Job summary Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust alongside, Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management, have recently developed a community and primary care estates strategy to inform the future management of the community and primary care estate. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of this development whilst supporting the day-to-day operations of the community and primary care estate which consists of a broad mixture of properties and an even broader range of age and conditions which need to be managed. We know facilities play a vital role in improved patient outcomes and we are passionate about creating and maintaining spaces that help clinical staff to deliver a lasting and positive impact on people's lives. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received. Main duties of the job To provide support to the Community and Primary Care Estates Team in the development and delivery of the Community and Primary Care Estates Strategy, including projects across a range of clinical and non-clinical areas and locations across Northumberland and North Tyneside. To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of acollective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistentleadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching topromote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working andcollaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries. About us We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England. Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 319-7012144SC Job locations Northumbria Healthcare Innovation Hub Avenue Road Seaton Delaval NE25 0QJ Job description Job responsibilities To lead/support the implementation of specific time limited projects and programmes as required to support the Community and Primary Care Estates Team. Providing support and advice to multiple stakeholders to ensure the correct governance process is followed and reported on correctly. To develop and support delivery of project plans, business cases and strategic proposals under the direction of the Strategic Head of Community and Primary Care Estates for submission to the executive for approval. To provide support to the Strategic Head of Community and Primary Care Estates on specific time limited projects as required to support the development and transformation of the community and primary care estate. Assist with applications for premise improvement grants and section 106 funding. To support the management and updating of the estates database, including risk management and reporting. To provide effective, confidential, project support on a day-to-day basis to deliver a range of community and primary care estate and workforce projects. To support the delivery of community and primary care projects and day to day premises and workforce related issues. To support the development of business cases and plans for new projects as they are identified. To be aware of work priorities and needs to ensure all required deadlines are met. Co-ordinate, allocate tasks, and deliver on project duties as required. Job description Job responsibilities To lead/support the implementation of specific time limited projects and programmes as required to support the Community and Primary Care Estates Team. Providing support and advice to multiple stakeholders to ensure the correct governance process is followed and reported on correctly. To develop and support delivery of project plans, business cases and strategic proposals under the direction of the Strategic Head of Community and Primary Care Estates for submission to the executive for approval. To provide support to the Strategic Head of Community and Primary Care Estates on specific time limited projects as required to support the development and transformation of the community and primary care estate. Assist with applications for premise improvement grants and section 106 funding. To support the management and updating of the estates database, including risk management and reporting. To provide effective, confidential, project support on a day-to-day basis to deliver a range of community and primary care estate and workforce projects. To support the delivery of community and primary care projects and day to day premises and workforce related issues. To support the development of business cases and plans for new projects as they are identified. To be aware of work priorities and needs to ensure all required deadlines are met. Co-ordinate, allocate tasks, and deliver on project duties as required. Person Specification Qualifications / Professional Registration Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent level qualification or experience of working at a similar level. Experience of identifying risks and using reporting systems Experience of drafting briefing papers Understand the estates landscape and experience in partner liaison with for example, providers, NHSPS etc. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Desirable Project Management qualification e.g. Prince 2 or similar or business management qualification Experience and knowledge Desirable Demonstrated experience of managing projects Experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments. Experience of planning and supporting office moves Experience of Project management software such as CAFM Experience of Performance management techniques and development Other requirements Essential Driving licence Person Specification Qualifications / Professional Registration Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent level qualification or experience of working at a similar level. Experience of identifying risks and using reporting systems Experience of drafting briefing papers Understand the estates landscape and experience in partner liaison with for example, providers, NHSPS etc. Experience of setting up and implementing internal processes and procedures. Desirable Project Management qualification e.g. Prince 2 or similar or business management qualification Experience and knowledge Desirable Demonstrated experience of managing projects Experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments. Experience of planning and supporting office moves Experience of Project management software such as CAFM Experience of Performance management techniques and development Other requirements Essential Driving licence 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 Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Northumbria Healthcare Innovation Hub Avenue Road Seaton Delaval NE25 0QJ Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)