Senior Project Manager (NHS AfC: Band 7) - Estates - Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Employer
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Great Western Hospital
Town
Swindon
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/04/2024 23:59
Senior Project ManagerNHS AfC: Band 7 Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital.
Our 5,500 staff have 1.2m patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our Theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and our emergency attendances are now well over 100,000 per year. Those numbers only tell part of our story about what an exciting time it is to join Great Western Hospitals.
We are cultivating a culture that fosters our ambitions, prioritising equality, diversion, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. We aim to create an environment where every member of our team can truly thrive.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview. We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.
If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close adverts prior to the published closing date. Therefore, we advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. Job overviewTo lead the planning and delivery of multiple projects within the Estates department in accordance with principals of good project management and to high technical standards, as set out in statutory guidance and HTM/HBNs. Projects will be delivered for the benefit of staff and patients at GWHFT and this is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the local community.Main duties of the job1. This post holder will be instrumental in providing a technical leadership and support to both the facilities management and project management within the Estates team. This post will be fundamental indeveloping Project specifications written within the HTM, HBN and support clinical and estates managersin delivering excellent care.2. Ensure effective communication with all Staff from all disciplines and locations across the Trust to ensuresafe working environments across the estate.- Directors & Senior Managers from across the Trust.- Compliance, Governance and Finance leads across the Trust.- Colleagues in GWH NHS Foundation Trust & other public sector organisations.3. When required, to support the Estates Senior management team in specialised contracts/specifications.4. Providing structure to the Estates PMO functionWorking for our organisationOur STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:Service We will put our patients firstTeamwork We will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect We will act with integrityDetailed job description and main responsibilities5. Managing and issuing instructions to providers (NHS PS, SERCO, PFI Providers and private landlords)and contractors.6. Build effective working relationships with all PFI, contractors, staff, and local management to establishco-operation and agreement of any works.7. Represent the Trust in System level meetings.8. Provide detailed monthly reports on projects to capital investment committee / EFM Board / ProjectBoards as required.9. Provide structured project management to colleagues from clinical and operational backgrounds10. Lead in the provision of an Estates PMO for minor works.Page 2 of 511. Liaise with council planning services during the complex development and delivery of projects, analysingand resolving any issues that arise.12. Provide technical advice and leadership in the design, development, and implementation of projects.13. To maintain up to date knowledge and to interpret and apply legislation, national & local policies/issuesin relation to the Trust EstatePerson specificationQualificationsConstruction related degree or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through courses and experience to master’s level or equivalentPrince 2 Project Management or equivalentMembership to a suitable Engineering body i.e., CIOB, ICE, RICSExperienceManagement of project delivery within a similar context of schemes up to £1m in valueExperience of working in a structured environment with clear project management processes and reporting documentationManagement of multiple contractors including reviewing RAMS & programmes of workWorking within a consultant PM organisationOperating within the context of an Estates PMOKnowledge of a PFI hospitalExperience of a clerk of the works type roleExperience of working within the NHSThank you for expressing interest in this role. For further employer guidance, please review the attached supplementary applicant information.Eligibility for this role requires:Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification.Qualification of the eligibility sponsorship criteriaFrom 4 April 2024, UK immigration policy changes has increased minimum salary levels for skilled workers.Current employees should be aware that this position is advertised as a Great Western Hospitals position and appointment ends any TUPE protection.Candidates are responsible for covering the cost of their own DBS check if required: £18 for a Standard DBS check, recoverable from the first pay, or £38 for an Enhanced DBS check, divided and recoverable over the initial two pay periods. Payment for DBS checks for bank posts must be settled prior to commencement. Apprentices are exempt from DBS payment.We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements. Upon joining the Trust, you have the right to request flexible working, with an unlimited number of requests allowed.Upon acceptance of a job offer, your information will be transferred to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records System. All communication regarding your application will be conducted via email; please ensure to check your junk/spam folders as emails may occasionally be filtered there.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Name
William Moran
Job title
Associate Director of Estates & Facilities
Email address
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