ity in business case submissions. • Ensure that the EFM Services are regularly re- viewed and compared with services both inter- nally and externally to the Foundation Trust us- ing appropriate benchmarking and best practice information such as Model Hospital and use this information to identify and implement efficiencies and service improvements. • To undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post or as required by the Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities. 3. Management and Leadership • Jointly agree quantitative and qualitative objec- tives (in line with the Trust’s strategic objectives) for employees within Estates and ensure that all Estates employees have an annual appraisal and personal development plan. In addition, where there is a mandatory requirement to ensure pro- fessional competency, ensure Trust policy is im- plemented to monitor the status of any registered professionals within Estates. • Ensure systems are in place to ensure compliance and that all Estates employees complete manda- tory training requirements. • Provide leadership and management in discipli- nary and grievance cases and • participating as appropriate at hearing and appeal stages including working in close • partnership with Staff Side. • Where required, support the Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities in carrying out negotiations with employees, staff side organisations, special- ist consultants, contractors, or any other external agency commissioned on behalf of the Trust. • Explore and identify opportunities for skills shar- ing within Estates and Facilities, in order to devel- op more flexible and responsive teams. • To support the development, delivery and moni- toring of annual Estates workplace / • workforce plans for each functional area, ensuring integration with the Trust business planning pro- cess, to ensure flexibility, efficiency, modernisa- tion and effective skill mix. • Responsible for recruitment, retention and suc- cession planning of individuals within • Estates. • Support the implementation and delivery of the Trust’s corporate values and behaviours.
• Foster a culture of life-long learning, including continuing professional education. • Development and vocational training within Es- tates. 4. Service Development and Improvement • Ensure the delivery of agreed quality service im- provement and Trust / regional / national initia- tives within Estates. • Ensure the development of, and input into busi- ness cases which are either Estates centric or which the provision of hard FM services support, as required by the Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities. • Preparation and implementation of the Estates component of the Annual Facilities Plan. • The jobholder will ensure that appropriate accred- itations are pursued and maintained across all hard FM service areas. 5. Corporate Governance and Risk Management • Review and develop the hard FM Health and Safe- ty structure and culture in line with statutory in- struments, safety legislation and approved codes of practice. • Lead the regular and timely review and develop- ment of necessary hard FM policies, procedures and quality standards, to ensure that all hard FM services are delivered in accordance with current statutory requirements, relevant professional guidance and best practice. • The jobholder is responsible for ensuring that re- cords relating to the provision of hard FM services are completed and maintained. • Ensure the effective monitoring and management of externally provided hard FM services to ensure that standards are met and value-for-money main- tained. • Ensure compliance with the Trust’s risk manage- ment policies and procedures including mainte- nance and management of risk registers as they relate to hard FM services. • To protect patients, staff and visitors from harm and to ensure that all hard FM staff are aware of their responsibility to minimise risk. • Ensure that robust business continuity and major incident plans are in place, are regularly reviewed, and updated for all hard FM services. • Work with the Trust Infection Prevention and Con-
trol team to set standards for Infection Control in all maintenance activities. This job description is not exhaustive and will be regu- larly reviewed. Any changes will be made in full discus- sion with the jobholder. STANDARD INFORMATION Health and Safety/Risk Management The jobholder must comply at all times with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Health and Safety pol- icies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the Trust’s Risk Incident Reporting System. Equality and Diversity The jobholder is required to abide by the Trust’s poli- cies and procedures and to actively support the Trust’s commitment to equality and diversity in both employ- ment and the delivery of services. All patients, staff and visitors must be treated equitably, with dignity and respect taking into account their race, gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexuality etc”. Training and Personal Development – Continuous Professional Development The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal de- velopment by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role. Patient and Public Involvement. All staff will be expect- ed to comply with S.242 of the NHS Act 2006. Respect for Patient Confidentiality The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. Environment and Sustainability All employees have a responsibility to promote sus- tainability and carbon reduction within the Founda- tion Trust adhering to our Sustainable Development Strategy and therefore ensuring that all our business is conducted in a sustainable manner Infection Prevention and Control All employees have a personal responsibility to com- ply with Trust and departmental Infection Prevention
and Control policies to protect their own health, the health of patients, visitors and other employees and to prevent health care associated infections. This in- cludes a requirement to maintain a safe, clean and tidy work environment and to complete mandatory Infection Prevention and Control Training as provided by the Foundation Trust. All clinical staff must ensure rigorous and consistent compliance with standard in- fection control precautions including Hand hygiene, dress code and use of personal protective equipment and other clinical care policies and protocols applica- ble to infection prevention and control. Employees are required to challenge poor performance or poor practice in relation to infection prevention and report any breaches using relevant Trust procedures such as the Incident reporting system. Safeguarding Children and Adults All employees have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults including but not limited to patients, members of the public and colleagues. The postholder will be responsible for en- suring they undertake the appropriate level of training in accordance with our safeguarding policy training strategy and that they are aware of and work within the safeguarding policies of the Trust which are availa- ble on the Trust intranet pages. Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our pa- tients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and ex- pertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnership’s ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.
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