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As a member of the Property and Support Services Department, the post holder is responsible for the operational management of the Department within a designated area of NHSL. As a member of the management team, you will provide operational leadership, including staff management and have overall responsibility for ensuring that Engineering, Building and Grounds maintenance is carried out to appropriate standards and specifications. The post holder has responsibility for the delegated backlog maintenance schemes and has responsibility for the design; contract specifications and documentation management of construction and management of contractors on site and contributes to the effective delivery of the capital programme. The post holder is responsible for the management of the effective and efficient delivery of a wide range of services through the use of in-house and contract staff as appropriate.
You will Manage appropriate budgetary and quality audit mechanisms across several services. You will also provide support and technical assistance for the delivery of major capital schemes. Design, plan, organise and prepare programmes for the implementation of strategies for execution of capital and backlog schemes. You will be undertakes appropriate procurement procedures to establish appropriate outcomes that provide best value for money inline with standing financial instructions. You will also develop and manage appropriate budgetary and quality audit mechanisms across several services.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
The post holder requires being professionally qualified and hold membership of an appropriate professional body, which normally requires a degree or equivalent in an appropriate Engineering / Building related subject.
A minimum of 5 years previous experience in an operational management post in healthcare or related commercial environment is required, plus a qualification in operational management, (if not taken as part of the degree) is required to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the post.
- Specialised certificated training is required for each statutory duty held e.g. 3 yearly refresher & 1 yearly update together with CPR. These duties include HV and LV Electrical, Legionella, Sterilisers, Lifts, Mains Gas, Ventilation Systems etc. and may require national registration of the nominee.
- The post holder shall be required to demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of Statutory Standards & the management of Health & Safety.
- Experience in contract management & auditing
- Experience in contract specification, procurement and evaluation of tenders / proposals
Must have a Valid full driving licence
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by name, title, on number/ email Graham.Souter@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only , please contact jennifer.hughes@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.
IPlease note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
*Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
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