About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Ltd (UEL).
Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity to join the Estates, Facilities and Capital Development (EFCD) Team at UHS.
This role is primarily based on site at UHS and is integral to ensuring that estates compliance is effectively monitored, managed and reported, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of services across the Trust.
The overall purpose of the post is to work independently within scope of practice as part of the EFCD Compliance Team, providing specialist advice and guidance on estates statutory and mandatory compliance. You'll play a key role in monitoring compliance frameworks such as SCART and the NHS Premises Assurance Model (PAM), coordinating risk governance processes, and supporting the delivery of safe, compliant estates services. A detailed description of the role can be found within the job description.
About us
UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). We are responsible for the design, construction, and ongoing maintenance of hospital buildings, as well as soft facilities management and the provision of essential equipment, consumables, and materials.Employee Benefits:o Generous NHS pension schemeo NHS terms of service and annual leaveo Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and moreSouthampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" schools, it's a great place to live and
Job description Job responsibilities
Youll work closely with colleagues across estates and wider Trust teams, including senior managers and safety groups, to ensure compliance is understood, tracked and continuously improved.
Youll need to have strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively. Youll be confident working with complex information, including legislation, policies and technical guidance, and able to communicate this clearly to a range of audiences.
Youll bring experience of estates or building services compliance, ideally within a healthcare environment, along with a good understanding of relevant UK legislation, regulations and guidance such as Health Technical Memorandums. A relevant degree (or equivalent experience) is essential, and a qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH would be beneficial.
Youll be comfortable working autonomously, while also contributing as part of a collaborative team, and youll be confident in influencing others and supporting continuous improvement in compliance and risk management practices.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential
Degree (or level 6) qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience Postgraduate qualification (in a relevant course) or relevant equivalent level of knowledge and experience in Compliance or Operational, having an understanding in at least 1 of the 3 main areas that Compliance oversees e.g. Estates, Facilities, Capital Development. IOSH Managing Safety or equivalent Experience in being part of governance frameworks. Understanding of Health Technical Memorandums and UK standards, codes of practise, building regulations and all current relevant UK statutory legislation. Evidence of relevant continued development (CPD) Strong planning and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and work within the bigger picture Able to provide and receive highly complex information in the form of policies, procedures, contracts, statistical data, space related information and drawings Able to research and develop new systems and methods of work, and positively manage change required to achieve improvement Able to analyse and compare a range of options and appropriately advise technical and non-technical staff
Desirable
Healthcare building services compliance in NHS / healthcare setting NEBOSH General Certificate
Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
Patients First Always Improving Working Together
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 UHS Estates Limited
Address UEL EFCD Compliance
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)