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NHS AfC: Band 6 Base: You may be required to work in other designated locations of the Trust as well as your primary base. In particular flexibility is required across the three main hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital). If your initial location is one of these sites excess travel reimbursement would not apply for a permanent or temporary change of base. Reports to: Deputy Estates Manager Accountable to: Regional Estates Manager Find out more about working with us: https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/ Job Title: Date Finalised: Page 2 Job Summary To manage building and engineering services to ensure the effective operational management of maintenance programmes including planned preventative maintenance systems asset management and reactive maintenance. This will involve responsibility for maintaining accurate records of work undertaken to comply with the statutory regulations. The role of the Estates Supervisor is to lead a multidisciplinary team providing a comprehensive Healthcare engineering maintenance service to all wards and departments within a multidisciplinary environment ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. As Estates Supervisor the post holder will report directly to the Deputy Estates Managers and provide effective management and leadership support for Estates staff in Estates Operational Maintenance Additional Works Capital Backlog and Maintenance Services supported by performance management arrangements. You will encourage team working by providing the varied skills that support the department’s philosophy and flexible working. Training will be available in elements required but the post holder will have sound Engineering skills and be expected to acquire the skills required to support this flexibility in a safe and professional manner. The post holder will be expected to work across the Trust. The core duty of the role is to supervise team members and contractors provide practical instruction to staff and contractors and to act mentor for team members and apprentices to assist in their development and to compile and monitor training programmes. Act as Authorised Person/ Responsible Officer in relation to specific maintenance responsibilities e.g. Medical Gases HV LV Lifts. Maintain operate & review the pre-planned maintenance programme to review & revises procedures and working practices where required. The post holder will be required to participate in the Estates out of hour’s on-call service. Budget To contribute to the management of pay and non-pay budget for the Leicester Royal Infirmary Estates Team Contribute to the identification and delivery of CIP plans in accordance with CMG/Corporate Areas targets. Job Title: Date Finalised: Page 3 Staff Supervise a team of technicians and their teams of craftsmen working on an Acute hospital site. Responsible for line management of staff ensuring all aspects of career development appraisals performance sickness absence and training are monitored and acted upon accordingly in accordance with Trust policy. Policy Responsible for the development and implementation of the departmental strategy to support the wider Trust approach to Estates services in line with HTM’s policies and guidance. Contribute towards continual improvement. Monitor changes in policies and implement any changes with the Estates team. Communications Job Title: Date Finalised: Page 4 KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS The post holder will maintain good communications and working relationships with;  Members of Trust staff at all levels including nursing staff  Estates Supervisors.  Estates Managers.  All Estates and Facilities staff across all disciplines.  External Agencies/ Specialist sub-contractors.  Emergency services.  Authorising Engineers. KEY RESULT AREAS  Carry out work in accordance with current legislation codes of practice and best practice guidance  Work safely observing the Trust and departments Health and Safety Policies and procedures.  Work efficiently using technology to work within Service Level agreements and Key performance Indicators.  Carry out tasks and communicate failures and non-conformities to line manager.  To act in a professional manner when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients Visitors contractors and staff.  Contribute to the development of the CAFM systems ensuring relevant records are kept up to date and readily available.  Financial management – assist in the management of the estates revenue and capital budgets in line with delegated authorisation limits and in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures. SERVICE DELIVERY & DEVELOPMENT  To undertake relevant research with other NHS organisations including Foundation Trusts to assist with learning and service development of the department to meet the needs of the Trust.  To develop and implement benefit realisation plans to ensure the successful delivery of benefits from the deployment of revenue and capital investment.  To continually review performance against KPI’s proactively addressing areas of concern.  Actively participate in the control and transfer of information systems including completion of all paperwork required. (Including completion of all job dockets and timesheets). To participate in regular team briefings.  Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures pertinent to the role. Job Title: Date Finalised: Page 5  Participate in the Trust Appraisal system and Personal Development planning GOVERNANCE  Responsible for ensuring that consistently high standards of customer service are delivered by effective monitoring of internal and external service lines.  