Job summary
Working as part of the senior leadership team, we are looking for an ambitious, values driven person to join our hospital team as Director of Estates and Facilities. The ideal candidate will have in depth knowledge and experience of leading a NHS estates and facilities in house service. At KGH you can expect a warm welcome and in return for your commitment to our hospital you can expect:
- Access to an onsite library - 24hrs a day.
- Free hot drinks in our "we care Caf".
- Flexible working opportunities
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- Free car parking
You will contribute to our new hospital programme which we have been given commitment from the secretary of state for health for up to a £520m for a new build at KGH, this is an exciting time for our KGH colleagues and the community in North Northamptonshire.
The successful candidate will actively participate in providing estate solutions and enable the cost-effective delivery of health services for the communities we serve. They will be the professional lead for all estates, facilities, SSD, clinical engineering, capital projects and related compliance responsibilities for the Trust. We would also expect the successful candidate to have a strong commitment to Health and Safety across estates and facilities.
Main duties of the job
The role will require the post holder to:-
- Provide effective leadership for the efficient running of the Estates and Facilities Directorate
- Support the achievement of recurrent financial balance
- Meet all national and local services delivery targets
- Manage the current estates, facilities, SSD, clinical engineering and capital projects to ensure that all areas are delivering best practice
- Develop robust and effective partnerships with other directorates
- Contribute to delivery of the Trust's strategic objectives and business drivers with particular focus to the delivery against the transformation programme
- Ensure Trust is compliant with all statutory and technical standards under the post holder's control
- Leadership of the estates, facilities and capital team, taking responsibility for all aspects of management and personal development
About us
At Kettering General Hospital, you'll experience a heartfelt reception. Our dedicated team is friendly but also deeply welcoming. We priortise open communication, fostering a collaborative environment where we wholeheartedly embrace our trust values and exhibit exemplary behaviors.
Our Excellence Values:
- Compassion
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courageous
- Accountable
As part of our commitment to you, we offer a range of valuable benefits...
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Care Cafe with free tea and coffee
- Car share scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
- Join blue light card
- Let's talk - open session with CEO
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Stakeholder panels are planned for the Thursday 9th November 2023 with face to face interviews planned for Friday 10th November 2023. Candidates will need to ensure they are available for both (subject to change).
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Stakeholder panels are planned for the Thursday 9th November 2023 with face to face interviews planned for Friday 10th November 2023. Candidates will need to ensure they are available for both (subject to change).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Engineering or Building related discipline
- Post Graduate management qualification in health services management and Experience to Masters Level
- Membership of an appropriate professional body
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) beyond degree level
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- 5 years working in a senior facilities management role
- 10 years' experience of working in an estates related field
- 5 years in a leadership role managing large diverse staff groups
- Delivery of patient focused services
- Contract management e.g. Capital works and Contract services
- Experience of working with key stakeholders e.g. Council of Governors, Patient Groups
- Management of large scale finances/budgets
- Significant experience of managing a full range of in-house soft FM services to include:- Catering, Cleaning, Portering, Security, Staff accommodation
- Proven experience of QIPP/CIP delivery and Outsourcing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Engineering or Building related discipline
- Post Graduate management qualification in health services management and Experience to Masters Level
- Membership of an appropriate professional body
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) beyond degree level
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- 5 years working in a senior facilities management role
- 10 years' experience of working in an estates related field
- 5 years in a leadership role managing large diverse staff groups
- Delivery of patient focused services
- Contract management e.g. Capital works and Contract services
- Experience of working with key stakeholders e.g. Council of Governors, Patient Groups
- Management of large scale finances/budgets
- Significant experience of managing a full range of in-house soft FM services to include:- Catering, Cleaning, Portering, Security, Staff accommodation
- Proven experience of QIPP/CIP delivery and Outsourcing
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).
