Job summary
Are you an experienced Facilities Manager looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic healthcare setting? Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive and dedicated Facilities Manager to oversee our Multi-Function Team (MFT), Portering, Waste, and Distribution teams. You'll ensure our services operate efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards, enhancing the patient and staff experience across the hospital.
Main duties of the job
1. Lead and manage a team of approximately 67 colleagues, overseeing daily operations across MFT, Portering, and Waste Management.
2. Work closely with clinical, non-clinical, and emergency service teams to maintain and improve service standards.
3. Plan and coordinate service delivery, manage resources effectively, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
4. Oversee budgetary responsibilities for relevant services, contributing to cost control and continuous improvement.
5. Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance management to ensure a high-performing team.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Valid Driving License is essential as travel between sites may be required.
What We Offer?
6. A supportive, innovative work environment focused on quality patient care.
7. Training for on-call duties, as well as opportunities for personal and professional growth within the Trust.
8. Please see attached job description for more information.
Informal phone calls welcome - Lee Prosser -Deputy Head of Facilities Services - 01823 343165 or 07786 198099
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
9. Minimum of OND/ONC or other equivalent Qualification in a Facilities Management related area or demonstration of equivalent experience;Completion of Leadership development training and qualification;Holds or is working towards a Diploma in Management studies or equivalent
Experience
Essential
10. Operating at a junior management level, for an appropriate period of time;Advanced supervisory and leadership skills;Proven management skills, as well as working directly with other senior management and stakeholders;Experience in managing sickness absence, conducting staff appraisals, and recruiting new staff