Service Desk Manager

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills who is dedicated to working as part of our friendly team.

We take pride in nurturing a supportive environment in which to work while ensuring we deliver a high quality service.

The Service Desk Manager will oversee and manage the 3 Number Estates & Facilities Help desks, managing the performance of the help desk operatives, providing team members with regular constructive feedback relating to performance and behaviour.

They will also oversee the stores Operations on each site, liaising with management on stores related issues.

The Service Desk Manager will be responsible for collating and providing performance date to the Estates Operations Manager and other senior managers as requested.

Be responsible for completing department sickness reviews, manage annual leave, staff appraisals, performance reviews and will have responsibility for department budgets.

Understand the maintenance operational process and ensure that the CAFM system collects all relevant data to support the delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance services.

The Service Desk Manager will ensure reports are produced and shared with Board of Directors, Senior Managers, Operational managers/Supervisors across the Trust based on the performance of maintenance services/staff to ensure KPI's are met.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE CANNOT BE SPONSORED.

Main duties of the job

The Service Desk Manager will be able to effectively advise, instruct and train colleagues, and other groups, in the operation of helpdesk systems.

The Service Desk Manager shall be able to collate detailed management reports for all services that are utilising the CAFM system

Liaise with the CAFM service administrator to ensure data bases are set up to Manage Hard & Soft FM services across the Trust.

Ensure the system is capable of the following:

  • Managing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programs
  • Accept reactive maintenance requests
  • Accept requests for Soft FM services
  • Produce worksheets for all work requests (Soft & Hard FM)
  • Enable staff to complete and enter the outcome of any work requests assigned.
  • Provide monthly audit reports for Management meetings
  • Ensure contractors complete worksheet requests and their information is inputted into the CAFM database.
  • Managing the stores stock control.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

04 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-EFM-SO-0750

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

  • Must have NHS experience

Desirable

  • Must be computer literate

Management Specifications

Essential

  • Must have management experience

Desirable

  • Must have a suitable level of IT experience
Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

  • Must have NHS experience

Desirable

  • Must be computer literate

Management Specifications

Essential

  • Must have management experience

Desirable

  • Must have a suitable level of IT experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

EFM Operations Manager

Bill Hurst

bill.hurst@nhs.net

01702435555

Date posted

04 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-EFM-SO-0750

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Southend

SS0 0RY


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