About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and flexible Head of Estates to manage the Newham University Hospital site providing operational maintenance services throughout the Trust and its associated properties and sites.
You will have understanding of the latest Heath Technical Memorandums, conversant with up to date ACOP's, BS & EN standards & SFG20 Standard Maintenance Specifications as they affect the management of Building Services throughout a frequently complex Health Care environment.The post-holder will be responsible for the operations management of all statutory and regulatory compliance including Lifts, HVAC, Fire Safety, Non- Clinical Health & Safety Asbestos, Medical Gases, Water Hygiene, Building fabric, Electrical & Mechanical services, Budget/Financial management control of the Estates maintenance/ minor works and Estates SLA agreements.
You will have proven managerial skills in managing ni-house estate team, external consultants and contractors with the ability to demonstrate clear experience in the management of PFI contracts. You will have excellent communication skills that can articulate issues and problems to senior management in a meaningful way both to clinical & non-clinical members of staff.
You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of financial management within an NHS setting. This position will require you to participate in the on-call rota which includes out of hours working at our sites.
Main duties of the job
The post holder's role is to manage all aspects of operational estates assets and is professionally responsible for the complete management and performance monitoring of Hard FM Services (PFI) across Newham University Hospital.The post-holder will have responsibility for all statutory and regulatory compliance including Fire Safety management, Non-Clinical Health & Safety management, Asbestos management, Water Hygiene management including Legionella and Pseudomonas control management, Building, Electrical & Mechanical services (specifically trust wide lead for HVAC monitoring and reporting) including Medical Gas services.To manage and monitor all contracted out services; particularly managing the performance of the PFI Hard FM Services ensuring compliance with statutory standards and in accordance with the Service Contract Schedules, the agreed monitoring and reporting standards and service KPIs. Including delivery of the sustainability agenda and energy performance.Maintain effective working relationships across clinical services and corporate divisions within the Trust and external organisations.To adhere to standing financial instructions and ensure value for money on all tenders and purchases.Deputise for the NUH EFM Director upon occasion, as necessary
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience in senior management within a hospital environment Managing In-House Multi skilled teams Managing of specialist contractors
Desirable
Managing of outsourced PFI services
Qualification & Knowledge Essential
Degree in Engineering/Building Services, or equivalent relevant experience Financial analysis Wide technical knowledge, including legislation, HTM's and HBN's Producing/Managing Backlog Maintenance Programme
Desirable
Membership of an appropriate institution in Building Engineering (IET/CIBSE/IHEEM or equivalent). Awareness of NHS Long Term Plan and trust strategic plans
Other Essential
Highly developed inter-personal skills, managing a team, individuals and contractors Highly developed influencing and motivation skills to achieve peak performance from managed and outsourced teams Highly Specialist communication skills and ability to discuss Estates &Environmental issues with all levels of management. Conveys highly contentious and highlycomplex issues to persons of all levels Good written and verbal communication
Desirable
Qualified to AP/RP level in Water, Electrical, MGPS, Ventilation, Lift, Pressure systems.
Skills Essential
Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills and be confident in managing any change issues. Ability to provide expert advice to clinicians etc. on a wide range of Estates management issues Computer literate Ability to maximise the use of available department resources in the achievement of set objectives Ability to work under pressure on own initiative to meet deadlines Good negotiation skills
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.
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Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Newham University Hospital
Glen Road
London
E13 8SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)