Regular contact with nursing staff at ward level. PATIENT/CUSTOMER SERVICE  Responsible for ensuring that consistently high standards of customer service are delivered by effective monitoring of internal and external service lines.  Regular contact with nursing staff at ward level. Safeguarding University Hospitals of Leicester is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of anyone subject to abuse or neglect. The Trust works in partnership with other agencies to promote the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to cooperate with partners in any safeguarding enquiry / investigation. As part of this all staff are expected to act and report any cases where there is suspicion of abuse or neglect taking place in accordance with local safeguarding policies and in accordance with UK law and values. All staff are required to undertake safeguarding training in accordance to their roles and responsibilities which will be outlined by your line manager on commencement of employment and then yearly through annual appraisal. Further information can be accessed via the Trusts safeguarding website or via the dedicated safeguarding teams. GENERAL  You will be required to participate in the Estate Managers on call rota with attendance on site during un-social hours to meet the needs of the Trust.  To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.  Day to day management of the Maintenance team and contractors whilst on site.  Use of computer equipment including specific software packages for Planned Maintenance and BMS management.  Plan and prioritise maintenance activities including liaison with end users contractors and specialist agencies managing conflicting demands.  Undertake surveys audits and Estate condition surveys as required. Job Title: Date Finalised: Page 6  Exchange maintenance and project related technical information with Estates departments. You will be required to maintain compliance with all statutory and mandatory training requirements. The link to the Trust’s policies and procedures is: https://secure.library.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/PAGL/SitePages/Home.aspx Job Title: Date Finalised: Page 7 Person Specification Post: Estates Supervisor : 6 Criteria Essential Desirable Stage Measured at A – application I – Interview T – Test Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours Interview Training & Qualifications Recognised Trade Apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical or Construction discipline. Engineering/Building Degree or HNC/HND – Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Building Services Authorised Person for Healthcare Technical Engineering Systems. IOSH Managing Safely qualification Management of Asbestos in Buildings (P405) Interview -Certificates Application form Experience Extensive working experience in the Building Engineering Services environment. Experience of working in an Acute or Non-Acute Hospital Environment. Application Interview Job Title: Date Finalised: Page 8 Experience of working within a large industrial/ commercial environment. Experience of supervising staff/sub-contractors. Sound knowledge of the specialist services provided within the Estates Management field (HV & LV electrical; Pressure systems; Piped Medical Gases; Ventilation; Fire Alarms; Legionella) but most of all a willingness to learn. A thorough understanding of Healthcare engineering systems/environment. A through working knowledge statutory mandatory and best practice guidance/regulations. Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and ability to carry out risk assessments of sites and audits of services. Communication and relationship skills Good organisational skills and ability to address and develop solutions to problems. Good communication skills for effective working relationships throughout the organisation Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Organised approach to work Evidence of good written and spoken Demonstrate negotiating skills persuasive motivational and reassurance skills. Application form Interview References Job Title: Date Finalised: Page 9 communication skills. Analytical and Judgement skills IT / PC skills to be able operate the various computer systems Ability to understand and interpret work plans and drawings. Knowledge of specific planned maintenance software systems. Interview Skills Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios. A dedicated and committed team leader. Flexible individual who can cope with new and changing demands Excellent attention to details Approachable and tactful Ability to work flexibly as needs arise Responsive to learning new skills with further training. Application form Interview References Planning and organisation skills Able to prioritise works and manage conflicting priorities. Experience of work planning. Interview Equality Diversity and Inclusion Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate Interview Job Title: Date Finalised: Page 10 to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others Other requirements specific to the role Has the ability to travel as will be required to work at other sites. Ability to work out of hours evenings weekends and bank holidays as needs arises. To be able to participate on the Estates Emergency On-Call rota if required to do so and therefore must be able to work outside of normal

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