NHS
Job title:
Assistant Facilities Manager
Company
NHS
Job description
Contract – PermanentHours – 37.5 hours per week working 5/7 daysBase – ScarboroughAre you looking for a post based within our YTHFM? Do you possess strong leadership skills, are a keen team player, kind, friendly and motivated?YTHFM are looking for a team of Assistant Facilities Managers to join our Facilities Department at Scarborough Hospital.The working pattern for this role is a rolling shift pattern that covers the hours of 05.30 – 06.00 working 5/7 days per week.The Assistant Facilities Managers will support the efficient operations of our Facilities Department by overseeing day to day activities. It is essential that the successful candidates possess proven knowledge and experience of working within at least one of the soft services, Cleaning and decontamination, Portering, Waste Management and Linen services.Main duties of the job
- Overseeing the day to day cleaning and decontamination, Portering, waste Management and linen operations to ensure a high standard of delivery.
- Line Managing on site teams providing training and ensuring staff adhere to organisational policies and health and safety standards.
- Responsible for ensuring standards set by the Facilities Manager aremaintained.
- conducting regular audits and inspections of soft services functions to maintain high standards and ensure key performance indicators are achieved.
- Monitoring budgets related to soft services, ensuring Rota’s are cost effective without compromising service quality
- Maintaining compliance records ensuring accurate recording and updating relevant documents to provide assurance to the senior Management.
- Responsible for all initial level HR related issues for direct reporting staff.
- Monitoring and maintaining stock levels of consumables, uniforms and equipment adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Monitoring trends by ensuring accurate recording of sickness absences and Annual leave.
- Ensure all staff receive an annual appraisal and attend all relevant training pertinent to their role.
About usOur benefitsWe offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leaveConfidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance ProgrammeNHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work schemeAn extensive range of learning and development opportunitiesDiscounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providersFor further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust’s dedicated Staff Benefits pages.Date posted28 March 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number419-6828527-AM-FM-AJob locationsScarborough HospitalWoodlands DriveScarboroughYO12 6QLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesA full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.Working for the TrustAcross our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks – including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks – to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.Armed Forces Friendly EmployerWe are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.COVID-19 Vaccination RequirementsOur Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesA full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.Working for the TrustAcross our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks – including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks – to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Healths standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.Armed Forces Friendly EmployerWe are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.COVID-19 Vaccination RequirementsOur Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.Person SpecificationAptitude & Personal QualitiesEssential
- Ability to work as a part of and lead a team
- Ability to lead controversial projects including those involving rota and hours changes
Education, Qualifications and TrainingEssential
- Educated to pre degree level or and equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience and work placement
Experience & Knowledge RequiredEssential
- Knowledge of Facilities Services across a wide range
- Trained to ILM level 2 in management techniques, or demonstrable level of experience in this area
- Ability to manage change across the Facilities Team. This will include ability to conduct meetings and 1 to 1 sessions
Desirable
- Food hygiene level 3
- ILM level 3
Person SpecificationAptitude & Personal QualitiesEssential
- Ability to work as a part of and lead a team
- Ability to lead controversial projects including those involving rota and hours changes
Education, Qualifications and TrainingEssential
- Educated to pre degree level or and equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience and work placement
Experience & Knowledge RequiredEssential
- Knowledge of Facilities Services across a wide range
- Trained to ILM level 2 in management techniques, or demonstrable level of experience in this area
- Ability to manage change across the Facilities Team. This will include ability to conduct meetings and 1 to 1 sessions
Desirable
- Food hygiene level 3
- ILM level 3
Expected salary
£26530 – 29114 per year
Location
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Job date
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:23:07 GMT
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