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Deputy Head of Estates

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management

AI generated summary

  • You must ensure safe Estates services, develop policies, manage budgets, ensure compliance with regulations, and monitor service performance through KPIs. Leadership and stakeholder engagement are key.
  • You will ensure safe Estates services, develop policies, manage budgets, comply with regulations, optimize contracts, and monitor performance through KPIs for high-quality patient care.

Requirements

  • Ensuring the Trust provides Estates services that are safe, whilst optimising the opportunities to provide high quality of patient care.
  • Ensure the development and implementation of the Estates policies, procedures and systems are fully integrated with the Trust processes and values.
  • To be responsible for the development and provision of specific areas of the annual business plans for all estate management arrangements, operations and service provision.
  • To proactively participate in stakeholder groups.
  • To continue the development and analysis of benchmarking of all estates data at both local and national levels.
  • Ensure that monitoring and financial management systems are in place to effectively control financial activity within own area.
  • Responsibility to ensure compliance with legislation, regulation and relevant guidance including Health and Safety matters to minimise risk to patients, staff, and visitors.
  • To lead and review of service contracts to ensure that the Trust receives high quality, efficient and cost-effective services that meet Trust business and regulatory requirements.
  • Interpret and comply with relevant legislation, regulation, and best practice guidance.
  • To monitor service performance through the development, production, and use of key performance indicators (KPIs) to demonstrate the delivery of agreed service standards.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring the Trust provides Estates services that are safe, whilst optimising the opportunities to provide high quality of patient care.
  • Ensure the development and implementation of the Estates policies, procedures and systems are fully integrated with the Trust processes and values.
  • To be responsible for the development and provision of specific areas of the annual business plans for all estate management arrangements, operations and service provision.
  • To proactively participate in stakeholder groups.
  • To continue the development and analysis of benchmarking of all estates data at both local and national levels.
  • Ensure that monitoring and financial management systems are in place to effectively control financial activity within own area.
  • Responsibility to ensure compliance with legislation, regulation and relevant guidance including Health and Safety matters to minimise risk to patients, staff, and visitors.
  • To lead and review of service contracts to ensure that the Trust receives high quality, efficient and cost-effective services that meet Trust business and regulatory requirements.
  • Interpret and comply with relevant legislation, regulation, and best practice guidance.
  • To monitor service performance through the development, production, and use of key performance indicators (KPIs) to demonstrate the delivery of agreed service standards.

FAQs

What is the primary location for the Deputy Head of Estates position?

The primary location for the Deputy Head of Estates position is Northwick Park Hospital, but the role also involves covering across multiple sites.

What responsibilities does the Deputy Head of Estates have?

The Deputy Head of Estates is responsible for managing the day-to-day Estates Maintenance Service, ensuring safe and compliant delivery of services, and supporting the Head of Estates & Capital Projects in various projects aimed at improving services for patients, families, and staff.

Is compliance with legislation and safety regulations a part of this role?

Yes, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulation, and relevant guidance, including Health and Safety matters, is a key responsibility to minimize risks to patients, staff, and visitors.

Will this position involve financial management responsibilities?

Yes, the Deputy Head of Estates will need to ensure that monitoring and financial management systems are in place to effectively control financial activities within their area.

What type of projects will the Deputy Head of Estates be involved in?

The Deputy Head of Estates will be involved in exciting and ambitious projects aimed at developing and improving services for patients, families, and staff.

How does the Trust ensure the quality of Estates services?

The Trust ensures quality by developing, implementing, and monitoring Estates policies and procedures, as well as utilizing key performance indicators (KPIs) to demonstrate the delivery of agreed service standards.

Is there a focus on stakeholder engagement in this role?

Yes, proactive participation in stakeholder groups is an important aspect of the Deputy Head of Estates position.

What is the organizational structure for the Deputy Head of Estates?

The Deputy Head of Estates will report to the Associate Director of Estates and Capital Projects and will hold senior responsibility within the Estates team.

What areas does London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust serve?

The Trust serves the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, and beyond, caring for a diverse population of almost one million people.

Who can I contact for more information about this position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Anthony Rankine, Associate Director of Estates & Capital Projects, via email at a.rankine@nhs.net.

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Mission & Purpose

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust provides a broad range of healthcare services across North West London. Their mission is to offer high-quality, patient-centered care through their hospitals and community services, including acute, elective, and emergency care. They aim to enhance health outcomes by integrating clinical care with research and education, striving for excellence in all aspects of patient care and service delivery.