Job summary
The Hospital Operations (HO) workstream is part of the Transformation Directorate which supports the NHP vision and strategic objectives from an operations lens. The work is currently formed around 4 areas:
- Hospital 2.0 Target Operating Model
- Assurance
- Operational Readiness
- Estates and Facilities Management
As Estates Senior Manager the post holder will work as part of our dynamic estates and facilities management team in delivering an effective programme of work. Key areas of activity include leading the Estates Services elements for the estates and facilities team during design meetings, business case reviews, operational readiness assurance activities and development of New Hospital Programme guidance and support products in collaboration with key stakeholders.
You will need to work with the wider team to create evidence-based operating model for new hospitals and set about answering any areas that are not understood with research learning from and capturing the voice of Patient, Public and professional groups.
The role supports the business in driving transformation and innovation as well as value for money in planning, commissioning and service. The role is designed to build a combination of subject matter expertise and technical skills to develop a strong service delivery.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Head of Department and their team to ensure that their workstream programme is planned and managed effectively and take the lead in assisting in their successful delivery:
Key responsibilities
- Lead on the development and delivery of Estates services across the NHP programme.
- To be responsible for advice within Estates as appropriate to the agreed needs of the NHP programme.
- To network, influence and build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders to identify requirements, win support and achieve the programme objectives.
- Provide expert advice and interpretation on matters regarding Estates compliance legislation as they apply to the healthcare estate.
- To work effectively with internal and external partners, and other stakeholders, to achieve positive results including through collaborative working.
- To develop and lead a team that will drive and support high performing Directorate activity.
- To ensure that service within the Estates division support the needs of the NHP programme, delivering appropriate guidance at key milestones.
- Research and influence innovation and new technology within healthcare Estates services..
- Deputise for the Head of EFM when required
About us
The 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 a great 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 visithttps://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.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on job description and responsibilities please see attached job description.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today!We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on job description and responsibilities please see attached job description.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today!We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.(Engineering/ Building Services)
- Corporate Member of recognised professional organisation such as CIBSE, IET, IHEEM, BIFM
Desirable
- Post graduate Management qualification, e.g.. PgCert or PgDip. MBA in Business Management
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate significant senior management experience gained in hospital or public sector environment
- Demonstrate significant senior management experience in a complex building services environment
- Understanding of specialised practices, specific Estates, building and engineering installations and expertise within the specialism, e.g. Disability, Discrimination Act, Health & Safety, Health Technical Memoranda's, energy conservation
- Experience in delivering new initiatives
- Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects
- Experience of managing and motivating a team/virtual team and reviewing performance of the individuals
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of Estates management, building construction and engineering installations
Skills, Capabilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to analyse technical and complex issues and formulate action plans demonstrating best practice
- Ability to analyse highly complex facts and make decisions autonomously
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
- Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public to help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients
- Values diversity and differences and operates with integrity and openness working well with others
- Consistently looks to improve what they do, look for successful tried and tested ways of working, and seeks out innovation
Other
Essential
- Able to travel across various sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.(Engineering/ Building Services)
- Corporate Member of recognised professional organisation such as CIBSE, IET, IHEEM, BIFM
Desirable
- Post graduate Management qualification, e.g.. PgCert or PgDip. MBA in Business Management
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate significant senior management experience gained in hospital or public sector environment
- Demonstrate significant senior management experience in a complex building services environment
- Understanding of specialised practices, specific Estates, building and engineering installations and expertise within the specialism, e.g. Disability, Discrimination Act, Health & Safety, Health Technical Memoranda's, energy conservation
- Experience in delivering new initiatives
- Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and tools such as Prince 2 and Managing Successful Projects
- Experience of managing and motivating a team/virtual team and reviewing performance of the individuals
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of Estates management, building construction and engineering installations
Skills, Capabilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to analyse technical and complex issues and formulate action plans demonstrating best practice
- Ability to analyse highly complex facts and make decisions autonomously
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do
- Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public to help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients
- Values diversity and differences and operates with integrity and openness working well with others
- Consistently looks to improve what they do, look for successful tried and tested ways of working, and seeks out innovation
Other
Essential
- Able to travel across various sites
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).
