondment
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9298-EST-358
Job locations
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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