Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- 317 Building - FH
- Gradd
- Band 5
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 317-2025-13-004
- Cyflogwr
- The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Freeman Hospital
- Tref
- 317 01 Freeman Hospital
- Cyflog
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 29/04/2025 23:59
- Dyddiad y cyfweliad
- 09/05/2025
Teitl cyflogwr
Assistant Estates Officer
Band 5
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
The Assistant Estates Officer – Building will support the Head of Building and senior team members in managing building projects across the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role includes conducting condition surveys, overseeing construction activities, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, health and safety standards, and Trust policies. The postholder will monitor planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and urgent reactive works, ensuring they meet HTM and HBN requirements. Working closely with contractors, consultants, and internal teams, they will help maintain a safe, compliant, and efficiently managed estate, ensuring that all building-related activities align with regulatory standards and operational needs.
- Interview Date Friday 09 May 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- To assist in managing a variety of building/construction, energy and environmental duties including maintenance, installation, testing, repair and commissioning of services and equipment. This would include plant and equipment in accordance with relevant legislative standards and operational procedures to ensure the building services and infrastructure of the hospital and to provide a safe environment for patients, public and staff.
- Manage minor works and capital projects including responsibility for budgets, programmes and co-ordination.
- Undertake condition surveys to ensure assets are maintained at acceptable standards.
- Shall be prepared to undertake additional training in order to fulfil the requirements of the post, satisfy new regulations/legislation or to further develop their duties. This may include studying for additional qualification on a day release basis.
- To participate in the Estates out of hours “on-call” emergency service.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
• Freeman Hospital
• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service
• Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Condition Surveys
The postholder will conduct regular condition surveys, identifying maintenance needs and recommending appropriate actions. Surveys will cover key building elements, including roofs, walls, and floors, with findings documented through reports, photographs, and measurements. The postholder will liaise with contractors and stakeholders to ensure necessary repairs are completed efficiently and in compliance with relevant regulations. Ensuring accurate records and proactive maintenance strategies will be essential in maintaining a safe, functional, and well-managed healthcare estate.
Clerk of Works Duties
The postholder will oversee construction projects, ensuring compliance with design specifications, regulations, and quality standards. They will conduct regular on-site inspections, verifying that work meets the required standards and identifying any deviations or defects. Any issues will be reported to the Building Officer or relevant stakeholders for prompt resolution. The postholder will also ensure compliance with CDM regulations, promoting safe working practices and adherence to Trust policies. Reviewing technical drawings and specifications to confirm accuracy before work begins may also be required.
Contract Management Support
Supporting senior team members, the postholder will assist in managing contracts, ensuring contractors fulfil their obligations and deliver work to agreed specifications. Responsibilities include reviewing tender documents, monitoring contractor performance, and verifying that completed works meet required standards. They will track compliance with contractual terms, escalate issues where necessary, and assist in negotiating variations when required. Effective communication with contractors and internal teams will be key to resolving disputes, ensuring timely completion of work, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. The postholder will also support corrective actions and follow-up inspections, ensuring all construction and maintenance activities align with Trust policies and regulatory requirements.
CAFM Management and Maintenance Coordination
The postholder will manage CAFM system, ensuring accurate records of planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and asset management. They will schedule and monitor PPM tasks to maintain compliance with statutory and Trust requirements, ensuring work is completed on time and to the required standard. Reactive repair requests will be logged, prioritised, and tracked to ensure efficient resolution. The postholder will also maintain asset registers, updating information on building components and equipment to support lifecycle planning.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, 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.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications & Education
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Degree level knowledge acquired through training: o Specialist knowledge in particular field of hospital building / architecture (construction / refurbishments / structural)
- An Higher/Ordinary National Certificate (HNC or ONC) in building services Relevant experience
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Prepared to undertake degree pathway
Meini prawf dymunol
- Degree in a building or architectural subject
- Have served a building apprenticeship
Knowledge & Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- The post holder will have experience in the operation and maintenance of building services found in a large acute hospital site. This will typically involve post qualification experience, including formal training and a good working knowledge of the following key disciplines: o Building/CNIL/Construction/Project Management o Health and Safety legislation and other associated legislation o NHS Estates Guidance Documents o Emergency procedures and systems
Skills & Abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Use all necessary tools including specialised test equipment for electrical, sterilisation and medical gases and other building applications
Meini prawf dymunol
- Accurate keyboard and IT skills
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Joe Sun
- Teitl y swydd
- Estates Manager Operations
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0191 2821545
Rhestr swyddi gyda The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau cymorth neu bob sector