About this role
Job summary
To deputise for the Head Of Facilities and act as operational lead and liaison for all aspects/functions within Facilities Services and support with Reconfiguration
To take overall responsibility for service delivery within agreed guidelines with the Head of Facilities Services.
Responsible for ensuring all associated policy and procedures are implemented as required.
Must be prepared to support and cover for other estates and facilities divisional officers as required within the range of skills, knowledge and experience as agreed with the Head of Facilities Services.
Main duties of the job
Support and deputise for the Head of Facilities Services with the operational management, development and compliance of all Facilities Services, including but not limited to attendance to senior meetings within the division and Trust wide. Support and deputise for the Head of Facilities with the Trust wide reconfiguration programme with particular focus on readiness for PFI expiry and transition timeline and new clinical build based at CRH. Assist with the development and implementation of medium and long term operational policy and strategy in accordance with current and future proposed statutory, regulatory and NHS guidance. Provide professional and technical advice for the development and implementation of new service proposals. Responsible for the Head of Facilities Services in the operational delivery of all facilities services including in-house and contracted services ensuring the delivery of quality and value driven services. Ensure sufficient numbers of staff are available to deliver quality and timely facilities service across all CHS buildings. Responsible for the delivery of service reviews, audits and assessments to ensure the effective and management of service delivery teams.
About us
At CHS we understand the differences in delivering our services in complex environments and we have a flexible approach to meet the needs of our customers. Our Estates and Facilities management functions alongside our Clinical Engineering, decontamination and procurement service, provides the following:
Fully managed estate and building maintenance Clinical Engineering and Decontamination Procurement advice, guidance and governance Capital project management Transport Grounds maintenance. Portering Catering Cleaning (including robot and deep cleaning) All provided to nationally recognised standards giving you assurance that your premises and equipment will be the best they can, and your customers will have confidence in you as a provider.
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide monthly reports for facilities functions. Collate, arrange and deliver performance information. Produce and deliver verbal and written reports to Senior Management. Undertake surveys and audits as necessary to manage performance including PLACE, PAM and ERIC. Responsible for ensuring that services are delivered in compliance with current Health & Safety legislation and good practice guides, as agreed and supported by the Head of Facilities, paying particular attention to Risk Management issues. Respond to service delivery issues using own judgement and problem solving techniques. Must be prepared to participate in the departments on-call system if required Receive, review and interpret a range of complex information in relation to the provision of Facilities services, ensuring, where relevant, that such information is communicated up to the Head of Facilities. Establish appropriate facilities services networking groups with the wider NHS organisation Responsible for the development or amendment of any Facilities services related technical policy, ensuring that these policies are communicated throughout the Division at senior manager level. Communication both written and verbal, to all levels of staff relating to the provision of Facilities service. Effectively Chair meetings with internal and external parties; managing conflict and achieving consensus. Ensure clear and consistent communication with all staff groups, ensuring staff awareness of service priorities, plans and objectives. Prepare reports as requested by the Head of Facilities. Support the Equality & Diversity Agenda within the Directorate. Receive, interpret and provide complex information relating to service needs Meet with clients to discuss Service Specifications and planning and delivery of services in liaison with service users and providers with regard to facilities service. Assist in the development and implementation of changes to service delivery including any changes in statutory and mandatory requirements
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Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Detailed knowledge and understanding of the provision of all Facilities services in compliance with NHS standards. Proven organisational and managerial skills, ability to prioritise and organise own and departmental workload Proven ability to manage people effectively Proven ability to develop Facilities Management strategy and policy. Experienced at working under pressure and delivering to challenging deadlines Multi-tasking skills Skilled at working with multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of a range of Facilities services delivered in the NHS environment Ability to produce detailed reports and service specifications in relation to the procurement of facilities services in the NHS environment Proven ability to produce detailed reports and Business Cases to Board level relating to facilities service provision. Ability to manage own time Able to exercise independent judgment
Experience Essential
Demonstrable and significant experience managing Facilities services at Senior management level within the NHS or private sector Experience of managing a range of services in the Facilities Management environment. Proven ability to lead and manage FM service delivery teams Good interpersonal and relationship building skills along with a proven track record in delivering quality in service provision. Experience of facilitating partnership working, decision making and conflict resolution. Multi-tasking skills
Desirable
Experienced and understanding of the NHS procurement process for outsourced contracts Proven ability to lead, manage and deliver FM projects to a large scale and on time
Qualifications Essential
Educated to Degree level or equivalent, in an associated field IOSH Managing Safely Equivalent evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
Educated to Master's Degree level, in an associated Facilities Management field
General Essential
Able to fulfill the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health. Membership of an associated professional organisation/institution e.g. British Institute of Facilities Management Demonstrate a commitment to continuing development and knowledge progression Must be eligible to work in the UK. Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by the Company/Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.
Desirable
Membership of an associated professional organisation/institution. E.g British Institute of Facilities Management
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 Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions
Address Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://chs-limited.co.uk/welcome/ (Opens in a new tab)