Job summary
The post holder is responsible for delivery of safe, efficient, and effective Estates services, to the Trust within One LSC, and for the management of the Trusts infrastructure ensuring a high- quality, cost-effective service. Responsible to the Director of Estates, the post holder will manage and direct Operational Services and staff in the provision of the Estates within the Trust, optimising their efficiency and effectiveness to meet service users, staff and visitor needs within agreed resource allocations.
The role will be predominately strategic in nature, providing delivery of the Trust's estate strategies and development of strategic partnerships within the Trust's partners to ensure a collaborative approach within the Trust's. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the reactive, corrective and planned maintenance of equipment, engineering services and building fabric for all Healthcare properties under their control. The post holder will have full responsibility for ensuring the environment is safe for patients, staff and visitors.
Please note this vacancy is only open internally to One LSC staff only.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for
- Formulating the Estates Operational delivery plan and contribute to the wider teams planning processes
- Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and strategies for recruiting, deploying, developing, and retaining staff
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Representing the Departments at Trust / One LSC wide meetings as and when required including Risk Management, EPRR, IPC and Health and Safety Sub Committees including providing cross-cover across all system wide Trust's (if required) across One LSC, during times of absence.May Participate in the On Call Rota if required.
About us
Why Choose OneLSC and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust:
- A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
- Cutting-edge facilities and technology
- Opportunities for continuous professional development
- A culture that values and recognizes your contributions
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Act as the Estates Divisions operational services specialist advising on, producing, and maintaining a range a range of Trust-Wide / One LSC Estates policies and procedures that reflect the requirements of the regulation, legislation and guidance relating to the varied disciplines.
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Represent the Trust / One LSC on Local and National Estates Forums working with DH and NHS Estates and engage with other public sector and external organisations including Local councils, educational institutions, and commercial partners to develop wider strategies for the benefit of the organisation as and when required.
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Ensure that the built environment is conducive to the provision of high-quality patient care through ensuring that it is safe, accessible, clean, and fit for purpose and supports the provision of high-quality patient care.
LEADERSHIP
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Lead on specific aspects of research and development projects, involving benchmarking and the implementation of latest good practice seeking to demonstrate high quality and robust service delivery regimes. To be achieved by specialist professional knowledge of estate processes and systems gained by personal experience and post graduate courses.
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Post holder to have highly developed physical skills, with accurate use of fine tools and equipment and ability to develop and interpret computerised technical drawings. Regular requirement to use computer software to develop/create reports, documents, and drawings. Responsible for the operation of one or more information systems.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
FREEDOM TO ACT
PERSONNELL MANAGEMENT
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Provide managerial support and leadership to ensure that appropriate health and safety processes are in place and that health and safety, and all Estates systems demonstrate to statutory regulators, compliance in accordance with the Trusts strategic responsibilities.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Act as the Estates Divisions operational services specialist advising on, producing, and maintaining a range a range of Trust-Wide / One LSC Estates policies and procedures that reflect the requirements of the regulation, legislation and guidance relating to the varied disciplines.
-
Represent the Trust / One LSC on Local and National Estates Forums working with DH and NHS Estates and engage with other public sector and external organisations including Local councils, educational institutions, and commercial partners to develop wider strategies for the benefit of the organisation as and when required.
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Ensure that the built environment is conducive to the provision of high-quality patient care through ensuring that it is safe, accessible, clean, and fit for purpose and supports the provision of high-quality patient care.
LEADERSHIP
-
Lead on specific aspects of research and development projects, involving benchmarking and the implementation of latest good practice seeking to demonstrate high quality and robust service delivery regimes. To be achieved by specialist professional knowledge of estate processes and systems gained by personal experience and post graduate courses.
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Post holder to have highly developed physical skills, with accurate use of fine tools and equipment and ability to develop and interpret computerised technical drawings. Regular requirement to use computer software to develop/create reports, documents, and drawings. Responsible for the operation of one or more information systems.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
FREEDOM TO ACT
PERSONNELL MANAGEMENT
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Provide managerial support and leadership to ensure that appropriate health and safety processes are in place and that health and safety, and all Estates systems demonstrate to statutory regulators, compliance in accordance with the Trusts strategic responsibilities.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Person Specification
Leadership & Technical
Essential
- Educated to master's degree level or equivalent extensive knowledge and experience in Estates Discipline
- Management Qualification or proven experience in senior management position
- Extensive senior management experience in the public sector or equivalent experience in the private sector
- Currently practicing estates professional with recent experience at the strategic level of an estates function Experience of leading successful change management projects
- Experience of delivering papers and presentations to a variety of audiences
- Experience of managing large staff teams, managing contracts and contractors Substantial demonstrable experience of project management, financial management, performance management Significant experience of managing budgets
- Demonstrable experience in business planning
- Experience in development and monitoring of systems, policies, and procedures.
- Experience of managing Hard FM preferably in an NHS/Health environment
- Proven knowledge of PLACE standards & CQC compliance
Desirable
- Full member of a relevant and recognised professional institution.
- Appropriate professional qualification in health, or related discipline.
- Continued Professional development
- A good understanding of Estates and Capital priorities, challenges, and funding in the NHS
- Knowledge of complex engineering systems and maintenance procedures
Person Specification
Leadership & Technical
Essential
- Educated to master's degree level or equivalent extensive knowledge and experience in Estates Discipline
- Management Qualification or proven experience in senior management position
- Extensive senior management experience in the public sector or equivalent experience in the private sector
- Currently practicing estates professional with recent experience at the strategic level of an estates function Experience of leading successful change management projects
- Experience of delivering papers and presentations to a variety of audiences
- Experience of managing large staff teams, managing contracts and contractors Substantial demonstrable experience of project management, financial management, performance management Significant experience of managing budgets
- Demonstrable experience in business planning
- Experience in development and monitoring of systems, policies, and procedures.
- Experience of managing Hard FM preferably in an NHS/Health environment
- Proven knowledge of PLACE standards & CQC compliance
Desirable
- Full member of a relevant and recognised professional institution.
- Appropriate professional qualification in health, or related discipline.
- Continued Professional development
- A good understanding of Estates and Capital priorities, challenges, and funding in the NHS
- Knowledge of complex engineering systems and maintenance procedures
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).
