Job summary
We are
looking for an exceptional person to join the senior leadership team of our
highly performing Trust in a newly developed role. Working closely with Executive Directors you
will be required to lead a team of both in-house professionals and external
consultants to successfully manage the capital estates portfolio and act as the
Trust representative across the Trust's 3 PFI sites including day to day
management of the lifecycle investment plan and operational delivery in line
with the contract. The post will also be
required to lead on and prepare for PFI contract expiry.
This
is an exciting opportunity for someone ambitious who is ready to progress in
their career . The postholder will build
and develop partnerships within their team, across clinical and non-clinical
teams in the Trust, with the Trust's wholly owned subsidiary, PFI
partners and external agencies.
The postholder will be a construction
professional (RIBA, RICS, CIBSE, IET, IHEEM or similar) with experience of
working at senior management level and an ability to demonstrate a thorough
understanding of development and project delivery in the NHS or PFI market
Salary Range is£90,000-£96,000
dependent upon experience and market conditions as approved by Rem & Nom
Committee
Main duties of the job
The postholder will contribute to the Estates and Facilities
strategy, policies, development, management, and leadership whilst ensuring
that the corporate objectives of the Trust are achieved.
You will be the accountable for the delivery of the Trusts
capital estate programme from inception to completion, the development and
maintenance of the 5 year Capital Estates Plan, and will act as the Trust
representative for its 3 PFI projects.
Working with PFI partners including the day to day
management of the lifecycle investment plan and operational delivery in line
with the contract as well as leading on and preparing for PFI contract expiry
ensuring that the hospitals are handed back in the required condition in
accordance with contractual provisions.
You will be expected to build and develop partnerships with
clinical and non-clinical colleagues, the Trusts wholly owned subsidiary
company, PFI partners and external agencies to ensure all estates/capital
planning strategies, initiatives and implications are considered as part of
responding to, and shaping, the Trusts Clinical Service Strategy and the
development of the longer term Trust strategy.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Associate Director of Capital Estates and PFI you will be
responsible for all capital and handback elements of the Trusts PFI premises
portfolio, infrastructure and patient support functions, ensuring that they are
managed effectively, safely and within budget.
You will be the Senior Responsible Person for all
professional aspects of the Trusts Estate, Capital Design, Development and
Project Management under your control. This will include full professional
responsibility and accountability for design, safety, quality, technical
suitability, and statutory compliance in accordance with all relevant
government directives. This will include providing assurance to the Board on
all aspects of statutory compliance in relation to the properties within your
remit.
You will support the wholly owned subsidiary, Synchronicity
Care Limited (SCL), with the development of the Trusts Estates Strategy
including the evolution of robust site enhancement plans making the most
effective use of space across the Trust.
You will carry out the duties as
the nominated Trust Representative for the PFI Contracts. This will have a core
focus on the delivery of quality Hard FM services.
You will provide specialist and professional
advice to the Board and Executive Team is relation to assurance and governance
resulting from activities associated with the Trusts premises, infrastructure,
PFI contracts and Capital planning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Associate Director of Capital Estates and PFI you will be
responsible for all capital and handback elements of the Trusts PFI premises
portfolio, infrastructure and patient support functions, ensuring that they are
managed effectively, safely and within budget.
You will be the Senior Responsible Person for all
professional aspects of the Trusts Estate, Capital Design, Development and
Project Management under your control. This will include full professional
responsibility and accountability for design, safety, quality, technical
suitability, and statutory compliance in accordance with all relevant
government directives. This will include providing assurance to the Board on
all aspects of statutory compliance in relation to the properties within your
remit.
You will support the wholly owned subsidiary, Synchronicity
Care Limited (SCL), with the development of the Trusts Estates Strategy
including the evolution of robust site enhancement plans making the most
effective use of space across the Trust.
You will carry out the duties as
the nominated Trust Representative for the PFI Contracts. This will have a core
focus on the delivery of quality Hard FM services.
You will provide specialist and professional
advice to the Board and Executive Team is relation to assurance and governance
resulting from activities associated with the Trusts premises, infrastructure,
PFI contracts and Capital planning.
Person Specification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of NHS Estates and Facilities related standards, HTMs, statutory compliance requirements and Health and Safety legislation.
- Knowledge of PFI Management field.
- Significant experience in a senior management role at Director or Deputy Director level in a large complex organisation with a demonstrable track record of success.
- An in-depth understanding of the commissioning process and how this relates to working within a Trust and with other partners.
- Have direct experience, normally acquired over several years post qualification, and understanding of a wide range of NHS Facilities and Estates Services, their place in the organisation, use and commissioning.
- Experience of project management, board level reporting, business planning, quality assurance, compliance and NHS statutory reporting requirements.
- Proven skills in researching and drafting strategy and policy documents, including Trust Board papers and returns to regulators.
Desirable
- Experience of working at Senior Management level within the NHS or PFI market
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree level or equivalent qualifications/experience
- Additional specialist experience in an Estates Capital Projects field.
- Leadership qualification or demonstrable experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Degree in business administration
- Proven ability to work at Senior Management level
- Post-graduate qualifications.
