Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Director Estates & Facilities (Community & Primary Care)

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Job summary

We are looking for an exceptional individual to lead our Community and Primary Care Estate on behalf of the Northumbria Healthcare Group.The Community and Primary Care estate accommodates almost 1million out of hospital patient appointments every year. The estate is geographically spread across Northumberland and North Tyneside with over 120 properties in the portfolio with estate operating costs of £7m pa. We have an ambition to transition the estate management function to a forward looking and strategically focussed service. The role will be responsible for developing and embedding a new and robust estate strategy ensuring the best possible patient and staff experience from an estate that is used in the most efficient and affordable way possible. The role will lead on the strategic development of this estate alongside overseeing the day to day operation of our facilities covering all aspects from appraisal and feasibility studies, business case production, project management, leasing arrangements and the delivery of core facilities services. As a key member of the NHFM Executive team you will provide senior leadership and technical advice across the organisation for the Community and Primary Care estate, working closely and developing key relationships with the Board, the Trust Executive, the Community Business Unit and our primary care subsidiary company, Northumbria Primary Care.

Main duties of the job

To develop and deliver the Community & Primary Care Estate strategy aligned to the objectives of the Trust ensuring the estate reflects the views, strategic ambitions and changing models of care across the health economy. To ensure the effective management of the Community estate including management of lease and sessional agreements, compliance with all statutory and mandatory requirements and the safe operation and effective maintenance of all critical building services and estate fabric.The postholder will be the professional lead and expert for all estates and infrastructure across the community estate and will provide support on the Trust net zero programme.To act as a member of the Executive team in NHFM, deputising for the Managing Director where necessary and working to an honorary contract with the Trust to provide professional guidance on all Estates and Facilities related matters.The Deputy Director is accountable to the Managing Director for the provision of an effective estate strategy and support service for the Community and Primary care estate. To contribute to and ensure the delivery of strategic and operational service objectives and corporate policies set by the NHFM Board and its customers. Together with the Managing Director, the Deputy Director will foster a culture, which engages, all staff and all other colleagues in the development and delivery of project and contract requirements.

About us

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for astate-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our websitewww.nhfm.co.ukfor more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.

Date posted

07 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£83,571 to £96,376 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-6122117HD

Job locations

Seaton Delaval

Avenue Road

Whitley Bay

NE25 0QJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Directly responsible for the provision of an Estate maintenance service for the Community in line with the Master Services Agreement (MSA) with the Trust to manage all physical assets and resources.

Managing the development of a clear and concise register of the community estate infrastructure recoding its current use, capacity, condition, location and functional suitability to support the delivery of an effective healthcare service.

Directly control and manage all Estates & Facilities pay and non-pay budgets ensuring that all budgets are kept within agreed financial limits set and value for money is obtained at all times.

Management and design of minor works and small capital schemes, evaluating quotations and tender returns, oversee commissioning and sign off of capital and minor works and undertaking post project evaluations.

Key liaison with all landlords, property partners and sessional accommodation providers to ensure the estate remains appropriately managed, fit for purpose and legally compliant at all times.

Ensure that any design and specifications are produced in line with the Department of Health (DH) HBNs and HTM

To assist in the delivery of a number of complex estates projects and to provide support to stakeholders to ensure that we adopt a do once, do right approach towards our infrastructure to facilitate value for money and best outcomes for our patients

Ensure that all internal and external building fabric and decoration is in a sound condition and maintained to relevant national published quality condition standards.

Monitor the quality of all third-party, contracted-out Estates & Facilities services ensuring performance, compliance and value for money at all times.

The ability to motivate staff and create multi-disciplined cohesive teams.

You will bring your experience and specialist expertise but also your passion and creativity. You will need to be an excellent communicator and successful influencer to lead the thinking on this agenda and a new robust estate strategy.You must have a proven track record of managing community and primary care portfolios. Self-motivation is essential along with passion, drive, adaptability and resilience to cope with change within the Trust and wider NHS.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Directly responsible for the provision of an Estate maintenance service for the Community in line with the Master Services Agreement (MSA) with the Trust to manage all physical assets and resources.

Directly control and manage all Estates & Facilities pay and non-pay budgets ensuring that all budgets are kept within agreed financial limits set and value for money is obtained at all times.

Key liaison with all landlords, property partners and sessional accommodation providers to ensure the estate remains appropriately managed, fit for purpose and legally compliant at all times.

Ensure that any design and specifications are produced in line with the Department of Health (DH) HBNs and HTM

Ensure that all internal and external building fabric and decoration is in a sound condition and maintained to relevant national published quality condition standards.

Monitor the quality of all third-party, contracted-out Estates & Facilities services ensuring performance, compliance and value for money at all times.

The ability to motivate staff and create multi-disciplined cohesive teams.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to masters level - or equivalent level of knowledge and substantial experience in building management or property management related subject, Or Significant demonstrable evidence of primary & community estates property management experience or business management

Desirable

Membership of a relevant Professional Institution such as IWFM, RICS or CIBSE

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to masters level - or equivalent level of knowledge and substantial experience in building management or property management related subject, Or Significant demonstrable evidence of primary & community estates property management experience or business management

Desirable

Membership of a relevant Professional Institution such as IWFM, RICS or CIBSE

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

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Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Seaton Delaval

Avenue Road

Whitley Bay

NE25 0QJ

Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Seaton Delaval

Avenue Road

Whitley Bay

NE25 0QJ

Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)