Job summary
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- To deputise for the Deputy Head of Capital Development (Projects) as the situation requires.
- To support the Deputy Head of Capital Development (Projects) in the effective and efficient management of the total resources of the Directorate. To provide support in leadership responsibility for the Capital Development Department, ensuring the most effective planning, development and management of all services provided.
- To assist the Deputy Head of Capital Development (Projects) on major projects, taking lead responsibility as directed.
- To provide support in the management and execution of the Trusts Capital Programme.
Main duties of the job
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- To provide professional leadership to all staff within recognised professional area.
- To take technical lead on identified issues related to the management of Estates, providing accurate up to date advice as required.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.
The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are a specialist Major Trauma Centre for the North Midlands and North Wales. Happy staff make for happy patients, and with the help of both we have put together a wide range of development and support packages aimed at ensuring that everyone at the Trust has the opportunity to fulfil their potential and meet their aspirations as well as the tools to provide great care.
Our mission to provide the very best health care includes recruiting the best people. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Many of our staff are passionate about the service they provide and want to be part of something special. You can find out more about how our staff and patients are helping to improve the health, comfort and hospital experience of local people every day at www.uhnmcharity.org.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
As the appended JD & PS
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Person Specification
Generally
Essential
- oDegree in Engineering / Construction related subject or equivalent experience. oWorking towards Chartered Status.
- oAbility to manage multidisciplinary staff. oDesign and management of Engineering/Construction projects/ Building Surveying/Quantity Surveying within a Health context. oFamiliarisation with standard forms of contracts used in building and engineering contracts. oProject Team leadership/ participation. oCapital budget management. oWorking knowledge of Procure 21, 21+, 22 procedures. oWorking knowledge of Capital Investment Manuals, HBNs & HTMs and other associated NHS guidance.
- oIT skills in Microsoft Office oCar driver. oUse of Project Management software such as MS Projects or similar.
Desirable
- oMasters Qualification or equivalent experience. oAuthorised / Responsible Person. oRecognised Leadership development training.
- oWorking knowledge of operational E,F&PFI management and its interfaces with capital schemes oSupport cost improvement programmes. oRisk management experience. oUnderstanding of PFI / Outsourced contracts and their management.
- oFamiliarity with AutoCAD or similar
Generally
Essential
- oEffective interpersonal skills with the ability to gain co-operation and compliance from those outside your management control. oRobust project management skills. oEffective communication skills - written and oral. oTeam leadership
Desirable
- oDemonstrating maturity in dealing with multi-professional/multi-agency groups. oAbility to be responsible for own personal development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-On-Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)