The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Facilities Manager

The closing date is 12 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a Deputy Facilities Manager to join our team for 37.7 hours per week

Responsible to the Facilities Manager to support the provision of professional line-management in order to ensure the safe, efficient and cost-effective delivery of Facilities Services at the hospital. The services will include Cleaning duties, Deep Cleaning, Isolation cleaning, Laundry/linen and General office administration tasks.

Line manage Facilities Supervisors to ensure that the portfolio of services, ad-hoc tasks and projects are planned, managed and delivered effectively within the allocated financial budget. To deputise for Facilities Manager in their absence. To work within the Facilities Management Structure.

Main duties of the job

To manage staff sickness/absence levels in accordance with Trust Policy via stage meetings and LTS meetings and Manage, monitor and review duties for the Facilities Supervisors. Work alongside the Facilities Coordinator in maintaining cleaning standards.
Ensure Facilities Services comply with all Trust Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Responding to enquiries and complaints, liaising with other Service Users to meet agreed service standards.
Participating in work force planning and recruitment.
Manage staff timesheets for staff pay purposes and data entry and the allocation of staff annual leave.
Flexible to work different hours to meet with staff working at different times.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

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Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-07-051

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to job role.

Desirable

Moving & Handling training/awareness
Sickness Absence Management.
Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements in the work place.
Knowledge of Hospital environment

Qualifications

Essential

Experience of working with computer systems to include Microsoft Office and the use of IT packages and web based systems. To have used computerised audit systems and hand held technology in a working environment.
Understanding of Data Protection.
ILM 3 or 4, recognised Facilities Qualification or relevant experience.
Computer systems qualification NVQ /EDL (European Driving Licence) or software experience.

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in a similar post providing cleaning and portering services in a Healthcare Environment
Supervisory and or First Line Management Experience.
Experience of Performance Management including delivering appraisals, training and development.

Desirable

Experience of working with a diverse range of staff.
Experience of working with KPIs.
Experience of Recruitment, work force planning
Experience of disciplinary hearing and grievances
Experience of handling complaints/investigations.
Experience of financial controls/budgets.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to job role.

Desirable

Moving & Handling training/awareness
Sickness Absence Management.
Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements in the work place.
Knowledge of Hospital environment

Qualifications

Essential

Experience of working with computer systems to include Microsoft Office and the use of IT packages and web based systems. To have used computerised audit systems and hand held technology in a working environment.
Understanding of Data Protection.
ILM 3 or 4, recognised Facilities Qualification or relevant experience.
Computer systems qualification NVQ /EDL (European Driving Licence) or software experience.

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in a similar post providing cleaning and portering services in a Healthcare Environment
Supervisory and or First Line Management Experience.
Experience of Performance Management including delivering appraisals, training and development.

Desirable

Experience of working with a diverse range of staff.
Experience of working with KPIs.
Experience of Recruitment, work force planning
Experience of disciplinary hearing and grievances
Experience of handling complaints/investigations.
Experience of financial controls/budgets.

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.