Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities Manager to join our EFCD Clinical Services Team managing our Waste and Portering Services. Its a great time to join the team and we are looking for someone to manage these services and help us deliver a new EFCD Single Point of Access service.
Managing a team of over 100 members in Portering & Waste and covering both the Southampton General Hospital and Princess Anne Site you will be key to delivering a first class service to patients through portering services, ensuring they reach their care destination, delivering equipment and medical gases. And through the waste management team, seamlessly ensuring a tidy, waste free and and sustainable environment.
We are seeking someone with the experience, skill and compassion to manage these key services, meeting Health & Safety and compliance requirements while promoting a great staff experience and Customer Service.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
What we can offer you
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
What youll do Lead the operational service delivery of the Portering and Waste Services leading a team of 2 direct reports (Band-6 operational deputy managers)
Facilitate the creation of a single point of action in conjunction with the leadership team and stakeholders.
Ensure services are delivered safely and promote a safety first culture within the Waste and Portering services.
Ensure all performance standards are achieved, whilst striving for continuous improvement.
Be the main point of contact and resolve issues related to the organisations loading bays and chair monthly Loading Bay Committee Meetings.
What were looking for Youll be qualified to degree level (or equivalent experience) with an IOSH or NEBOSH certificate.
Youll have experience of leading large teams and service line management of multiple departments.
Youll also have experience managing service contracts and working with third party providers to deliver services.
Additional information
Interviews will be held on 07th June 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities
What youll do Lead the operational service delivery of the Portering and Waste Services leading a team of 2 direct reports (Band-6 operational deputy managers)
Facilitate the creation of a single point of action in conjunction with the leadership team and stakeholders.
Ensure services are delivered safely and promote a safety first culture within the Waste and Portering services.
Ensure all performance standards are achieved, whilst striving for continuous improvement.
Be the main point of contact and resolve issues related to the organisations loading bays and chair monthly Loading Bay Committee Meetings.
What were looking for Youll be qualified to degree level (or equivalent experience) with an IOSH or NEBOSH certificate.
Youll have experience of leading large teams and service line management of multiple departments.
Youll also have experience managing service contracts and working with third party providers to deliver services.
Additional information
Interviews will be held on 07th June 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant Facilities Management Qualification or Management subject or have gained the equivalent experience working in Senior Facilities Management role
- NEBOSH or IOSH Health & Safety Certificate
Desirable
- Professional membership of a relevant Facilities Management Institute
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge gained from extensive experience working in a Facilities Management role in a Health Care Environment
- Experience Line Managing Service leads and of managing multiple large operational departments
Desirable
- Experience managing high value service contracts related to the delivery of own services
- Sound knowledge of regulations, statutory requirements, and standards related to Waste Services
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of current facilities management issues in the NHS
- Ability to prioritise tasks whilst dealing with routine tasks with equal professionalism
Desirable
- Must lead by example and inculcate a strong focus on quality, safety, and customer service within and without own team.
- Must be capable of negotiating with and presenting to, professionals within and outside the NHS
- Excellent time management skills and a methodical approach to the identification and resolution of issues
- Good IT skills and the ability to use MS Office
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level in a relevant Facilities Management Qualification or Management subject or have gained the equivalent experience working in Senior Facilities Management role
- NEBOSH or IOSH Health & Safety Certificate
Desirable
- Professional membership of a relevant Facilities Management Institute
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge gained from extensive experience working in a Facilities Management role in a Health Care Environment
- Experience Line Managing Service leads and of managing multiple large operational departments
Desirable
- Experience managing high value service contracts related to the delivery of own services
- Sound knowledge of regulations, statutory requirements, and standards related to Waste Services
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of current facilities management issues in the NHS
- Ability to prioritise tasks whilst dealing with routine tasks with equal professionalism
Desirable
- Must lead by example and inculcate a strong focus on quality, safety, and customer service within and without own team.
- Must be capable of negotiating with and presenting to, professionals within and outside the NHS
- Excellent time management skills and a methodical approach to the identification and resolution of issues
- Good IT skills and the ability to use MS Office
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values 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.
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).
