Facilities Manager

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 [email protected]

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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Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!