Job summary
We are looking to recruit an Estates Officer to join our team at Hexham General Hospital and to provide support to our community sites at Haltwhistle & Haydon Bridge.
The successful candidate should have:
Knowledge and experience equivalent to degree level in an engineering or building related discipline.
Extensive specialist knowledge and experience working within an Acute healthcare environment, within the Estates & Property Services environment.
Specialist knowledge of Building construction.
Specialist knowledge of all relevant NHS Estates guidance memorandum and building/facilities notes gained through continual personal development, experience and continuous theoretical study to maintain competence.
Specialist knowledge and experience of safe operation and maintenance of critical engineering plant and equipment gained through operational experience and internal and external professional technical courses.
Specialist knowledge of building construction/defects, preparation of building and engineering specifications and tendering procedures.
Specialist knowledge and experience of design and project management of major and minor capital schemes.
Need to meet the travel requirements of the post to cover the geographical area of Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent motivational skills.
Willingness to act as an Authorised Person in a range of technical disciplines.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be accountable for the day to day management of all directly employed and contracted Estates engineering and building tradesmen.
They will be required to participate in the Estates on-call rota and undertake essential out of hours on-call duties, as directed. The applicant will already have significant M&E Building Services experience, be able to handle conflicting priorities and have the ability to work under pressure. They will be computer literate, have good technical knowledge and ability, with good verbal and written communication skills. They will also possess good interpersonal skills, allowing them to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical personnel, within and beyond the organisation.
Direct line management of a multi-disciplined workforce within respective sites to prioritise workloads Undertake management, design and costing of any new and minor works/upgrades as and when required.
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 a state-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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure that all NHCFT premises are effectively estate managed and all statutory and mandatory Estate and Health & Safety related issues are identified, prioritised and minimised within financial and physical restraints.
Develop and deliver solutions to challenges and problems through creativity and change.
Advance technology and promote advanced changes in designs to create efficient techniques, and new services to the benefit of existing staff, the General Public and patients.
Participate in and raise the profile of the Sustainability agenda identifying carbon/energy saving schemes as appropriate.
Attend current training courses in line with new technology and advances.
Work in co-operation with other heads of departments, professionals and contract supervisors to lead and drive forward the modernisation of clean working practices within the hospital environment, during the course of construction, maintenance and breakdown of building services, therefore reducing risk to employees general public and patients alike.
The management of own and client budgets ensuring that these are kept within financial restraints.
Management and design of minor works. Direct line management of multi-disciplined workforce within respective sites.
Effective operation and testing of life/business critical engineering services ensuring that all existing and emergency support services run to maximum efficiency.
Ensure that all internal and external building fabric and decoration is in a sound condition and maintains relevant published quality condition standards.
Monitor quality of contracted out services within NHCFT and external clients/agencies, ensuring performance and value for money is obtained throughout.
Participate in the coordinating of health and safety management across the Trust.
Implement procedures to ensure compliance with the Trust's policies, procedures and Standing Financial Instructions.
To monitor energy, identify areas of excessive usage, and produce action plans to reduce consumptions.
Drive forward the Sustainability agenda ensuring that principles are firmly embedded and implemented/adopted by staff and clients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure that all NHCFT premises are effectively estate managed and all statutory and mandatory Estate and Health & Safety related issues are identified, prioritised and minimised within financial and physical restraints.
Develop and deliver solutions to challenges and problems through creativity and change.
Advance technology and promote advanced changes in designs to create efficient techniques, and new services to the benefit of existing staff, the General Public and patients.
Participate in and raise the profile of the Sustainability agenda identifying carbon/energy saving schemes as appropriate.
Attend current training courses in line with new technology and advances.
Work in co-operation with other heads of departments, professionals and contract supervisors to lead and drive forward the modernisation of clean working practices within the hospital environment, during the course of construction, maintenance and breakdown of building services, therefore reducing risk to employees general public and patients alike.
The management of own and client budgets ensuring that these are kept within financial restraints.
Management and design of minor works. Direct line management of multi-disciplined workforce within respective sites.
Effective operation and testing of life/business critical engineering services ensuring that all existing and emergency support services run to maximum efficiency.
Ensure that all internal and external building fabric and decoration is in a sound condition and maintains relevant published quality condition standards.
Monitor quality of contracted out services within NHCFT and external clients/agencies, ensuring performance and value for money is obtained throughout.
Participate in the coordinating of health and safety management across the Trust.
Implement procedures to ensure compliance with the Trust's policies, procedures and Standing Financial Instructions.
To monitor energy, identify areas of excessive usage, and produce action plans to reduce consumptions.
Drive forward the Sustainability agenda ensuring that principles are firmly embedded and implemented/adopted by staff and clients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification and/or proof of equivalent relevant experience in an engineering or building related discipline.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive specialist knowledge and experience of working in an acute hospital environment within Estate and Property Services Management plus ongoing educational short courses.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification and/or proof of equivalent relevant experience in an engineering or building related discipline.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive specialist knowledge and experience of working in an acute hospital environment within Estate and Property Services Management plus ongoing educational short courses.
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).
