The post holder will play a key role within the Estates Team, acting as a liaison between estates and clinical colleagues. Building and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders is essential for facilitating effective communication and supporting the delivery of statutory compliance activities. A primary responsibility will be ensuring the safety of the sites and coordinating estates activities in a way that minimizes any impact on clinical services. The role will be based at St Austell Community Hospital Campus, with additional responsibility for nearby sites, requiring regular travel. The post holder will be expected to take full ownership of the sites, driving continuous improvement through the implementation of safe systems of work. Comprehensive training and development opportunities will be provided to support the post holder in managing these varied responsibilities. The Estates Department is a dynamic and forward-thinking team, committed to growth and innovation. Candidates with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset, a desire to succeed, and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake the building support management of the St Austell Community Hospital Campus and resolve day to day problems. Act as the first point of contact for all local coordination of site activities for all contractors, visitors, and clinical teams, compliance, safety and carry out all necessary tasks to ensure the building can operate in accordance with CFT policies/procedures. In addition, this post will be responsible for promoting continuous improvement, learning and development to always support the safe management across the St Austell Estate. Maintains a library of all relevant site information and resources relating to the site, assisting, planning and coordination relating to further works on site and also train end users in use of systems within the building. On occasions cover will need to be provided to help support the help line and administration duties which attribute to the wider estates management systems; flexibility, prioritisation and communications will be key to success.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
* Experience of building management or similar role.
* PRINCE 2 foundation or working towards qualification within year.
* Diploma level 3 or above qualification or equivalent level of knowledge in an Estates or Business Admin role.
* Health and Safety IOSH or equivalent.
* Experience in a customer service role.
Desirable
* Experience of working within the NHS and the relevant systems as detailed in this job description.
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
* Ability to work unsupervised, self-directed and to set and attain goals.
* Excellent skill level with Microsoft Office Packages, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.
* Excellent presentation and communication skills - Ability to engage with all levels of staff and contribute at meetings.
Desirable
* Experience in Using NHS Software Packages i.e., Integra, Ulysses, MICAD.
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Austell Community Hospital Campus
Porthpean Road
St Austell
PL26 6AA
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