About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced facilities professional looking to take the next step in your career within the NHS?
We are looking for a motivated and proactive Assistant Facilities Manager to join our team at Bowmere Hospital, supporting services across the wider West Cheshire locality. This is a key role where you will have a direct impact on the quality, safety and patient experience of our environments. This role will involve working across multiple sites within the West Cheshire area and flexibility to meet service needs.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
Support the day-to-day management of facilities services including domestics, portering, security and support services Lead and supervise Facilities teams across Bowmere Hospital, outer buildings and community sites Carry out quality audits, inspections and compliance checks to maintain high standards Manage staffing processes including rotas, absence, recruitment and training Build strong relationships with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement Deputise for the Facilities Manager as required About You -
You will be a confident and organised individual with experience in a facilities or operational environment. With strong leadership and communication skills, you will be able to motivate teams, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality services in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [email protected] or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree qualification or willing to work toward degree qualification Minimum of a Level 3 or above qualification in Business administration / Facilities services or equivalent level 3 qualification Management of the successful delivery of at least one significant project. Grade C or above in Maths and English or level 2 Functional skills.
Desirable
Has experience of working within a Facilities Team
Knowledge and Expertise Essential
Excellent communication skills both oral and written. Strong leadership skills Ability to develop close multi disciplinary partnerships Ability to present sometimes complex information in a clear and understandable format Proven ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines Excellent organising, motivation, leadership and team building skills Able to use independent judgment and initiative Excellent organisational skills for self and others. Excellent observational and analytical. Understanding of project management methodology
Experience Essential
Demonstrate excellent project management competence. Proven ability to prioritise and organise workload Understanding of managing a small budget.
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 Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bowmere Hospital Site
Chester
CH2 1BQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)