Job summary
Professionally support the Building trades operations and maintenance work across the Trust's sites as directed by line management. This includes activities that are demanding and/or non-routine, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards, policies and procedures.
Contribute to the Management and implementation of the planned engineering and building maintenance programmes for the Trust to ensure compliance with key standards, both legislative and performance related (as defined through Service Level Agreement) - also meeting where necessary the requirements of the NHSLA.
Deputise as the Trust internal advisor (Authorised Person - AP) for asbestos and seek external advice from the Trust's AE Asbestos when required.
Main duties of the job
- Line manage the building operational staff at all sites as per management structure chart;
- Manage all multi trade works applicable to Building disciplines, i.e. asbestos, fire safety (compartmentation/cladding/combustibility), drainage, glazing, balconies (fall restraints) roofing, carpentry, painting and decorating, pathways, roads, grounds and floor repairs;
- Responsible as the budget-holder for the Building Team outside of the Small Works Team as per structure charts and for managing pay and non-pay expenditure, meeting financial targets and ensuring full compliance with Trust's Standing Financial Instructions;
- Contribute to the development, implementation and review of the Trust's Estates plans and work closely with the other Estates Managers in the development of works programmes;
- Plan maintenance works to support the generation and delivery of the Trust's Backlog Maintenance Plan, including liaison with Small Works Team, users and contractors;
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties please kindly refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachments in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties please kindly refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachments in the advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Degree in Building Surveying, related discipline or equivalent experience.
- Must have additional post-graduate level knowledge either through relevant post graduate diploma level or equivalent experience.
- P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings, or working towards.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Substantial full-time specialist experience gained from working in a complex multi-site health care engineering environment
- Knowledge of maintenance methodologies
- Knowledge of HTM's, HBN's and Estates specific legislation.
- Line management, training and facilitation experience.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Highly organised and able to manage a complex workload
- Able to work independently and exercise a high degree of professional judgement
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Full current UK driving licence
- Ability to work internal rotation
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Degree in Building Surveying, related discipline or equivalent experience.
- Must have additional post-graduate level knowledge either through relevant post graduate diploma level or equivalent experience.
- P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings, or working towards.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Substantial full-time specialist experience gained from working in a complex multi-site health care engineering environment
- Knowledge of maintenance methodologies
- Knowledge of HTM's, HBN's and Estates specific legislation.
- Line management, training and facilitation experience.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Highly organised and able to manage a complex workload
- Able to work independently and exercise a high degree of professional judgement
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Full current UK driving licence
- Ability to work internal rotation
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).
