Job summary
Tunbridge Wells Hospital was built as a PFI (Private Finance Initiative) and became operational in 2011. As part of the PFI, the hard services have been provided for the term of the contract via the Project Co. Currently the service Provider is Mitie.
The primary purpose of this role is to act as the intelligent client function, ensuring that PFI services are delivered to meet the Trust's strategic and operation needs at Tunbridge Wells.
The PFI Manager will understand and fully comprehend all aspects of the contract and ensure that the service provider via the Project Co fully delivers their obligations which will include day to day operations, life-cycle works and reporting.
The post holder will also ensure that Trust staff follow procedures and that any requests are in the Trust's best interests, ensuring value for money and that governance is correctly followed.
This role is instrumental in the delivery of the Trust's strategies and will therefore need to be fully integrated with senior personnel throughout the Trust to ensure work ethics and objectives align.
The post holder will focus on strengthening the Trust's capacity and capability in relation to contract management of the PFI and will work closely and collaboratively with other corporate functions.
Main duties of the job
- Will represent the Trust in contract discussions and negotiations as well as disputes (major & minor) with the service provider and/or the SPV.
- To manage the relationship and contract performance with the PFI partners and lead the review of contract delivery to ensure the Trust receives high quality, efficient and cost effective services that meet the Trust business and regulatory requirements, including identification and delivery of cost improvement plans.
- Monitor the PFI service delivery to ensure it is compliant and that the contractor self monitoring is accurate. Challenge any areas of non-compliance and formally agree the final position as part of the monthly reporting.
- Work with the SPV and service provider to develop the site for the future to ensure both the building and services within it align with the Trust's strategy and objectives.
- Act as a main point for contact for internal stakeholders with regards to technical advice, service delivery and general operational issues that have required escalation.
- To drive financial efficiencies for the Trust via the contract and effective stakeholder management.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the full list of duties.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent. The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex. The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country. We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Can communicate highly technical information to senior managers, directors, high level negotiations
- Able to develop and maintain relationships across a whole range of managers/clinicians and staff at all levels.
- Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing, using persuasive, negotiating, facilitating and advanced communication skills.
- Develops and uses contacts/networks to promote co-operative working relationships.
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate level qualification (for example, Masters Degree) and/or equivalent experience
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Contract management experience at scale with evidence of effective quality management and value for money.
- Significant experience in an environment with complex building and engineering services installations.
- Experience of effective risk assessment and management.
- Experience in the management of a PFI scheme.
Desirable
- Evidence of senior NHS experience in a complex demanding environment.
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Can communicate highly technical information to senior managers, directors, high level negotiations
- Able to develop and maintain relationships across a whole range of managers/clinicians and staff at all levels.
- Excellent communicator both verbally and in writing, using persuasive, negotiating, facilitating and advanced communication skills.
- Develops and uses contacts/networks to promote co-operative working relationships.
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate level qualification (for example, Masters Degree) and/or equivalent experience
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Contract management experience at scale with evidence of effective quality management and value for money.
- Significant experience in an environment with complex building and engineering services installations.
- Experience of effective risk assessment and management.
- Experience in the management of a PFI scheme.
Desirable
- Evidence of senior NHS experience in a complex demanding environment.
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).
