Job summary
There's never been a more exciting time to join the NHS as we transform our estate to deliver 21st century care and the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Estates are at the centre of the government's plans for transforming the NHS. The NHS Long Term Plan outlines the need to 'accelerate the redesign of patient care to future-proof the NHS for the decade ahead.' We have laid the groundwork for fundamental change to enable us to deliver on this commitment across our estate and we now need you to help us reap the rewards of this work.
We have big ambitions, such as becoming the world's first net zero health system by 2040, setting global standards for healthcare providers, building 40 new state-of-the-art hospitals, and channelling investment to accelerate community-based care for patients.
This is a pivotal time in the history of the NHS and a once in a lifetime career opportunity to be part of transforming the largest estate in the country. Join us as we embark on this seismic shift to future proof our estate.
The NHS Estate
Our hospital estate spans 25 million m with 1.4 million NHS staff working across 17,000 buildings, including 1,140 hospitals and 7,500 primary care sites, our c100k staff are responsible for maintaining and running all EFM services.
With £5 billion of operational capital funding and annual expenditure of £10 billion across estates and facilities management, there's scope to make real change across our estate.
Main duties of the job
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Hard FM, you will provide technical advice to support operational safety and drive the development of technical guidance.
Responsible for safety regulations and legislation, your focus will be on critical aspects of patient safety and improvement; supporting the delivery of the recommendations of the Lord Carter and Sir Robert Naylor reviews.
You will support the Head of Hard FM in developing a robust and progressive hard FM assurance framework that meets legislative requirements and ensures a safe and fit for purpose estate. You will be adept at supporting the delivery of strategic and operational policies and reports to promote innovative ways of delivery.
You will support the Head of Hard FM to create a positive working culture to drive reforms for safety and excellence.
An NHS champion of EFM careers, you will help to raise the profile of engineering and STEM careers.
About you
Working towards becoming a chartered engineer, you will have sound knowledge and experience of EFM technical guidance and standards, with specialist experience in one or more area relevant to the NHS.
You'll bring innovative new ideas to the role, with the communication skills and energy to drive change and build trusted relationships. You'll be able to translate technical information into simple clear reporting, documentation, and advice to the Senior Leadership Team.
You'll also be passionate about professional development which we will support.
About us
In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.
The new NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS agreat place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ .
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The National Estates and Facilities Team
The purpose of our team is to provide a clean, safe, and sustainable estate and patient environment across the NHS.
The team of c120 people is made up of a diverse mix of skills and expertise but we have a common purpose - to provide the best possible services and outcomes for our patients. We work across all aspects of estates and facilities functions from national policies and workforce strategy to regional and local delivery through local healthcare systems.
Why join us
People are central to what we do both in terms of our patient-led care but just as importantly, our brilliant team. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and compassionate workforce supporting everyone to reach their full potential.
This means we care about your professional development and training as well as your personal health and wellbeing. Youll be joining a supportive and friendly team where you can truly be yourself. Youll also have access to fantastic benefits such as our pension scheme, great annual leave entitlement and flexible working opportunities to give you the work/life balance that suits your lifestyle and caring responsibilities.
If you are passionate about estates and facilities and want to make a tangible difference to peoples lives, join us on this exciting journey.
How to apply
Please see the job description for further information butfor an informal discussion please contact Fiona Daly, Director of Estates Sustainability and Workforce and National Deputy Director of Estate at Fiona.Daly1@nhs.net.
We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, especially disabled, female, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented at this level within our workforce.
Application Form Supporting Statement Guidelines
To help us build a better picture of how you can help us meet our ambitions, we would like you to respond to the following questions in the Supporting Statement section in the job application form:
- What values, behaviours and leadership expertise will you bring to our team and how will this help us in achieving our goals?
- What expertise do you have of supporting and inputting in to specialist technical programmes?
- What expertise do you have in distilling highly technical information to allow senior leaders to make informed decisions?
- What innovation do you believe you can bring to the role?
- How does this role fit with your career so far and your long-term career aspirations?
- What sets you apart from the other candidates
Please also confirm you are working towards becoming a chartered engineer and set out your path for achieving this.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The National Estates and Facilities Team
The purpose of our team is to provide a clean, safe, and sustainable estate and patient environment across the NHS.
The team of c120 people is made up of a diverse mix of skills and expertise but we have a common purpose - to provide the best possible services and outcomes for our patients. We work across all aspects of estates and facilities functions from national policies and workforce strategy to regional and local delivery through local healthcare systems.
Why join us
People are central to what we do both in terms of our patient-led care but just as importantly, our brilliant team. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and compassionate workforce supporting everyone to reach their full potential.
This means we care about your professional development and training as well as your personal health and wellbeing. Youll be joining a supportive and friendly team where you can truly be yourself. Youll also have access to fantastic benefits such as our pension scheme, great annual leave entitlement and flexible working opportunities to give you the work/life balance that suits your lifestyle and caring responsibilities.
If you are passionate about estates and facilities and want to make a tangible difference to peoples lives, join us on this exciting journey.
How to apply
Please see the job description for further information butfor an informal discussion please contact Fiona Daly, Director of Estates Sustainability and Workforce and National Deputy Director of Estate at Fiona.Daly1@nhs.net.
We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, especially disabled, female, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented at this level within our workforce.
Application Form Supporting Statement Guidelines
To help us build a better picture of how you can help us meet our ambitions, we would like you to respond to the following questions in the Supporting Statement section in the job application form:
- What values, behaviours and leadership expertise will you bring to our team and how will this help us in achieving our goals?
- What expertise do you have of supporting and inputting in to specialist technical programmes?
- What expertise do you have in distilling highly technical information to allow senior leaders to make informed decisions?
- What innovation do you believe you can bring to the role?
- How does this role fit with your career so far and your long-term career aspirations?
- What sets you apart from the other candidates
Please also confirm you are working towards becoming a chartered engineer and set out your path for achieving this.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified/accredited to at least full chartered membership in a suitable professional
- Degree in Engineering
- Specialist training in engineering in new & refurbishment constructions to degree equivalent level
Desirable
- NEBOSH Certificate (Fire, Construction or Occupational Health)
Knowledge
Essential
- Achieved or working toward a relevant chartership
- Demonstratable knowledge of best practice in Hard FM standards, and a robust knowledge base of NHS technical guidance and standards (HTM's and HBN's)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in mentoring apprentices, or similar
- Experience in working collaboratively with other technical and non-technical experts to drive compliance and best practice
- Have at least one relevant area of technical expertise (electrical, fire, medical gases, decontamination, water safety etc)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified/accredited to at least full chartered membership in a suitable professional
- Degree in Engineering
- Specialist training in engineering in new & refurbishment constructions to degree equivalent level
Desirable
- NEBOSH Certificate (Fire, Construction or Occupational Health)
Knowledge
Essential
- Achieved or working toward a relevant chartership
- Demonstratable knowledge of best practice in Hard FM standards, and a robust knowledge base of NHS technical guidance and standards (HTM's and HBN's)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in mentoring apprentices, or similar
- Experience in working collaboratively with other technical and non-technical experts to drive compliance and best practice
- Have at least one relevant area of technical expertise (electrical, fire, medical gases, decontamination, water safety etc)
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
