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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
Supporting the provision of quality patient care within a health care environment, including acute hospitals, mental health hospitals and Primary Care services.
The Estates and Facilities Directorate delivers a variety of services (e.g. patient and retail catering, domestic cleaning, portering, transport and a range of administrative and reception desk services) which support and contribute to the provision of quality patient care.
Supporting the provision of quality patient care within a health care environment, including acute
hospitals, mental health hospitals and Primary Care services.
The Estates and Facilities Directorate delivers a variety of services (e.g. patient and retail catering, domestic cleaning, portering, transport and a range of administrative and reception desk services) which support and contribute to the provision of quality patient care.
All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location based in Glasgow Royal Infirmary
- Full-time position (36 hours per week)
- Permanent Contract
- Shift pattern for this post are 8am to 4pm, there will be a requirement of flexibility due site demands, where unsociable hours maybe required
- Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide day to day management and leadership in the planning, management and provision of Facilities services across hospital campus and other areas of the organisation as directed.
- Accountable for leading, developing and influencing progress within Facilities services for the delivery of local strategy, plans and objectives
- Budget holder with responsibility for ensuring the effective delivery of services within budgetary parameters, manage and control financial resources within budgetary parameters
- Oversee the delivery of Facilities services ensuring consistent high quality provision at all times. Manage performance across the service to ensure strict compliance and adherence to all Board Policies and Procedures.
- Ensure appropriate levels of monitoring and evaluation of services to demonstrate that best value is being achieved through benchmarking, performance review, target setting and efficiency measures..
- Ensure consistent services provision compliance with all statutory & legislative standards and local & national protocol and procedure – e.g. Catering related hygiene standards, Food in Hospitals, National Cleaning Standards, Waste Management
- Lead, manage and direct Facilities Duty Managers / Heads of Service/ Departmental Managers by developing an effective team with shared focus and vision which underpins patient centred values.
- Ensure the continuing training and development of managers and supervisors across the range of
- Facilities services, tailored to both individual need and corporate requirements, acknowledging a range of new environmental aspects such as single room patient accommodation.
- Ensure appropriate training is implemented for all Facilities Directorate staff; this includes compliance with all statutory/mandatory training requirements.
- Support Facilities Duty Managers / Heads of Service /Departmental Managers to establish objectives and achieve performance standards which demonstrate value for money and optimum quality standards.
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Minimum postgraduate qualified or working towards.
- The post holder must have experience at senior management level with specialist knowledge across all areas of Facilities Management.
- Project management experience
- Possess well developed influencing skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Have well developed leadership and managerial skills
- The post holder must have previous staff management experience.
- Have the ability to work autonomously, be self motivated and have effective and efficient leadership skills.
- The post holders must have the ability to respond to unpredictable/emergency situations.
- The post holder must have good IT skills
- The post holder must be articulate both verbally and in writing. .
Knowledge
1. Extensive knowledge of all Facilities services (Catering, Domestic Services, Portering, Hospital
Security etc)
2. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and local policy
3. Highly developed specialist knowledge and experience of Facilities services management and
provision
4. Sound working knowledge of Facilities services related mandatory, national and legislative
standards requirements
5. Knowledge of GGC policies and procedures
6. Knowledge of Infection Control practices
7. HR Policies
Training
1. Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate (training provided)
2. Managerial Skills Development Training
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Gerry McDermott, Assistant Head of Facilities Operations North Sector, On 0141 201 6488 / 0141 201 3595 or email gerry.mcdermot2@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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