Job summary
An exciting opportunity of Assistant Site Manager has become available within NTW Solutions at St Nicholas Hospital.
A summery of the post includes:
To assist the Sector site manager with the day to day operational responsibility for a range of Soft FM services covering hospital sites and community premises within one of the 4 sectors associated with CNTW NHSFT (The Trust). These Soft FM services may include the following departments:
Soft FM; Catering, Cafes, Domestic Services, Laundry & linen, Portering, transport, security, Waste, switchboard, receptions, store
Main duties of the job
Main duties includesupporting and assisting the Sector Site Manager in managing a direct labour force (DLF) carrying out the Soft FM functions to ensure a safe and efficient service to patients, clients and others. All work to be undertaken in accordance with relevant legislative standards and operational procedures.
The post holder will be expected to undertake all essential responsibilities of the Sector site manager in their absence.
About us
NTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.
We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from ethnic minorities, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.
We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.
We make a difference to people's lives and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date: 06/04/2023
Closing date: 27/04/2023
We welcome your application.
Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date: 06/04/2023
Closing date: 27/04/2023
We welcome your application.
Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge within the multidiscipline field of Facilities Management.
- In-depth knowledge of Food Hygiene Legislation, Health and Safety, COSHH and Risk Assessment is required. A practical and in-depth appreciation of Hazard Analysis/Risk Assessments
- Must have people management and leadership skills with an ability to motivate and control a large multi-skilled workforce.
- Ability to manage change
- Good communication skills for dealing with staff, patients and public.
- A working knowledge of the legislative and statutory environment concerning the provision of Soft FM services
- High level of literacy and numeracy skills.
- Report writing and verbal communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Worked within Soft FM services.
Qualifications
Essential
- Ordinary National Certificate (ONC) in a Facilities Management subject or an equivalent technical qualification in a related field.
- Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate or Diploma or will be required to obtain one within first 6 months of appointment
- Affiliate membership (or working towards Membership) of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM)
- The post holder is required to maintain a programme of continual professional development (CPD) to ensure current best practice is achieved.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge within the multidiscipline field of Facilities Management.
- In-depth knowledge of Food Hygiene Legislation, Health and Safety, COSHH and Risk Assessment is required. A practical and in-depth appreciation of Hazard Analysis/Risk Assessments
- Must have people management and leadership skills with an ability to motivate and control a large multi-skilled workforce.
- Ability to manage change
- Good communication skills for dealing with staff, patients and public.
- A working knowledge of the legislative and statutory environment concerning the provision of Soft FM services
- High level of literacy and numeracy skills.
- Report writing and verbal communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Worked within Soft FM services.
Qualifications
Essential
- Ordinary National Certificate (ONC) in a Facilities Management subject or an equivalent technical qualification in a related field.
- Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate or Diploma or will be required to obtain one within first 6 months of appointment
- Affiliate membership (or working towards Membership) of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM)
- The post holder is required to maintain a programme of continual professional development (CPD) to ensure current best practice is achieved.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
