Job summary
The Mid Yorkshire
Teaching NHS Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Estate Operational Manager (Mechanical) to join our Division of Infrastructure.
The Division of
Infrastructure at the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust plays a vital role in
the provision of a safe, clean and efficient environment by delivering high
quality services by professionals whose talent is nurtured and supported to
flourish through engagement and transformation, now and into the future.
If you are a highly
motivated Estate Operational Manager with a mechanical background and you are looking for a challenging and rewarding
role in the healthcare industry, then we would encourage you to apply for this
opportunity with us.
In return, you will
enjoy the support of those around you and the chance to be part of an outstanding service
in a progressive organisation.
Whilst the post is based at the Dewsbury and District Hospital site, the post holder
will on occasion be required to work in any of the three key sites within the
Trust.
Main duties of the job
As Estate Operational Manager you will be responsible to the Senior Operational Manager
for the full range of operational estate maintenance and services in all of
the designated Hospital Properties. Ensuring that the Trust complies with all
relevant regulatory and advisory frameworks, Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs,) technical guidance and good
professional practice.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will, in conjunction with the Estates Operational
Manager (Electrical) manage all Estate Supervisors, Directly Employed Labour
(DEL) and Specialist Contractors to provide an effective Estates Service and
ensure a safe and pleasant environment for patient care where practicable.
The post holder will provide a proactive role in ensuring the
department achieves and maintains ISO9001 accreditation
The post holder will provide technical expertise in their core
discipline to the Senior Operational Manager, Estate Officers, Supervisors, DEL
and Contractors as required.
The post holder will manage all resources delegated to them to ensure a
value for money, quality service is provided in support of the delegated budget
holder.
They will also assist and act in support of capital projects and will
be required to carry out minor works projects from conception, through control,
to completion.
The post holder will develop, implement operational procedures/policies
and safe systems of work both at DDH and Trust wide as required including
liaison with user departments.
The post holder will liaise with external agencies as required, i.e.
Environmental Agency, HSE, etc.
The post holder will act as Responsible/Authorised Person for
designated functions, i.e. LV Systems, Electrical Work Regulations, Lifts,
Medical Gas, Ventilation etc.
They will be responsible to the Senior Operational Manager for
operating, maintaining and developing the BMS System including changing
programmes and parameters to meet Service/Estate changes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will, in conjunction with the Estates Operational
Manager (Electrical) manage all Estate Supervisors, Directly Employed Labour
(DEL) and Specialist Contractors to provide an effective Estates Service and
ensure a safe and pleasant environment for patient care where practicable.
The post holder will provide a proactive role in ensuring the
department achieves and maintains ISO9001 accreditation
The post holder will provide technical expertise in their core
discipline to the Senior Operational Manager, Estate Officers, Supervisors, DEL
and Contractors as required.
The post holder will manage all resources delegated to them to ensure a
value for money, quality service is provided in support of the delegated budget
holder.
They will also assist and act in support of capital projects and will
be required to carry out minor works projects from conception, through control,
to completion.
The post holder will develop, implement operational procedures/policies
and safe systems of work both at DDH and Trust wide as required including
liaison with user departments.
The post holder will liaise with external agencies as required, i.e.
Environmental Agency, HSE, etc.
The post holder will act as Responsible/Authorised Person for
designated functions, i.e. LV Systems, Electrical Work Regulations, Lifts,
Medical Gas, Ventilation etc.
They will be responsible to the Senior Operational Manager for
operating, maintaining and developing the BMS System including changing
programmes and parameters to meet Service/Estate changes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or HNC endorsements or equivalent experience in Engineering & Management.
- Specialist qualifications to Authorised Person level in a relevant engineering discipline e.g. Medical Gas Systems, Low Voltage Systems, Pressure Systems.
Desirable
- Possess or be prepared to study for an NVQ LEVEL 5 Management Qualification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of technical developments and trends in Estates Management
- Broad understanding and awareness of financial procedures and statutory regulations
Desirable
- Experience in management of change
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self motivator who displays drive and persistence
- Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable engineering experience within a large Estate function or its equivalent.
- Demonstrable management experience in complex engineering and operational services with a demonstrable track record of success.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a large acute hospital(s)
- Previous experience of contributing to operational decision making
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Established and demonstrable team building ability.
- Ability to work in close cooperation with other disciplines.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent computer literacy skills.
Desirable
- Effective interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Negotiating skills.
- Capital Planning skills.
Other
Essential
- Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening.
- Understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality.
- Experienced in flexible working.
- Availability outside of normal working hours.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or HNC endorsements or equivalent experience in Engineering & Management.
- Specialist qualifications to Authorised Person level in a relevant engineering discipline e.g. Medical Gas Systems, Low Voltage Systems, Pressure Systems.
Desirable
- Possess or be prepared to study for an NVQ LEVEL 5 Management Qualification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of technical developments and trends in Estates Management
- Broad understanding and awareness of financial procedures and statutory regulations
Desirable
- Experience in management of change
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self motivator who displays drive and persistence
- Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable engineering experience within a large Estate function or its equivalent.
- Demonstrable management experience in complex engineering and operational services with a demonstrable track record of success.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a large acute hospital(s)
- Previous experience of contributing to operational decision making
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Established and demonstrable team building ability.
- Ability to work in close cooperation with other disciplines.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent computer literacy skills.
Desirable
- Effective interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Negotiating skills.
- Capital Planning skills.
Other
Essential
- Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening.
- Understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality.
- Experienced in flexible working.
- Availability outside of normal working hours.
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).
