Project and Estates Manager

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 22 September 2024

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a highly motivated individual with an interest in a mixture of Operational management, Project work and Facilities/Site Management who can work confidently with clinical colleagues to resolve day-to-day site issues, contractual challenges, and projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the smooth running of Estates and Facilities management of the Lymington New Forest Hospital (LNFH) estates portfolio and to support the compliance and safety of patients.

Main duties of the job

There will also be the opportunity to support facilities management be involved with projects across the South-West Division when required, giving this post a wide variety of interesting variation.

The post holder will support the effective day to day management and monitoring of an agreed portfolio of Trust contracts and manage contractors using motivational, persuasive and negotiating skills to ensure that the contract requirements are met.

With the assistance of the Clinical Service Managers and Senior Contracts & PFI/LIFT Contract Manager monitor the contracts, plan, and implement new policies and procedures according to the changing needs of facilities and services within the premise environment in line with all guidance and regulations.

Previous experience of working within a healthcare environment is preferable, but not essential.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to combine all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services, with the plan to create a new larger, more integrated and accessible organisation.

The transformation will happen in stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning across in May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent NHS Trust services is expected in late 2024, when our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Date posted

23 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-SW-5510

Job locations

Lymington New Forest Hospital

Wellworthy Road

Lymington

Hampshire

SO41 8QD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

-Significant knowledge and experience of estates and facilities management in a multi-agency or complex environment, preferably in a healthcare environment
-Degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

-Significant knowledge and experience of estates and facilities management in a multi-agency or complex environment, preferably in a healthcare environment
-Degree level or demonstrable equivalent experience

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.