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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Head of Estates - Worthing and Southlands Hospitals

Worthing On-site 10+ yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 2,758 employees
Estates ManagementBuilding ServicesEngineering ServicesFacilities ManagementMaintenance Management

Requirements

The posting does not specify formal qualifications or a required number of years of experience. The senior leadership role calls for expertise in Estates and engineering operations, statutory compliance, project and change management, financial and resource management, and delivering patient-centred services in a healthcare setting.

Job Description

Working closely with the Associate Director and Chief Engineer in relation to management of the Trust’s Estates services across all Trust sites, the postholder will be responsible for all aspects of Estates on the Hospital site, including (but not limited to): Building and Engineering services and all Estates maintenance, Statutory and mandatory requirements and Engineering development and Estates lead projects.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

The postholder will manage the day-to-day operations of Trust Estates and develop these services in accordance with corporate policies and strategies, emphasising the cultural changes and innovations essential to modernising health care. Maintaining a culture that engages and involves staff in decisions on how services are delivered and the provision and promotion of patient-centred, excellent customer services in a professional and caring manner at all times. A key focus will be on infection control and protecting patients against hospital acquired infection; this will be achieved through effective management of resources, implementation of comprehensive systems, governance procedures and sound financial management.

The postholder will lead on key strategic and operational matters; change management programmes and key projects for the Trust, ensuring that the Division achieves its objectives and will be actively involved in developing all aspects of the Facilities & Estates elements of the NHS Plan including national requirements, i.e. statutory regulations, PLACE, decontamination; and be instrumental in developing on overall Trust-wide approach.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: David Wise Job title: Associate Director of Estates Email address: david.wise1@nhs.net Telephone number: 07342 083847

Monday till Friday between 09:00 and 15:00

Skills

Estates ManagementBuilding ServicesEngineering ServicesFacilities ManagementMaintenance ManagementStatutory ComplianceEngineering DevelopmentProject ManagementOperational ManagementStrategic PlanningChange ManagementInfection ControlGovernanceFinancial ManagementStaff EngagementCustomer Service

About University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute trusts in the UK and provides a wide range of clinical services to people in West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, and parts of East Sussex. Our seven hospitals host more than 1.5 million outpatient appointments, A&E visits and surgery cases every year and employ nearly 20,000 staff.