About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Head of Estates integration to provide strategic leadership for all Estates integration, infrastructure readiness, technical assurance, organisational transformation and operational commissioning activities associated with the new hospitals at Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn and James Paget University Hospital as part of the One New Hospital Programme across Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group.
To support these programmes, two Head of Estates Integration posts have been established, one hosted by each Trust. Whilst each postholder will be responsible for delivery within their respective organisation, both roles form part of a wider collaborative programme across the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group.
The One Programme represents a transformational investment across both organisations, delivering two major hospital redevelopment schemes under a shared strategic vision. Whilst the role will primarily support one scheme, the post holder will play a key leadership role in ensuring alignment with programme-wide estates strategies, technical standards, governance arrangements and transformation priorities across both organisations.
Main duties of the job
Strategic Leadership and Programme Integration
Act as the senior Estates lead and technical authority for the programme, providing strategic advice to Directors, Trust Boards, Programme Boards, NHS England and New Hospital Programme stakeholders.
Organisational Transformation and Service Integration
Leadership and Workforce Management
Financial, Commercial and Procurement Responsibility
Policy and Service Development
Stakeholder Engagement and Requirements Management
Programme Delivery and Operational Readiness
Technical Assurance and Compliance
Complexity and Decision-Making
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Master's degree or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through extensive senior-level experience in Estates, Engineering, Infrastructure, Construction or Healthcare Property Management. Evidence of advanced specialist knowledge developed through significant post-qualification experience. Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (IWFM, IHEEM, CIBSE, RICS, APM or equivalent). Evidence of continuous professional development at a senior level, including leadership development.
Desirable
Recognised project/programme management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP). Formal qualification in organisational change, transformation or operational readiness.
Experience Essential
Significant senior leadership experience within a large, complex healthcare, infrastructure, construction or transformation programme. Proven experience in information management within the construction or healthcare industry. Significant senior leadership experience within a large, complex healthcare, infrastructure, construction or transformation programme. Experience of leading multidisciplinary teams including direct line management responsibility for professional staff. Experience of managing and directing external consultants, technical advisers and specialist professional services. Experience of working within complex governance environments and reporting to Boards, senior executives or programme governance groups. Experience of leading organisational change and transformation across multiple stakeholder groups. Good working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
Desirable
Good understanding of environmental/sustainability issues within healthcare premises.
Skills Essential
Excellent leadership, programme management and organisational development skills demonstrated within complex strategic programmes. Knowledge of RIBA Stages of work, NHS Health Technical Memorandum (HTMs) and Health Building Notes (HBNs), British Standards. Comprehensive knowledge of Building Safety legislation, Hospital 2.0 standards, Net Zero Carbon requirements and healthcare estate strategy. Have an ability to be able to analyse, interpret and act upon complex data. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and issues in a face-to-face environment and in formal written communications with people from a wide range of staff levels and experience.
Aptitude Essential
Visible and credible leader with the ability to influence, negotiate and build consensus at Executive, Board and system level. Able to operate effectively in highly ambiguous and politically sensitive environments. Credible and inspirational senior leader. Strategic thinker with strong organisational awareness. Flexible approach to working across programme and organisational priorities.
Desirable
Comprehensive knowledge of Building Safety legislation, Hospital 2.0 standards, Net Zero Carbon requirements and healthcare estate strategy.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)