Job summary
Hours: 37 1/2 hours per week - 5 days per week + on call duties
Brief Description of the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Estates Department at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a committed Estates professional who has the knowledge and experience to oversee the delivery of all Estates related compliance. The successful candidate will be expected to review continually, the Hard FM services and demonstrate the drive and determination to introduce change where necessary to improve the quality and efficiency of the services for the benefit of our patients and staff.
Main duties of the job
The candidate shall have extensive leadership experience of managing infrastructure and fabric in an acute hospital environment, with detailed knowledge of Statutory and Mandatory compliance.
Candidates should have relevant experience in managing both directly employed trades staff and external contractors.
It is anticipated that the post holder will hold the following qualifications and skills:
Professional / academic qualification at Degree level or equivalent in a related field, plus specialist knowledge across the range of Estates 'best practice' and standards, regulations and compliance acquired through post-graduate experience and further training, which is level 7 masters equivalent level.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Informal Enquiries to: Mr Chris Davies, Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities on Bradford 01274 364423.
The salary and Terms & Conditions of service for this post are subject to change in line with Agenda for Change the new NHS Pay & Rewards system.
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, final salary pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.
Closing Date: 22.06.23 (this date may change dependent on the response)
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Informal Enquiries to: Mr Chris Davies, Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities on Bradford 01274 364423.
The salary and Terms & Conditions of service for this post are subject to change in line with Agenda for Change the new NHS Pay & Rewards system.
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, final salary pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.
Closing Date: 22.06.23 (this date may change dependent on the response)
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or a similar large, complex environment.
- Post-holder must have a minimum of significant experience of working in this or similar role.
- Experience of managing complete technical services within a healthcare environment.
- Experience in managing technical staff.
- Experience in governance, audit, processes and practice.
- Proven experience of managing and implementing change.
- Project management experience of capital projects.
- Experience in service improvement within a multi-professional environment.
- Experience in performance management and business development.
- Financial and budget management experience.
- Experience in workforce planning and role redesign.
- Demonstrable experience of understanding and implementation of strategic/business objectives.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent planning and organisational skills using a systematic, thorough and logical approach.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to demonstrate emotional intelligence and excellent leadership skills.
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
- Negotiating and influencing skills.
- Analytical and problem solving skills.
- Financial management skills and business acumen.
- Ability to promote team building and encourage team interaction within BHFML.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Ability to lead and manage change.
- Innovative and creative.
- Able to resolve conflict and overcome resistance.
- IT skills - Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of estate operational management
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff.
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree qualified
- Masters level qualification or equivalent level of experience.
Desirable
- Chartered or working towards achieving chartered status.
- Registered with an appropriate professional body.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or a similar large, complex environment.
- Post-holder must have a minimum of significant experience of working in this or similar role.
- Experience of managing complete technical services within a healthcare environment.
- Experience in managing technical staff.
- Experience in governance, audit, processes and practice.
- Proven experience of managing and implementing change.
- Project management experience of capital projects.
- Experience in service improvement within a multi-professional environment.
- Experience in performance management and business development.
- Financial and budget management experience.
- Experience in workforce planning and role redesign.
- Demonstrable experience of understanding and implementation of strategic/business objectives.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent planning and organisational skills using a systematic, thorough and logical approach.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to demonstrate emotional intelligence and excellent leadership skills.
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
- Negotiating and influencing skills.
- Analytical and problem solving skills.
- Financial management skills and business acumen.
- Ability to promote team building and encourage team interaction within BHFML.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Ability to lead and manage change.
- Innovative and creative.
- Able to resolve conflict and overcome resistance.
- IT skills - Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of estate operational management
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality.
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff.
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree qualified
- Masters level qualification or equivalent level of experience.
Desirable
- Chartered or working towards achieving chartered status.
- Registered with an appropriate professional body.
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).
