This is an exciting opportunity for a positive thinking, organised and motivated individual who will manage a range of facilities services with particular focus on cleaning, catering, waste and laundry; working with other teams to continuously develop hospital services and actively participate in estates projects.
As a Facilities Manager, you will have site responsibilities and management of the Catering, Cleaning and Porter teams delivering the facilities services to the Weymouth and Portland Hospitals and its associated sites.
This role is working as part of the Estates and Facilities team within Dorset Healthcare: Weymouth Hospital is one of the Trust community hospitals with numerous outpatient services and an Urgent Treatment Centre.
We are looking for a full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Facilities Manager based at Weymouth Hospital, consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work fewer hours.
We are especially keen for the successful candidate to have experience and enthusiasm for catering and cleaning services.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
The successful applicant will have strong management and leadership skills, extensive recent experience within a comparable role and be:
Customer focussed
Drive the catering and cleaning services forward
Able to inspire and motivate teams
Communicate effectively with staff, patients and visitors
Used to managing staff and budgets
Committed to continuous service improvement
Able to work independently within their sphere of authority
Confident in the use of a range of computer systems
Take responsibility for health and safety and fire prevention within their service area
Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service and are able to present a valid DBS certificate will not have to complete another DBS.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
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