Hamilton Specialist Referrals, High Wycombe, South East
Hamilton Specialist Referrals is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Facilities and Operations Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of our hospital. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in operations, facilities management, and health and safety, particularly within a clinical environment.
The Role
In this role, you will collaborate with the Central Facilities Manager to enhance hospital efficiency, reduce operating costs, and increase productivity. You will ensure that operational standards are met across the hospital and support the wider team with daily activities. Key responsibilities include:
1. Overseeing the general upkeep and maintenance of the hospital and its outdoor areas.
2. Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
3. Managing non-clinical equipment orders.
4. Handling cleaning services, security, waste disposal, and car parking in coordination with the Central Facilities Manager.
5. Tracking maintenance costs and monitoring energy efficiency to meet budget targets.
6. Ensuring compliance with safety protocols, such as weekly fire tests and annual evacuations.
7. Liaising with contractors and overseeing their visits.
8. Troubleshooting basic IT issues and facilitating communication between the hospital team and external service providers.
Our Hospital
Situated just outside of High Wycombe (J4, M40), Buckinghamshire, Hamilton Specialist Referrals (HSR) is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital that provides the latest in specialist treatments for cats and dogs, supported by an exceptional rehabilitation and physiotherapy facility.
The hospital is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and can offer the most advanced treatment options available for Orthopaedic, Neurology, Soft Tissue, Oncology, and Internal Medicine cases. Despite working within such a large team, we pride ourselves on maintaining a friendly and supportive culture with a focus on development, clinical excellence, and gold-standard patient care.
What You’ll Bring to Our Team
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with experience in a clinical environment, although this is not essential. Knowledge of operational processes and relevant health and safety regulations is preferred. The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Financial acumen to support sound decision-making.
* Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to troubleshoot basic IT issues.
* Excellent communication skills for building strong relationships with both internal teams and external contractors.
Working Hours to Suit You
This full-time role consists of 40 hours per week, which can be split over 4 or 5 days. The hours will be worked within the practice opening hours, which are 7:30am – 8pm Monday to Friday, to meet hospital needs. There are no weekends or out of hours requirements for this role.
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises, and processes is at the heart of what we do.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary of up to £27,000 per annum (DOE), you will benefit from:
Work Life Balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave plus additional time off for your birthday.
* Private medical insurance.
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing.
* Non-accidental injury support.
Development
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
* Access to Vetlexicon - our encyclopaedia provider.
* Quality Improvement Programme.
Additional
* Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers.
* Discounted staff pet care.
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Closing Date For Applications 6th November 2024
Interviews scheduled for W/C 11th November 2024
Hamilton Specialist Referrals
Cressex Business Park, Halifax Road, High Wycombe, HP12 3SD, United Kingdom
Speak to Bethany Baker from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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