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Head of Estates - Worthing and Southlands Hospitals
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) View all jobs
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Reference: 2412966
Job summary
Working closely with the Associate Director and Chief Engineer in relation to management of the Trust's Estates services across all Trust sites, the postholder will be responsible for all aspects of Estates on the Hospital site, including (but not limited to): Building and Engineering services and all Estates maintenance, Statutory and mandatory requirements and Engineering development and Estates lead projects.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will manage the day-to-day operations of Trust Estates and develop these services in accordance with corporate policies and strategies, emphasising the cultural changes and innovations essential to modernising health care. Maintaining a culture that engages and involves staff in decisions on how services are delivered and the provision and promotion of patient-centred, excellent customer services in a professional and caring manner at all times. A key focus will be on infection control and protecting patients against hospital acquired infection; this will be achieved through effective management of resources, implementation of comprehensive systems, governance procedures and sound financial management.
The postholder will lead on key strategic and operational matters; change management programmes and key projects for the Trust, ensuring that the Division achieves its objectives and will be actively involved in developing all aspects of the Facilities & Estates elements of the NHS Plan including national requirements, i.e. statutory regulations, PLACE, decontamination; and be instrumental in developing on overall Trust-wide approach.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Details
Date posted
08 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year Per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
279-8231731-OCT26
Job locations
Worthing
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and Relationship
- Establish and develop effective communications with all stakeholders, both internal and external
- Ensuring verbal and written complaints are dealt with effectively and that any remedial action is undertaken
- Developing sound stakeholder relationships, through the attendance of ward committee meetings, chairing user group meetings and by prompt and positive responses to all stakeholder issues raised
- Able to communicate and feed-back on multi-stranded or complex projects at Board level and with senior managers as required
- Able to provide and receive highly complex, technical or sensitive information from stakeholders and utilise it as required
- Exchanges maintenance, technical project-related information with specialists, non-specialists, including senior managers, directors
- Able to negotiate with stakeholders, suppliers and contractors
- Providing expert advice, ensuring that the management can face scrutiny or any challenges by internal/external auditors in terms of Health and Safety, Standards of Service, Compliance with National Standards and other NHS documents relating to the Management of NHS facilities
Knowledge, Training and Experience
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent plus specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate courses and experience to master's level
- Attain a building system competent or authorised person qualification and act as the Trust senior representative and lead in that building system (building system will be determined according to the needs of the Trust)
- To act as Trust wide subject matter lead in one or more areas e.g., ventilation or Medical Gases, following appropriate training.
Please see job description and person specs for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and Relationship
- Establish and develop effective communications with all stakeholders, both internal and external
- Ensuring verbal and written complaints are dealt with effectively and that any remedial action is undertaken
- Developing sound stakeholder relationships, through the attendance of ward committee meetings, chairing user group meetings and by prompt and positive responses to all stakeholder issues raised
- Able to communicate and feed-back on multi-stranded or complex projects at Board level and with senior managers as required
- Able to provide and receive highly complex, technical or sensitive information from stakeholders and utilise it as required
- Exchanges maintenance, technical project-related information with specialists, non-specialists, including senior managers, directors
- Able to negotiate with stakeholders, suppliers and contractors
- Providing expert advice, ensuring that the management can face scrutiny or any challenges by internal/external auditors in terms of Health and Safety, Standards of Service, Compliance with National Standards and other NHS documents relating to the Management of NHS facilities
Knowledge, Training and Experience
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent plus specialist knowledge acquired through post graduate courses and experience to master's level
- Attain a building system competent or authorised person qualification and act as the Trust senior representative and lead in that building system (building system will be determined according to the needs of the Trust)
- To act as Trust wide subject matter lead in one or more areas e.g., ventilation or Medical Gases, following appropriate training.
Please see job description and person specs for full details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record as a leader and professional role model
- Ability to collaborate effectively and maintain successful partnership
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Estates operations in a large organisation including reactive and planned maintenance
- Ensure local probity and governance, including adherence to Trust and NHS protocols and policies and legislation
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the NHS
- Good understanding of NHS policy and reforms
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal, written, presentation, report writing and negotiation skills, with the ability to develop, communicate and gain ownership for a clear vision and direction
- Skills in financial management and budgetary control
- Able to make judgements across a wide range of Estates and Facilities issues, taking into account conflicting demands, H&S issues, legislation, professional and technical expert advice
Desirable
- Skilled in the use of bespoke Trust software and systems
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven track record as a leader and professional role model
- Ability to collaborate effectively and maintain successful partnership
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Estates operations in a large organisation including reactive and planned maintenance
- Ensure local probity and governance, including adherence to Trust and NHS protocols and policies and legislation
Desirable
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the NHS
- Good understanding of NHS policy and reforms
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal, written, presentation, report writing and negotiation skills, with the ability to develop, communicate and gain ownership for a clear vision and direction
- Skills in financial management and budgetary control
- Able to make judgements across a wide range of Estates and Facilities issues, taking into account conflicting demands, H&S issues, legislation, professional and technical expert advice
Desirable
- Skilled in the use of bespoke Trust software and systems
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Worthing
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Worthing
Lyndhurst Road
Worthing
BN11 2DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)