Job summary
The purpose of this role is to assist the Trust in the discharge of its duties under the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2012. The main duty holder responsibilities outlined within the Trust Asbestos Management Plan are predominantly delivered by key role holders within the Estates Directorate. The Trust recognises that asbestos is present in areas of the properties under its control. The Trusts expectation is that staff and non-licensed contractors will not be exposed to, or work with, asbestos within its premises, all work with ACMs is conducted by licensed asbestos removal contractors and the successful applicant will be expected to play a pivotal role in ensuring Trust Asbestos management procedures are adequate, compliant, communicated and adhered to by staff, visitors and contractors.
- Interview Date: 30 June 2023
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37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
The main duties associated with this role include acting as Deputy Responsible Person for Asbestos (Trust Wide) in the absence of the Estates Health & Safety Manager; implementing adequate Asbestos Management and Control in-line with requirements outlined within the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR2012). The role includes maintaining the Trust asbestos register and associated compliance records. Duties will also include managing the delivery of the Trust re-inspection program and coordinating any remedial work that results from that program including undertaking project management of asbestos removal/remediation on major work schemes. They will be expected to instruct asbestos consultants where specialist asbestos surveys are required for operational activities including minor works or larger capital schemes. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver face to face training to all relevant Estates staff on asbestos management with specific reference to Trust protocols.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
Rated 'Outstanding' by theCQC for the second consecutive time in 2019, we have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- Act as Deputy Responsible Person for Asbestos (Trust Wide) in the absence of the Estates Health & Safety Manager; implementing adequate Asbestos Management and Control in-line with requirements outlined within the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR2012).
- Implement and maintain physical asset register of Asbestos containing materials (ACM)
- To be responsible for undertaking the annual re-inspection program within the Trusts portfolio of buildings.
- To be responsible for providing specialist advice to the organisation with regard to Asbestos Management and control.
- Ensuring that all Asbestos statutory and mandatory elements are adhered to for the Trust compliance to the Legislation, Regulation, Technical Guidance and Approved Codes of Practice.
- Ensure that the end-to-end audit cycle is complete, and all risks are mitigated by following up on remedial work, action plans and ensuring they are recorded in the Intranet property register compliance and asbestos modules. Undertake project management in regard to asbestos management and removal on major work schemes and asbestos adherence advice and surveys on larger capital schemes.
- Provide and arrange training in specialist area as appropriate to the Trust workforce.
The provision of specialist advice to the organisation with regard to the management of Asbestos risks within Trust premises. To ensure that all Asbestos statutory obligations are met and adhered to by Trust staff, visitors and appointed contractors. Ensure that the end to end audit cycle is complete and all risks are mitigated by following up on remedial work, action plans and ensuring they are recorded in the Trust register and monitoring systems.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- Act as Deputy Responsible Person for Asbestos (Trust Wide) in the absence of the Estates Health & Safety Manager; implementing adequate Asbestos Management and Control in-line with requirements outlined within the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR2012).
- Implement and maintain physical asset register of Asbestos containing materials (ACM)
- To be responsible for undertaking the annual re-inspection program within the Trusts portfolio of buildings.
- To be responsible for providing specialist advice to the organisation with regard to Asbestos Management and control.
- Ensuring that all Asbestos statutory and mandatory elements are adhered to for the Trust compliance to the Legislation, Regulation, Technical Guidance and Approved Codes of Practice.
- Ensure that the end-to-end audit cycle is complete, and all risks are mitigated by following up on remedial work, action plans and ensuring they are recorded in the Intranet property register compliance and asbestos modules. Undertake project management in regard to asbestos management and removal on major work schemes and asbestos adherence advice and surveys on larger capital schemes.
- Provide and arrange training in specialist area as appropriate to the Trust workforce.
The provision of specialist advice to the organisation with regard to the management of Asbestos risks within Trust premises. To ensure that all Asbestos statutory obligations are met and adhered to by Trust staff, visitors and appointed contractors. Ensure that the end to end audit cycle is complete and all risks are mitigated by following up on remedial work, action plans and ensuring they are recorded in the Trust register and monitoring systems.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through a degree in Building Surveying or equivalent experience and specialist knowledge acquired to post graduate level or experience.
Desirable
- P402 Bulk Sampling
- P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings including re-inspections
- P407 Managing Asbestos in Premises
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and practice.
- Health & Safety legislation
- Building Regulations
- Estates guidelines
- Experience of working in a constantly changing environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Healthcare Estates Management, or supervising/managing asbestos removal works in Healthcare Estates
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Problem solving skills.
- Keyboard and IT skills
- Proven ability to create complex documents incorporating data from multiple sources.
- Ability to relay information clearly and concisely.
- Motivation and enthusiasm
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- To be able to work in confined spaces, at heights, or in adverse weather conditions.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through a degree in Building Surveying or equivalent experience and specialist knowledge acquired to post graduate level or experience.
Desirable
- P402 Bulk Sampling
- P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings including re-inspections
- P407 Managing Asbestos in Premises
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and practice.
- Health & Safety legislation
- Building Regulations
- Estates guidelines
- Experience of working in a constantly changing environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Healthcare Estates Management, or supervising/managing asbestos removal works in Healthcare Estates
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Problem solving skills.
- Keyboard and IT skills
- Proven ability to create complex documents incorporating data from multiple sources.
- Ability to relay information clearly and concisely.
- Motivation and enthusiasm
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- To be able to work in confined spaces, at heights, or in adverse weather conditions.
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).
