About this role
Job summary
Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk
The post holder will have responsibility for the day-to day operational management of the estates electrical service covering acute hospital sites and will therefore be a skilled professional with significant experience in the leadership of estates electrical services within an organisation of comparable size and complexity. Together with managerial responsibility for the estates electrical staff at all levels, the post holder is expected to develop and provide an efficient, cost effective, electrical infrastructure, which is both customer focused and fit for purpose, utilising a combination of in-house and independent contractors and professionals.
The frequently fast changing, dynamic acute working environment, requires the post holder to demonstrate the ability to respond and adapt flexibly to the needs of the service. Therefore, they must have a high level, practical and theoretical knowledge of estates electrical services, the associated compliance legislation and be comfortable dealing with a wide range of stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
Lead on the continuous improvement of cute electrical estates services to facilitate delivery of and the company's wider strategic goals in order to enhance the client and staff experience. Ensure full liaison is undertaken with colleagues from other Atlas teams, including the Capital, Property and Community Estates teams, to effectively manage the associated interface relating to any electrical developments, implementation and / or maintenance matters.
Including providing technical information and helping to ensure standardisation of equipment and parts and compatibility with the existing hospital services and equipment. Ensure, that all minor electrical related projects are procured, designed and managed to comply with all Atlas Standing Orders, relevant health and Safety Guidelines, other statutes, acts, Institute guidelines, industry legislation and any related NHS guidance information.
About us
As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Lancashire and South Cumbria.We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This means that we are part of the Trust's group and the wider NHS family, but are a separate Limited Company, with our own business plan, board, management structure and staff.
Any profits that we make are used to help grow our business, provide additional employment,
Our healthcare facilities services and property management solutions encompass: Capital Developments, Estates Management, Facilities Management, Medical Engineering and Property
Services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure that work is undertaken in line with appropriate policies, procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Have responsibility for ensuring that divisional policies, procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are kept up to date.
Ensure that the ordering, receipting, storage and controlled usage of any materials required for both the acute estates services (procurement/requisitioning), is undertaken via the appropriate systems and in line with agreed SFIs, policies and procedures.
Ensure that all official records are maintained as appropriate.
When required, deal and respond efficiently with any concerns or complaints in line with the Atlas complaints procedure. Where required, represent Atlas with active participation in both national and regional level external working groups. Undertake benchmarking exercises with appropriate datasets to seek continuous improvement ideas.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or HNC / ONC equivalent qualification / experience in Electrical Engineering related discipline.
- have equivalent level of experience of specialist Electrical Engineering related discipline, working at a senior level
- Qualified in line with 18th Edition Regulations.
Desirable
- Current professional registration member of relevant professional body, e.g. Chartered Institution of Building Services
- Engineers (CIBSE), Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management (IHEEM)
Knowledge & Experience: Genera
Essential
- The ability to think strategically and develop plans.
- Experience of working within a complex and challenging environment, managing relationships with multiple stakeholders.
- Good level of competence and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite of programmes, in particular Excel, word and PowerPoint.
Desirable
- Experience of Business plDetailed knowledge and awareness of legislation relating to Electrical Estates management anning
Knowledge & Experience: General
Essential
- Good level of competence and proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite of programmes, in particular Excel, word and PowerPoint.
- A high standard of written skills, evident in report writing.
Desirable
- Good information presentation skills, evident in use of graphics and design of reports.
- The ability to interpret and understand highly complex statistics and sensitive or contentious information.
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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
42 Whinney Heys Road
blackpool
FY38NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)