Job summary
*Subject to job matching*
East Cheshire Trust is seeking an experienced Facilities Service & Performance Manager with previous NHS experience.
The role requires an enthusiastic individual who prioritise their workload, has excellent communication skills, can lead a team and manage contractors. Able to facilitate services between the hospital clinical and operational staff in respect of service delivery and performance.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical colleagues as well as contracted services, be responsible for monitoring systems and ensure compliance in line with best practice guidance.
37.5 hours per week.
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
As a team player, work collaboratively with colleagues, service providers and external agencies to deliver financially sustainable facilities services, fit for purpose, safe and wholly compliant with relevant legislation and compliance criteria.
Identify service development options to improve existing contractual services and deliver cost efficiencies.
Provide cover for Facilities (Soft FM) as a whole during periods of absence or holiday to provide seamless business continuity.
Monitor the contracted provision to ensure that services are delivered to the specification in safe, timely and expedient manner. The post holder will ensure that the contracts are fully compliant with CQC recommendations, model hospital goals, legislation and statutory compliance. Adhere to Trust policies, actively contribute to initiatives such as CQUIN, PLACE, QIPP initiatives and provide accurate annual ERIC data compilation.
Support Head of Facilities (Soft FM) in ensuring a sustainable facilities service, innovative service development and provide meaningful and comprehensive KPI reporting data thus enabling the department to maximize financial outcomes and improve quality of services when possible, enabling the Trust to fulfil its corporate financial aspirations.
About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires a Standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate Diploma or minimum period of equivalent significant experience in Healthcare Facilities Soft FM services at management level
- Advanced food hygiene / HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points) or equivalent level of demonstratable knowledge gained through experience of working in a catering environment or willing to undertake
- Range of qualifications including English and mathematics equivalent to GCSE and one NVQ level 3, or equivalent level of experience within hotel or non-clinical support services
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Astute knowledge of specialist areas essential, acquired through diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further demonstrable specialist knowledge or experience.
- Capable of problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Ability to analyse challenging facts and situations and form a range of options to resolve.
- Skills for direct line management and job management.
- Skills for managing relationships with a range of different stakeholders.
- Good use of available information sources to enable efficient and effective monitoring of services and performance
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight and often changing deadlines
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing contracts effectively
- Evidence of successful budgetary management
- Evidence of successful delivery of service objectives
- Evidence of successful workforce development and employment
- Prior experience of working across organisational boundaries
- Knowledge and experience of PLACE (Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment) assessment, scope and criteria
Other role requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post Graduate Diploma or minimum period of equivalent significant experience in Healthcare Facilities Soft FM services at management level
- Advanced food hygiene / HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points) or equivalent level of demonstratable knowledge gained through experience of working in a catering environment or willing to undertake
- Range of qualifications including English and mathematics equivalent to GCSE and one NVQ level 3, or equivalent level of experience within hotel or non-clinical support services
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Astute knowledge of specialist areas essential, acquired through diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further demonstrable specialist knowledge or experience.
- Capable of problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Ability to analyse challenging facts and situations and form a range of options to resolve.
- Skills for direct line management and job management.
- Skills for managing relationships with a range of different stakeholders.
- Good use of available information sources to enable efficient and effective monitoring of services and performance
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight and often changing deadlines
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing contracts effectively
- Evidence of successful budgetary management
- Evidence of successful delivery of service objectives
- Evidence of successful workforce development and employment
- Prior experience of working across organisational boundaries
- Knowledge and experience of PLACE (Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment) assessment, scope and criteria
Other role requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
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.
