Job summary
Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk
The post holder will have the responsibility to support the day-to-day operational management of the estate mechanical service covering acute hospital sites and will therefore be a skilled professional with significant experience in the leadership of estate mechanical services within an organisation of comparable size and complexity. The frequently fast-changing, dynamic acute working environment, requires the post holder to demonstrate the ability to respond and adapt flexibly to the needs of the service. Therefore, they must have a high level, of practical and theoretical knowledge of estate mechanical services, and the associated compliance legislation and be comfortable dealing with a wide range of stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
Utilising audits and condition surveys and other related documentation, liaise with the estates manager/s and appropriate client representatives, to develop and implement a robust Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme; with regards to both maintaining and improving the safety and effectiveness of the mechanical infrastructure across all relevant acute sites. Support the development and implementation of the ongoing long term Atlas Estates Strategy and the associated delivery plan, ensuring that any related mechanical management resources and requirements are correctly planned and prioritised. Investigate and promote new working practices within the team to provide more efficient, cost-effective and customer-responsive service; and provide technical and professional expertise and advice, as necessary, to support the reconfiguration and integration of any appropriate related services. Ensuring that the provision of any such services are both technically sound and relevant to the clients' needs.
About us
As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Lancashire and South Cumbria.We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This means that we part of the Trust's group and the wider NHS family, but are a separate Limited Company, with our own business plan, board, management structure and staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain up-to-date detailed records of the mechanical infrastructure and all related engineering systems to meet both operational and statutory requirements. (This is a mandatory requirement of the post) Assist to develop and embed robust governance, systems, and processes throughout the acute mechanical Estates department and maintain and keep updated all mechanical estates-related policies and procedures
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain up-to-date detailed records of the mechanical infrastructure and all related engineering systems to meet both operational and statutory requirements. (This is a mandatory requirement of the post) Assist to develop and embed robust governance, systems, and processes throughout the acute mechanical Estates department and maintain and keep updated all mechanical estates-related policies and procedures
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience: General
Essential
- The ability to think strategically and develop plans.
- Experience of working within a complex and challenging environment, managing relationships with multiple stakeholders
- Good level of competence and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite of programmes, in particular Excel, word, SharePoint and Outlook.
Desirable
- Experience of Business planning
- The ability to interpret and understand highly complex statistics and sensitive or contentious information.
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to HNC / ONC level in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification/experience in a Mechanical Engineering related discipline or have an equivalent level of experience of specialist Mechanical Engineering related discipline, working at a high level
- Acting as an Authorised Person in one or more of the required HTM's relevant to this role
- Evidence of post-qualifying and continuing professional development.
- Completed a recognised Mechanical Trade Apprenticeship with continued learning.
Desirable
- Qualification in Management / leadership.
- (BOAS) Boilerhouse Operational Accreditation Scheme training.
Knowledge & Experience: Specialist
Essential
- Detailed Knowledge and experience of and proficient in the use of estates computer management systems, for example Building Management software / database Systems (BMS) and Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM)
- Experience of managing a large multi-disciplinary Mechanical states service within an environment of comparable scale and complexity.
- Detailed knowledge and awareness of legislation relating to Mechanical Estates management
Desirable
- An excellent understanding of national guidance on NHS Estates Management processes.
- Achievement in successful change management and managing successful Projects.
- Knowledge of service planning and an understanding of its relevance and impact on the services provided by the Estates Directorate.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience: General
Essential
- The ability to think strategically and develop plans.
- Experience of working within a complex and challenging environment, managing relationships with multiple stakeholders
- Good level of competence and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite of programmes, in particular Excel, word, SharePoint and Outlook.
Desirable
- Experience of Business planning
- The ability to interpret and understand highly complex statistics and sensitive or contentious information.
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to HNC / ONC level in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification/experience in a Mechanical Engineering related discipline or have an equivalent level of experience of specialist Mechanical Engineering related discipline, working at a high level
- Acting as an Authorised Person in one or more of the required HTM's relevant to this role
- Evidence of post-qualifying and continuing professional development.
- Completed a recognised Mechanical Trade Apprenticeship with continued learning.
Desirable
- Qualification in Management / leadership.
- (BOAS) Boilerhouse Operational Accreditation Scheme training.
Knowledge & Experience: Specialist
Essential
- Detailed Knowledge and experience of and proficient in the use of estates computer management systems, for example Building Management software / database Systems (BMS) and Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM)
- Experience of managing a large multi-disciplinary Mechanical states service within an environment of comparable scale and complexity.
- Detailed knowledge and awareness of legislation relating to Mechanical Estates management
Desirable
- An excellent understanding of national guidance on NHS Estates Management processes.
- Achievement in successful change management and managing successful Projects.
- Knowledge of service planning and an understanding of its relevance and impact on the services provided by the Estates Directorate.
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).
