
Job requirements
Essential
21 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience of operational management within a large organisation - NHS, Hotel/Hospitality/Independent Facilities Service Providers
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience of implementing Human Resources (HR) policies and procedures
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience of managing compliance and risk within Facilities services
- Knowledge & Experience
Health & Safety assessment experience
- Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of auditing and/or monitoring systems
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience of financial controls
- Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of procurement process
- Knowledge & Experience
Proven high level of communication skills using a range of methods including written, verbal and presentations
- Knowledge & Experience
Leadership and managerial experience
- Qualifications & Training
Hold a management and/or Facilities qualification such as ILM and/or Foundation/Degree level 5/6 and/or equivalent experience in management practice & Facilities Services
- Qualifications & Training
Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development
- Qualifications & Training
Willingness to undertake further training and development.
- Personal Attributes & Skills
Proven ability to problem solve and work on own initiative
- Personal Attributes & Skills
Methodical and good analytical skills
- Personal Attributes & Skills
Resilient mindset, ability to manage multiple competing priorities
- Personal Attributes & Skills
Positive interpersonal and good communication skills
- Personal Attributes & Skills
Ability to influence, command respect and to establish credibility with staff and key stakeholders
- Personal Attributes & Skills
Tactful, diplomatic and at ease with a diverse range of service users
- Personal Attributes & Skills
Ability to motivate and develop staff and teams
- Personal Attributes & Skills
Uphold the Trust Vision & Values
- Personal Attributes & Skills
Flexible approach to working arrangements (may include weekends and evenings)
Desirable
12 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience of Facilities management within the NHS
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience in policy development and implementation
- Knowledge & Experience
Budget management
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience of monitoring contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLA's)
- Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of PLACE
- Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of NHS Agenda for Change pay scales
- Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025
- Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of National Standards for Healthcare Food and Drink 2022
- Qualifications & Training
Project management experience
- Qualifications & Training
Evidence of experience in Lean working methodology
- Qualifications & Training
Experience of contract management
- Personal Attributes & Skills
Creative, innovative and visionary mind set
Job summary
Responsible for managing the delivery of a compliant high quality, safe, efficient and value for money multi-faceted Facilities service which may include - Laundry & Linen, Domestic Services including deep cleaning, Portering, General Office, Postal services and Accommodation Services at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.Responsible for ensuring continuous high quality service standards are delivered and maintained in accordance with legislation and NHS guidelines.
Provides management support to the Facilities Lead at Doncaster Royal Infirmary on the full range of Facilities Services.
Provides management support to Facilities projects & operational requirements across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
- Communicate information to a range of internal and external personnel.
- Ensure services provided by Facilities Services are customer focused.
- Act as point of contact at Doncaster Royal Infirmary for Cleaning,Portering, General Services, and Postal Services.
- Monitor and evaluate operational services on an ongoing basis.
- Schedule and control the workload of Facilities Teams.
- Deputise for the Facilities Lead at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
- Analyse and monitor financial information t.
- Identify efficiencies.
- Provide support to the Facilities Leads & Head of Facilities.
- Ensure the provision and maintenance of a safe environment .
- To manage all activities in accordance with legislation .
- Liaise with other managers in incorporating environmental andcleanliness standards .
- Responsible for implementing Infection Prevention & Control Strategies.
- Investigate & respond to complaints.
- Responsible for implementing Trust HR policies.
- Monitor and take action for Trust targets on Appraisals and Training.
- Recruitment - Appointing Officer.
- Responsible for sickness absence management.
- Support and guide staff to take ownership and responsibility for thedelivery of services to improve performance.
- Carry out investigations.
- Key member of the Facilities Management Team for response in the eventof a Major Incident.
- Responsible for seeking out appropriate information to support businessand service objectives.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Details
- Date posted: 12 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 272-8233960
- Job locations: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
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This advert is for Facilities Manager with Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Facilities manager role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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