Head of Estates

Site Guild Park Town Preston Salary £62,215 - £72,293 per annum (subject to confirmation) Salary period Yearly Closing 01/04/:59

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community based services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated mental health, learning disability and community Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:

1. Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
2. Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
3. Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers.

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust supports flexible working, believing that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, home/remote working, and flexi-time.

Job overview

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge, Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT), which is a Specialist Mental Health and Community NHS Foundation Trust, is the place for you.

We are currently looking to recruit a Head of Estates on a permanent basis.

The post holder will be responsible for managing the Estates Team as well as overseeing the Hard FM contract within the Estates & Facilities Directorate to ensure buildings are maintained and managed effectively throughout the Trust. The Head of Estates will provide expert advice, guidance and leadership at a corporate level on Estates and Hard FM to the Board as well as supporting with all elements of compliance and improvement works as well as supporting with minor capital projects. Working closely with clinical and non-clinical leads, the post holder will oversee the project works, minor improvements and reactive works requests with the requirements of relevant Health & Safety related legislation and Trust policies and guidance specifically related to the buildings.

The post holder will be based at Guild Park, Goosnargh. This role is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that is passionate about the services it provides.

For further information or an informal discussion about the post please contact Leigh Stewart on .

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.

Main duties of the job

The Head of Estates will be primarily professionally responsible for the operational contract management and performance monitoring of the hard FM delivery across the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust's estate through its contracted maintenance providers (via SLA's with neighbouring Trusts, PFI partners and private contractors). The post holder will have overall responsibility and accountability for all hard FM aspects across the estate.

The Head of Estates will ensure that the hard FM providers are delivering services in accordance with the relevant statutory/mandatory compliance, as well as HTM guidance etc. as outlined in their contracts. The post holder will also be responsible for the smooth day-to-day operational delivery of all hard FM services, providing both a proactive and reactive service for the Trust.

The Head of Estates within their role will be the Responsible Person for relevant elements of compliance such as asbestos, legionella, LOLER and pressure systems along with any deemed required for the organisation's legal obligations.

The post holder will provide professional advice and input into estates related matters and ensure work carried out on behalf of the Trust by contracted parties meets the highest standards. This is a fast-paced role which requires someone able to contract manage effectively, as well as a hands-on approach to deliver the Trust's services.

Working for our organisation

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, believing that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person specification Qualifications

• A degree in an engineering/building services discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Chartered Engineer
• Responsible person training to include but not limited to asbestos management, water safety, electrical and gas safety, lifts, pressure systems, HVAC etc.

Knowledge

• Fully conversant with statutory requirements, NHS Estates Guidance, Codes of Practice, the requirements of regulatory bodies and all statutory legislation.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the Strategic implications of Estates Operations to the Trust.

Experience

• Evidence of the ability to provide strategic direction to the Operation of the HSIS Estate.
• Evidence of background and experience in contract management of hard FM contractors.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the Estates requirements of healthcare buildings.

Personal

• Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy in dealing with senior personnel, service users and the general public.
• Demonstrate flexibility to the design process and with other members of a design team.
• Able to work both as a leader and a member of the team.

Skills

• Ability to demonstrate a management style that reflects the customer orientated services.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to influence decision-making and practice.
• Able to demonstrate experience in business planning.