Job summary
The post holder will assist the Associate Director of Safety & Statutory Compliance to support the Director of estates in managing the risks and develop the estates and facilities services, to ensure that all services meet statutory NHS targets and guidance as required by the Northern Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Foundation Trust and its partners.To assist with the programme of ensuring that from the Board level down, the organisation is fully committed and that the appropriate structures are in place so that the management of health & safety is integrated into the organizational and operational structure. The post holder will also assist in overseeing the implementation, review and monitoring of performance against policy and procedures and the audit programme as part of the assurance required.The post holder will also deputise for the Associate Director of Safety & Statutory Compliance on all associated compliance issues for the Directorate of Estates & Facilities and Trust-wide (where appropriate) including:- HTM & HBN Compliance- E&F Statutory & Mandatory Compliance- E&F Compliance Reporting- Systems management- Governance- Returns relating to Premises Assurance Model (PAM), ERIC and other models which are submitted centrally to the Department of Health and associated bodies.
Main duties of the job
Main Responsibilities- Leads and maintains overview of Premises Assurance Model (PAM), further development and annual report submission.- Leads on the compilation and submission of the ERIC return including- Liaises with private training providers to establish cost efficiencies without diminishing high quality training solutions.- Provides monthly reports reflecting- Analyse and make judgements in relation to highly complex information arising from several sources (e.g. automating monitoring systems, audit and incident information) to enable findings and judgements to triangulated and reported including recommendations where required.- Co-ordinate with internal E&F departments the release of employees to participate in audits, attend training events and other events which are relevant to the objectives of the Directorate.- Deliver higher level training across- Prepare delivery materials to support learning where required.- Deliver higher level training across multiple sites in keeping with the development of staff within the department or the Directorate as a whole.
About us
NLAG is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essentail)
Essential
- Degree in the field of Facilities Management/H&S/Engineering or demonstrable equivalent
- Level 7 management qualification or working towards
- IOSH managing safely or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g. IHEEM, IOSH, BIFM etc.)
- Diploma or above in health & safety
- Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years proven managerial experience in developing/implementing a health & safety strategy across a complex organisation; operating at a senior level within a risk management role
- Management experience within Estates & Facilities Compliance
- Governance management experience within an acute NHS Trust or similar complex organisation
- Experience of leading on the full range if Governance, Health & Safety issues
- Evidence of budgetary responsibilities
- Understanding of the principles and practice of risk assessment, methods and techniques.
Desirable
- Lead Auditor Qualification and experience of ISO auditing
- Experience of presenting evidence to court both civil and criminal proceedings and preservation of evidence
Knowledge& Skills
Essential
- Proven management skills and experience to control and promote teamwork amongst multi-disciplinary teams
- Advanced IT skills in relation to use of information systems, spreadsheets, visio etc.
- Knowledge of accredited systems such as ISO 9002:2015; ISO 45001:2018
- A good knowledge of estates and facilities information systems and standards such as HTM/HBNs
- Ability to implement new technology systems including project management and training of users.
- Knowledge of systems such as PAM and ERIC including data returns etc
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of translating statutory requirements and monitoring of such processes
- Knowledge of Model Health (formerly Model Hospital)
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essentail)
Essential
- Degree in the field of Facilities Management/H&S/Engineering or demonstrable equivalent
- Level 7 management qualification or working towards
- IOSH managing safely or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g. IHEEM, IOSH, BIFM etc.)
- Diploma or above in health & safety
- Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years proven managerial experience in developing/implementing a health & safety strategy across a complex organisation; operating at a senior level within a risk management role
- Management experience within Estates & Facilities Compliance
- Governance management experience within an acute NHS Trust or similar complex organisation
- Experience of leading on the full range if Governance, Health & Safety issues
- Evidence of budgetary responsibilities
- Understanding of the principles and practice of risk assessment, methods and techniques.
Desirable
- Lead Auditor Qualification and experience of ISO auditing
- Experience of presenting evidence to court both civil and criminal proceedings and preservation of evidence
Knowledge& Skills
Essential
- Proven management skills and experience to control and promote teamwork amongst multi-disciplinary teams
- Advanced IT skills in relation to use of information systems, spreadsheets, visio etc.
- Knowledge of accredited systems such as ISO 9002:2015; ISO 45001:2018
- A good knowledge of estates and facilities information systems and standards such as HTM/HBNs
- Ability to implement new technology systems including project management and training of users.
- Knowledge of systems such as PAM and ERIC including data returns etc
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of translating statutory requirements and monitoring of such processes
- Knowledge of Model Health (formerly Model Hospital)
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).
