Job summary I am pleased to invite you to view and apply for this exciting role The role will manage Capital teams across both Kettering and Northampton Hospital sites. This post is a key role within our Estates & Facilities department. The UHN Capital Projects Team deliver an array of £multi-million Capital Programmes, consisting of New Build, Backlog, and Refurbishment projects - delivering priority projects linked to Trust strategy and addressing Estates statutory compliance. The post holder will also be responsible for strategic planning and delivering service improvement across Capital, Estates, and Facilities; working with a wide range of stakeholders to create and share the vision for the portfolio delivery approach; promote and embed the principles of good project management and supporting the organisation in delivering the change required to achieve strategic objectives. We are looking for applicants ideally from an architectural, surveying, construction, engineering, building or project management background with a proven track record in the Estates field delivering. By improving the environment for patients, visitors and staff, you'll contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional healthcare. Main duties of the job The role involves providing expert construction management advice as well as direct support to internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to strategic development of Trust Wide Estate. Establish effective management systems. Prepare Business Cases and Board Reports. Manage project costs and risks. Deliver quality projects on time and within budget. Implement Departmental policies. Support operational commissioning of Health Service buildings. About us UHN is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £74,290 to £85,601 a year Per annum (subject to banding) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 264-6727144-COR Job locations Kettering General Hospital Rothwell Road Kettering NN168UZ Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for leading their Capital teams; building and standardising robust programmes and project management arrangements, which includes: Mapping a systematic and clear approach for delivery; Working with system partners and contractors to agree roles, responsibilities and Ensure that the capital programme is actively managed and that linkages between organisations, people, timescales and actions are clear; Identifying risks and developing credible and proportionate mitigations that are agreed and owned by the most appropriate leads; Ensure that benefits realisation is practiced with key performance indicators developed for each programme and assessed as part of the monitoring framework; Proactively identify issues where escalation may be required in order to unblock constraints or to overcome challenges; Horizon scan to ensure that the post holder and the team are kept up to date with best practice and new innovative ways in project management and improvement science. The post holder will be responsible for the management of the Capital Programme Delivery function and the Capital Programme PMO, ensuring the application of a standardised approach to the management of projects. Specifically, this will involve ensuring that there is clear communication of project plans, deliverables, and resources requirements, risk and issues between the Capital Programme teams and clinical stakeholders. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for leading their Capital teams; building and standardising robust programmes and project management arrangements, which includes: Mapping a systematic and clear approach for delivery; Working with system partners and contractors to agree roles, responsibilities and Ensure that the capital programme is actively managed and that linkages between organisations, people, timescales and actions are clear; Identifying risks and developing credible and proportionate mitigations that are agreed and owned by the most appropriate leads; Ensure that benefits realisation is practiced with key performance indicators developed for each programme and assessed as part of the monitoring framework; Proactively identify issues where escalation may be required in order to unblock constraints or to overcome challenges; Horizon scan to ensure that the post holder and the team are kept up to date with best practice and new innovative ways in project management and improvement science. The post holder will be responsible for the management of the Capital Programme Delivery function and the Capital Programme PMO, ensuring the application of a standardised approach to the management of projects. Specifically, this will involve ensuring that there is clear communication of project plans, deliverables, and resources requirements, risk and issues between the Capital Programme teams and clinical stakeholders. Person Specification Education, Training & Qualifications Essential Educated to Degree, Chartered engineer/surveyor or equivalent status level or equivalent level of education, training or experience. Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience of contract procurement and management Experience of capital contract management and successful delivery of complex projects from concept to delivery Significant experience of delivering NHS Estates and Facilities services which provide VFM and perform in the upper quartile when related to peer benchmarking Desirable Good knowledge with regard to Sustainability and Carbon Reduction as it applies to the Healthcare environment Author of technical papers Skills and Key Competencies Essential Able to adapt to changing priorities and re-focus the work of self and others on new priority areas that may require urgent action Well-developed leadership skills with the ability to set out a clear direction and inspire staff to deliver quality services Matrix management (the ability to manage and influence others when there is not a direct line management relationship) Effective communicator at all levels within the organisation Person Specification Education, Training & Qualifications Essential Educated to Degree, Chartered engineer/surveyor or equivalent status level or equivalent level of education, training or experience. Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience of contract procurement and management Experience of capital contract management and successful delivery of complex projects from concept to delivery Significant experience of delivering NHS Estates and Facilities services which provide VFM and perform in the upper quartile when related to peer benchmarking Desirable Good knowledge with regard to Sustainability and Carbon Reduction as it applies to the Healthcare environment Author of technical papers Skills and Key Competencies Essential Able to adapt to changing priorities and re-focus the work of self and others on new priority areas that may require urgent action Well-developed leadership skills with the ability to set out a clear direction and inspire staff to deliver quality services Matrix management (the ability to manage and influence others when there is not a direct line management relationship) Effective communicator at all levels within the organisation Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Kettering General Hospital Rothwell Road Kettering NN168UZ Employer's website https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)