Overview
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has ambitious plans to transform healthcare in North Manchester through the North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH) Redevelopment Programme which will deliver a new hospital and health campus at the existing North Manchester General Hospital site. This major investment will support the transformation of how we deliver our services and create modern facilities that support world-class clinical care for our communities. This role provides a unique opportunity to be part of one of the largest public sector health transformation programmes being delivered across Manchester.
Responsibilities
* Be an integral member of the Project Delivery Team responsible for planning, managing, coordinating and assuring health and safety across all the project and sub-projects, providing construction health and safety advice and expertise during pre-construction, construction and post-construction stages, including undertaking site Health & Safety inspections and audits.
* Ensure the Trust complies with its legal obligations in relation to the management and delivery of construction-related projects, specifically the Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations 2015 and the Building Safety Act (2022).
* Manage specialist construction-related professional advisers in connection with the delivery of the Project and ensure that all other parties are compliant with legal obligations; promote best-practice safety measures and practices across Projects within the remit of the Programme.
* Draft, manage and review specific health and safety policies in connection with the delivery of the New Hospital Project and wider NM Programme; produce regular compliance reports and deliver general awareness training and briefings.
* Contribute effectively to design and construction-related meetings and be able to constructively challenge solutions, providing alternative effective solutions to ensure best-practice health and safety is embedded.
Role Context
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading, integrated healthcare provider, the largest of its kind in specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, serving over 1 million people per year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. With a workforce of 30,000 plus, we are at the forefront of system leadership, innovation, and transformation across Greater Manchester.
Senior Leadership and Objectives
As a senior manager, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering our strategic objectives. You will lead complex programmes, drive operational excellence, and influence Trust-wide transformation, working collaboratively with or through Executive and Clinical Leaders to deliver sustainable improvements for our patients, staff, and communities.
Opportunity and Environment
MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, vision, and expertise are valued. You will have the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, develop future talent, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, supported by advanced digital infrastructure and a commitment to professional development.
Contact and Additional Details
Join us to make a lasting impact—help shape the future of our Trust, drive innovation, and deliver outstanding care for the people of Manchester, Trafford and beyond.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mike Bacon
Job title: NMGH New Hospital Project Director
Email: mike.bacon@edgeps.co.uk
Telephone: 07778942534
mike.bacon@mft.nhs.uk
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