Patent and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by:

• Putting patients first
• Aiming to get it right
• Recognising that everybody counts
• Doing everything openly and honestly

The Head of Facilities is looking for a dynamic leader to join the Facilities Management team. Strong leadership skills are essential with a management degree. Leadership is key; we can train you in the specialties that you will be leading, and these areas will include the Porter & Security Team as well as other areas within Facilities Management.

This is a patient and customer focused post that must ensure efficient and effective services. Facilities covers all of the services offered in a hotel, but in a hospital – catering, cleaning, linen, car parks, switchboard and porter & security services, so a hotel background would be great.

The following training will be available for this position - Trust Mandatory training, Conflict Resolution Training, Ikon Breakaway Training, Infection Control, Basic Life Support, Medical Gas Training, Patient Handling Training.

For further information about the role please contact Nichola Hicks, Head of Facilities Management 01493 452180 or email [email protected]

The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of their gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity, and religion or belief.

It is important that your application meets the minimum requirements of the person specification, as the Trust will shortlist against these details. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification before making your application to ensure that your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements.

You will be notified electronically whether your application was successful.

Applications which are successful will be invited to interview using the email address provided within your application. Please check your email account regularly.

Unsuccessful applications will be notified through the NHS Jobs Account. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful or alternatively contact 01493 452674 who will be able to advise you.

Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date.

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency.

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