- Experience in PFI Management field
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Membership of appropriate professional body e.g. Chartered with an appropriate Institute e.g., Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), Institute of Engineers and Technicians (IET), Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management (IHEEM), RICS and/or RIBA
Experience
Essential
- To have significant experience and understanding of the design, construction, and procurement process.
- Experience of managing large, multidisciplinary staff groups
- Experience of contract procurement and management
- Significant budget management experience (capital, revenue pay and non-pay) and a track record of delivering financial targets
- Significant experience of delivering NHS Estates and Facilities services which provide value for money and perform well when related to peer benchmarking
- Experience of capital contract management and successful delivery of complex projects from concept to delivery.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to set out a clear direction and inspire staff to deliver quality services
- Effective communicator at all levels within the Trust from Board level to front line staff as well as patients, customers and external stakeholders
- Ability to think strategically and manage operationally
- Excellent report writing skills with the ability to analyse and interpret complex information and be able to present succinctly and clearly
Desirable
- Experience of delivering complex projects through third party organisations as the 'informed client'
Special Requirements
Essential
- High level of computer literacy
- Demonstrate effective change management skills
- Strong commercial acumen
- Sets high standards for self and team and support staff to reach these standards, applying measures to track and quantify achievement
- Challenges conflict where this is impacting on service delivery or standards and helps to broker agreements
- Uses information from benchmarking and other networks to stimulate ideas, innovate services and improve the patient experience.
- Able to use influencing strategies to bring about sustainable change, including user involvement
- Strategic vision and possess adept communication skills to convey strategic concepts and plans to all levels of staff, as well as internal and external stakeholders
- Enjoys challenge. Demonstrates resilience in managing highly complex and sensitive matters and competing priorities to demanding and strict deadlines
- Able to maintain sustained focus and intense concentration requiring in-depth mental attention
- Flexible and pragmatic approach to problems and working practices.
- Able to travel independently across all Trust sites, regionally and nationally to fulfil the duties of post
Desirable
- Self-starter, capable of working on own initiative and to a personal agenda.
Person Specification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of NHS Estates and Facilities related standards, HTMs, statutory compliance requirements and Health and Safety legislation.
- Knowledge of PFI Management field.
- Significant experience in a senior management role at Director or Deputy Director level in a large complex organisation with a demonstrable track record of success.
- An in-depth understanding of the commissioning process and how this relates to working within a Trust and with other partners.
- Have direct experience, normally acquired over several years post qualification, and understanding of a wide range of NHS Facilities and Estates Services, their place in the organisation, use and commissioning.
- Experience of project management, board level reporting, business planning, quality assurance, compliance and NHS statutory reporting requirements.
- Proven skills in researching and drafting strategy and policy documents, including Trust Board papers and returns to regulators.
Desirable
- Experience of working at Senior Management level within the NHS or PFI market
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree level or equivalent qualifications/experience
- Additional specialist experience in an Estates Capital Projects field.
- Leadership qualification or demonstrable experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Degree in business administration
- Proven ability to work at Senior Management level
- Post-graduate qualifications.
- Experience in PFI Management field
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Membership of appropriate professional body e.g. Chartered with an appropriate Institute e.g., Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), Institute of Engineers and Technicians (IET), Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management (IHEEM), RICS and/or RIBA
Experience
Essential
- To have significant experience and understanding of the design, construction, and procurement process.
- Experience of managing large, multidisciplinary staff groups
- Experience of contract procurement and management
- Significant budget management experience (capital, revenue pay and non-pay) and a track record of delivering financial targets
- Significant experience of delivering NHS Estates and Facilities services which provide value for money and perform well when related to peer benchmarking
- Experience of capital contract management and successful delivery of complex projects from concept to delivery.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to set out a clear direction and inspire staff to deliver quality services
- Effective communicator at all levels within the Trust from Board level to front line staff as well as patients, customers and external stakeholders
- Ability to think strategically and manage operationally
- Excellent report writing skills with the ability to analyse and interpret complex information and be able to present succinctly and clearly
Desirable
- Experience of delivering complex projects through third party organisations as the 'informed client'
Special Requirements
Essential
- High level of computer literacy
- Demonstrate effective change management skills
- Strong commercial acumen
- Sets high standards for self and team and support staff to reach these standards, applying measures to track and quantify achievement
- Challenges conflict where this is impacting on service delivery or standards and helps to broker agreements
- Uses information from benchmarking and other networks to stimulate ideas, innovate services and improve the patient experience.
- Able to use influencing strategies to bring about sustainable change, including user involvement
- Strategic vision and possess adept communication skills to convey strategic concepts and plans to all levels of staff, as well as internal and external stakeholders
- Enjoys challenge. Demonstrates resilience in managing highly complex and sensitive matters and competing priorities to demanding and strict deadlines
- Able to maintain sustained focus and intense concentration requiring in-depth mental attention
- Flexible and pragmatic approach to problems and working practices.
- Able to travel independently across all Trust sites, regionally and nationally to fulfil the duties of post
Desirable
- Self-starter, capable of working on own initiative and to a personal agenda.
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
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).
