Job summary
The Estates Supervisor has responsibility for Hard Facilities Management (FM) services and subcontracted services at NMGH. 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 Estates Manager/Officer in his/her absence
The successful candidate will be required to have an mechanical bias with a proven ability to manage change within a growing hospital site. Proven ability to manage large groups of staff and implement human resource strategies, with strong ability to empower, coach and support staff through their employee life cycle
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role is to be conversant in the testing, validation, certification, and registration of all the Trusts Estates Statutory Compliance requirements are undertaken by either the in-house team, PFI service providers or qualified sub-contractors to ensure the Trust complies with its responsibilities.
Act as the site Authorised Person in several disciplines following the correct level of training. Utilise professional knowledge & specialist knowledge acquired through courses & experience.
Support in maintaining registers of Compliance as required by the Trust Compliance Manager and support the Compliance Manager in periodic audits to assure performance
Review the estate maintenance programme in conjunction with the NMGH Estates Manager/Officer to ensure that buildings conform to statutory requirements and hospital policy for safety, environmental and technical quality.
Among the many and varied duties required of the role include:
- Medical Gases
- Electricity at Work
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)
- Asbestos
- Register
- Certificates & Samples
- Management Control Plan
- PAT
- Fixed wiring
- Window Safety Inspections
Please open the attached JD for further responsibilities.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.8bn & 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
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- City and Guilds Level 2 or higher in relevant trade
- Completion of recognised and registered CITB or EITB apprenticeship
- HNC or HND in Building services or significant experience in maintenance supervisory / manager role
- Driving Licence
- Broad range of engineering experience in a building services environment in a large estate
- CP/AP Certification or similar
Desirable
- Additional related qualifications and endorsement
- Post graduate degree in engineering or building services
Knowledge
Essential
- Health and Safety Certificate HTM's (knowledge and Awareness) or equivalent
- IT Skills and experience of using Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, MS Teams
Desirable
- Specialist Engineering and fault finding / problem solving knowledge
- IOSH / NEBOSH qualified
- Use of an electronic working platform such as CAFM systems etc.
Training and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge acquired through work experience in related disciplines
- Evidence of CPD
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills, physical skills & manual handling
- Managing a team or equivalent experience
- Willing and able to continue personal development including undertaking training as required
- Ability to chair meetings as required
- Willing to adapt across multiple MFT sites and Estates disciplines.
- Ability to write reports, input to Business Continuity Plans and generate Site Operational Plans pertaining to appointed disciplines or areas of expertise
Desirable
Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivation and act on own initiative
- Ability to build good working relationships
- Able to work with high degree of flexibility and adaptability
- Team player
- Honesty
- Problem solving approach
Desirable
- Ability to influence others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- City and Guilds Level 2 or higher in relevant trade
- Completion of recognised and registered CITB or EITB apprenticeship
- HNC or HND in Building services or significant experience in maintenance supervisory / manager role
- Driving Licence
- Broad range of engineering experience in a building services environment in a large estate
- CP/AP Certification or similar
Desirable
- Additional related qualifications and endorsement
- Post graduate degree in engineering or building services
Knowledge
Essential
- Health and Safety Certificate HTM's (knowledge and Awareness) or equivalent
- IT Skills and experience of using Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, MS Teams
Desirable
- Specialist Engineering and fault finding / problem solving knowledge
- IOSH / NEBOSH qualified
- Use of an electronic working platform such as CAFM systems etc.
Training and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge acquired through work experience in related disciplines
- Evidence of CPD
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills, physical skills & manual handling
- Managing a team or equivalent experience
- Willing and able to continue personal development including undertaking training as required
- Ability to chair meetings as required
- Willing to adapt across multiple MFT sites and Estates disciplines.
- Ability to write reports, input to Business Continuity Plans and generate Site Operational Plans pertaining to appointed disciplines or areas of expertise
Desirable
Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivation and act on own initiative
- Ability to build good working relationships
- Able to work with high degree of flexibility and adaptability
- Team player
- Honesty
- Problem solving approach
Desirable
- Ability to influence others
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).
