Job summary
Assistant Facilities Manager
The Vital Services department at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has 2 new vacancies as a developmental role. 1 role based at Children's Hospital and 1 role based Women's Hospital.
These new position have been created to strengthen the existing management team in the delivery of Facilities services for Vital Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
The job description details the required duties, and a personal specification is attached for information.
For further information please contact: Tina Small 0121 333 8463
Main duties of the job
- Duty management responsibility for team leaders, supervisors and frontline teams delivering the essential services on which clinical care depends.
- To role model and inspire the highest standards of professional behaviour.
- To apply both departmental strategy and sound moral judgement to real time operational challenges.
- To be an active proponent of cultural change, promoting greater staff engagement and increasing inclusivity across the department.
- To strike the right balance between support, care and challenge to junior colleagues to optimise operational outcomes.
- To plan, organise and deliver improvement projects, controlling resource to meet operational deadlines.
- To apply and deliver formal HR policy including investigations, formal absence reviews and performance appraisals. The complexity and level of such undertakings are expected to increase with experience and performance.
- To take part in management on-call rotas, providing advice and escalation for significant issues occurring out of normal office house
About us
BWC Management Services Limited (also known as Vital Services) is a wholly-owned subsidiary company of Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust (BWC). The sole focus of Vital Services is the provision of estates and facilities services and, most importantly, the staff who provide these crucial services who are fundamental to the Trust being able to deliver world-class care. All Estates, Medical Engineering and Facilities staff are employed directly by Vital Services and although not NHS employees, are very much part of the BWC family, working together to be a world-leading team, providing world-leading care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at BWC Management Services Limited.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at BWC Management Services Limited.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4
Experience & Skills
Essential
- First line Management experience
Desirable
- Experience in managing services through a contract/SLA
Aptitudes & Abilties
Essential
- Excellent and robust interpersonal & communication skills.
- Able to work as part of the multi-professional team.
- Analytical, logical and methodical
- Ability to prioritise own workload appropriately
Desirable
- Ability to apply policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Flexible to meet service needs
- Ability to listen effectively and communicate at all levels
- Assertive, confident, approachable, enthusiastic, compassionate and empathetic
- Leads by example
- Well organised and able to manage time effectively
Desirable
- Can demonstrate a fair but firm approach to staff management
Background Checks
Essential
- Occupational Health/DBS/Asylum Clearances
- Good attendance record
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4
Experience & Skills
Essential
- First line Management experience
Desirable
- Experience in managing services through a contract/SLA
Aptitudes & Abilties
Essential
- Excellent and robust interpersonal & communication skills.
- Able to work as part of the multi-professional team.
- Analytical, logical and methodical
- Ability to prioritise own workload appropriately
Desirable
- Ability to apply policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Flexible to meet service needs
- Ability to listen effectively and communicate at all levels
- Assertive, confident, approachable, enthusiastic, compassionate and empathetic
- Leads by example
- Well organised and able to manage time effectively
Desirable
- Can demonstrate a fair but firm approach to staff management
Background Checks
Essential
- Occupational Health/DBS/Asylum Clearances
- Good attendance record
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.
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).
Additional 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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
BWC Management Services Ltd
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Ln, Queensway, Birmingham
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
