Job summary
The WTWA Estates Officer has responsibility for Hard Facilities Management (FM) services and sub contracted services at Wythenshawe Hospital, Trafford Hospital, Withington Community Hospital, Altrincham Hospital (WTWA), Opal House and associated 'Off Campus' Properties. S/he will be responsible for ensuring that all buildings, plant & infrastructure are maintained safely and cost effectively within agreed statutory requirements, in accordance with NHS and the Trust's policies and procedures. S/he will manage and monitor programmes of work, Compliance, Health & Safety (H&S) legislation and work with the Trust's Energy & Sustainability team to ensure efficient use of energy, power and utilities services. S/he will deputise for the WTWA Estates Manager in his/her absence.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached Job Description for a more detailed overview of the main duties of the job.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds Level 3 Engineering Maintenance / Building Services
- NVQ Level 3/ ONC in Engineering/ Building Services
- Evidence of Continuing Learning
Desirable
- HNC and HND in relevant discipline
- Corporate membership of relevant professional body
- Suitable Building Contract Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in estates contract management
- Experience in managing multi-disciplined team
- A track record of successful management and control of Hard Facilities contracts
- Experience of budget management
- Evidence of acting as the lead in maintaining and managing engineering Compliance
Desirable
- Proven track record in providing contract appraisal
- Estates management
- Understanding of Property Leases, Rates etc
- NHS experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and professionals at all levels in the organisation and externally
- Good communication skills both written and verbally
- Contract management and control experience
- Ability to present information in clear and understandable format
- Contract and performance management skills including managing third party service providers
- Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Experience of performing the role of Chair in Safety Group or Compliance Meetings
Requirements
Essential
- A good working knowledge of IT packages including Microsoft Office, Excel and Word
- A sound working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation and associate safe working practices
- Numerate
- Literate
- Good interpersonal skills
- Well-developed problem solving ability
- Car driver
Desirable
- Understanding of acute hospitals and healthcare environment
- Knowledge of legislation requirements as they relate to estates and environmental issues within the NHS Trust estate
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivation and act on own initiative
- Has a controls and results orientated perspective
- Ability to influence others
- Ability to build good working relationships
- Able to work with high degree of flexibility and adaptability
- Perform well under pressure with demonstrable copying skills
- Good Organiser
- Team player
- Honesty
- Problem solving approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City and Guilds Level 3 Engineering Maintenance / Building Services
- NVQ Level 3/ ONC in Engineering/ Building Services
- Evidence of Continuing Learning
Desirable
- HNC and HND in relevant discipline
- Corporate membership of relevant professional body
- Suitable Building Contract Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in estates contract management
- Experience in managing multi-disciplined team
- A track record of successful management and control of Hard Facilities contracts
- Experience of budget management
- Evidence of acting as the lead in maintaining and managing engineering Compliance
Desirable
- Proven track record in providing contract appraisal
- Estates management
- Understanding of Property Leases, Rates etc
- NHS experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people and professionals at all levels in the organisation and externally
- Good communication skills both written and verbally
- Contract management and control experience
- Ability to present information in clear and understandable format
- Contract and performance management skills including managing third party service providers
- Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Experience of performing the role of Chair in Safety Group or Compliance Meetings
Requirements
Essential
- A good working knowledge of IT packages including Microsoft Office, Excel and Word
- A sound working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation and associate safe working practices
- Numerate
- Literate
- Good interpersonal skills
- Well-developed problem solving ability
- Car driver
Desirable
- Understanding of acute hospitals and healthcare environment
- Knowledge of legislation requirements as they relate to estates and environmental issues within the NHS Trust estate
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivation and act on own initiative
- Has a controls and results orientated perspective
- Ability to influence others
- Ability to build good working relationships
- Able to work with high degree of flexibility and adaptability
- Perform well under pressure with demonstrable copying skills
- Good Organiser
- Team player
- Honesty
- Problem solving approach
Additional information
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).
