Job summary
Please note: Banding subject to evaluation
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a
highly experienced Senior Facilities Manager to join our Division of
Infrastructure into a new created role.
The Division of Infrastructure at the Mid Yorkshire Teaching
NHS Trust plays a vital role in the provision of a safe, clean and efficient
environment by delivering high quality services by professionals whose talent
is nurtured and supported to flourish through engagement and transformation,
now and into the future.
If you are a highly motivated and experienced Facilities
Management professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role in the
healthcare industry, then we would encourage you to apply for this opportunity
with us.
In return, you will enjoy the support of those around you and
the chance to be part of an outstanding service in a progressive organisation.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Facilities Manager is a key management role and is responsible for the operational delivery of all aspects of the service areas:
- Business Performance
- Catering
- Domestics & Housekeeping
- Facilities Operations
- Logistics
- Facilities Training
- Overseas visitors, private patients & general office
- The post holder is responsible for the
operational management of the Patient Environment & associated services, ensuring
that their operational managers & associated teams achieve the appropriate
agreed outcomes & conform to all agreed practices, policies and procedures
-
To lead specific aspects of
the strategic development of the Patient Environment and associated services,
to ensure that the service delivers the required outcomes across the Trust
To act as the strategic link
and lead the operational changes necessary, to ensure that all agreed actions
and KPIs are achieved
To deputise, where required, for the Assistant Director of Facilities
Manage the performance of the operational
managers within the post holders agreed work area
To provide and develop a working environment & open culture which fosters high morale and commitment among all staff and promotes their well-being, professional and personal development
- Problem solve as appropriate and develop & implement lasting solutions in conjunction with all colleagues
- To be a key member of the Division Management Team, taking full responsibility for actions & for keeping other team members fully informed at all times
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Direct
Management:
o
Business
Performance - Including contract management of staff and direct management reports
o
Catering
o
Domestic
Services and Housekeeping
o
Facilities
Operations
o
Facilities
Service Training
o
General
Office Services, including Overseas Visitors and Private Patients
o
Logistics
Budgetary responsibility including planning, delivery and
creating efficiencies
To
ensure Facilities Services meets all statutory and mandatory requirements to
ensure a safe and legal service is delivered
Work
collaboratively with services within the Infrastructure Division and across the
Trust
Personal
Responsibilities
To
report mandatory information needed externally, including ERIC, PLACE and PAM.
Be
a resource for facilities professionals by being visible, available, and
accessible for support and advice in relation to the delivery of patient
focused Facilities Service.
Taking
reasonable care of themselves and any colleagues, patients or visitors who
might be affected by any act or failure to act by the post-holder following the
Trusts policies on Health and Safety at Work.
To
report any accident, untoward incident or loss relating to staff, patients, or
visitors according to Trust policies.
To
undertake in-service training relevant to the post.
Follow
Trust Policies and Procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Direct
Management:
o
Business
Performance - Including contract management of staff and direct management reports
o
Catering
o
Domestic
Services and Housekeeping
o
Facilities
Operations
o
Facilities
Service Training
o
General
Office Services, including Overseas Visitors and Private Patients
o
Logistics
Budgetary responsibility including planning, delivery and
creating efficiencies
To
ensure Facilities Services meets all statutory and mandatory requirements to
ensure a safe and legal service is delivered
Work
collaboratively with services within the Infrastructure Division and across the
Trust
Personal
Responsibilities
To
report mandatory information needed externally, including ERIC, PLACE and PAM.
Be
a resource for facilities professionals by being visible, available, and
accessible for support and advice in relation to the delivery of patient
focused Facilities Service.
Taking
reasonable care of themselves and any colleagues, patients or visitors who
might be affected by any act or failure to act by the post-holder following the
Trusts policies on Health and Safety at Work.
To
report any accident, untoward incident or loss relating to staff, patients, or
visitors according to Trust policies.
To
undertake in-service training relevant to the post.
Follow
Trust Policies and Procedures.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to collate and manage information and present through a variety of mediums and audiences
- Ability to communicate and work with multi-disciplinary teams and individuals
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience
- Advanced Food Hygiene certificate or ability to achieve once in post
- Active membership of a relevant NHS association or equivalent
Desirable
- High level Health and Safety qualification i.e. NEBOSH
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant national legislation and guidance associated with Facilities Services
- Extensive specialised knowledge of the full range of procedures and practices relating to the services within the Facilities Service
- Detailed knowledge of Facilities Service site provision
- To have completed recent appropriate management/facilities services courses and have completed formal management training
Desirable
- A clear understanding of the modernisation agenda, the opportunities for redesigning services and the tools and techniques for achieving service change
Experience
Essential
- To have extensive experience and knowledge of the full range of Facilities Services with significant operational management experience within different locations
Desirable
- To have significant experience of managing operational managers
- Ability to provide cover for other Facilities services where required
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to collate and manage information and present through a variety of mediums and audiences
- Ability to communicate and work with multi-disciplinary teams and individuals
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience
- Advanced Food Hygiene certificate or ability to achieve once in post
- Active membership of a relevant NHS association or equivalent
Desirable
- High level Health and Safety qualification i.e. NEBOSH
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant national legislation and guidance associated with Facilities Services
- Extensive specialised knowledge of the full range of procedures and practices relating to the services within the Facilities Service
- Detailed knowledge of Facilities Service site provision
- To have completed recent appropriate management/facilities services courses and have completed formal management training
Desirable
- A clear understanding of the modernisation agenda, the opportunities for redesigning services and the tools and techniques for achieving service change
Experience
Essential
- To have extensive experience and knowledge of the full range of Facilities Services with significant operational management experience within different locations
Desirable
- To have significant experience of managing operational managers
- Ability to provide cover for other Facilities services where required
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).
