Head of Facilities

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated individual to lead the Facilities function as part of the Capital, Estates and Facilities Team.

This is a key position that will be accountable for the delivery of Facilities services across Powys Teaching Health Board and will play an important role in the department Senior Management Team.

This includes

Patient and Staff Catering Services

Site Assistants (Domestic and Portering Services)

The post holder will provide advice to the Associate Director Capital, Estates & Facilities in the strategic delivery and planning of Facilities, ensuring they are responsive to the needs of the service and enable the delivery of Health Board objectives. Within the role, the post holder will be accountable for managing:

The delivery and performance of support services across the health board

The Facilities workforce and budget

Supporting the strategic development and planning of the services

Site Coordination & Security including CCTV across the Health Board

Operational Managers for fire matters across the Health Board

Overseeing the delivery of fire and evacuation drills across the Health Board

Car parks

Staff Accommodation

Pest Control

District transport - Transport logistics, non-emergency patient transport

Hospital and Laundry Services

The HoF may be asked, as part of their duties, to take on additional projects or areas of responsibility associated with the role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will agree the annual requirements and priorities with the Associate Director Capital, Estates and Facilities, complying with codes of conduct and organisational policies and procedures. Within the role, the post holder will have the following responsibilities:

Support the Associate Director in strategic delivery and performance of Facilities services, ensuring that services are developed, responsive to need, with issues resolved or escalated appropriately.

Ensure Facilities are appropriately staffed to deliver the services.

Working collaboratively at all times with all other managers and stakeholders in order to achieve high quality services and high performance standards.

Providing visible and effective leadership to the services and assume responsibility and accountability for effective service delivery.

Providing and developing a positive working environment and open culture which fosters high morale and commitment amongst all staff and promotes their wellbeing, professional and personal development and is in line with the Health Board's expected values and behaviours.

Lead operational managers for fire namely, evacuation arrangements, rehearsals, personal plans, patient and public evacuation equipment.

Lead the Site Coordination function across the Health Board community hospitals, clinics, office and accommodation.

Be a Site Coordinator for a nominated site.

Participation in operational 'on call'.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.