Facilities Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties to include:

Ensure all equipment is PAT tested annually.

Conduct a weekly fire alarm and emergency lighting test.

Ensure the coffee machine service provision across the hospital is delivered consistently and effectively in line with the agreed service.

Ensure that there is compliance to parking guidelines within the hospital grounds.

To ensure heating plant and equipment is efficiently and effectively operated, make adjustments as necessary and reports defects and malfunctions.

To be responsible for maintaining the security of the premises and its contents in accordance with the hospitals current requirements.

To clean light fittings and to test lighting systems, replacing where necessary minor parts such as tubes, bulbs, fuses etc, in accordance with safe working practices.

To arrange to clear blockages, remove foreign matter from sinks, toilets, drains, etc. and clean up spillages if required.

To ensure that gullies, drains etc. are kept free from debris and that the clinic grounds are litter free.

To be responsible for ensuring clear and safe pedestrian access to the Hospital particularly in adverse weather conditions (e.g. clearing snow, gritting etc.)

To undertake porterage tasks as required including setting up and clearing away furniture.

To undertake handypersons duties as follows: painting and decorating, joinery (first line maintenance of fixtures and fittings), internal glazing (remedial action after break-ins, for example boarding up of broken windows).

To carry out litter picking and some grounds maintenance.

To clean the internal/external face of windows and other internal glass within the limitations of safe working practice.

To manage all facilities staff conducting daily/weekly/monthly departmental meetings including one to ones and performance reviews

Supporting and managing the Facilities staff to ensure the delivery of the housekeeping service within the hospital including cleaning in line with policies and procedures for rooms, theatres and the wider hospital facility, ensuring that cleaning audits are undertaken effectively, that room setup policies and procedures are adhered to, that laundry is managed in line with policies and procedures and any other relevant housekeeping duties are delivered effectively.

Manage staff rotas and sickness, escalating to HR manager as appropriate.

Maintain good working relationships with all colleagues.

Be flexible to provide direct support with hotel services duties when peaks in demand have to potential to impact the hospitality service.

To have direct responsibility for contracts operated outside of the main facility management service provider which include utilities (gas, electricity, and water) linen and laundry services.

To ensure reactive services and operational planned maintenance services are completed in a timely manner, including water safety, medical gases, lifts, electric, gas, generator, and air conditioner services as well as cleaning, carpet cleaning, steam cleaning, jet washing, pest control and security management across the site.

Ensure procedures are followed in line with Legionella prevention, that training has been undertaken and audits fulfilled.

Manage facilities budget, monitoring expenditure and cost effectiveness.

Ensure clinical and infected waste is disposed of correctly, in compliance with Waste Policies.

Ensure basic facilities such as heating and water and well maintained.

Consult with contractors and supervise them within the building.

Lead on any projects aimed at improving the hospital service for patients visitors or consultants both in terms of the direct provision of the soft services (domestic cleaning) but also with regards to the potential impact from infrastructure development e.g. renovation or refurbishment

Manage Domestic Cleaners (Rotas / Holidays / HR).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing and carpentry.
• NVQ 3 or City & Guilds level or experience in relevant qualification or similar
• Experience of working in a Healthcare/Hospital environment is desirable.
• Continuous professional development
• Knowledge and Experience
• 2 years maintenance/facilities/estates experience.
• Knowledge of estates management.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality Regulations, such as ACOP L8 (Legionella and water safety)
• Knowledge of Electrical and plumbing systems.
• Significant and demonstrable experience in estates/facility maintenance.
• Understanding of CQC standards

Experience

Essential

• Good DIY skills
• Able to communicate effectively with external agencies and colleagues.
• Demonstrates a problem-solving and decision making approach to work- look for a win-win outcome
• Able to work with minimal supervision and direction.
• Excellent communication skills including ability to listen, to discuss and to inform clearly; ability to record in writing both clearly and accurately
• Ability to make decisions, use own initiative and be innovative.
• Self-motivated, reliable and dedicated.
• Able to work flexibly and adapt to changing operational demands in terms of tasks undertaken.
• Ability to drive and access to vehicle
• Ability to keep informed
• Well developed interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Access to own tools
• Understanding of infection control standards

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Kinvara Private Hospital

Address

2 Clifton Lane

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S65 2AJ

Employer's website

https://kinvarahospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)