We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic professional to join the Estates, Facilities & Capital Planning Directorate reporting directly to the Head of Facilities for NHS Highland.
You must have excellent leadership skills with a high level of Professionalism and vision, with awareness of National Policy and direction. You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
You will have overall responsibility for the following departments: - Catering, Portering, Security, Domestic and Laundry, supporting the provision of quality patient care across the New Craig’s site. You will be responsible for the operational, strategic, quality and professional development of all the functions. Applicants must be trained to Degree level or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years managerial experience within an Acute setting or similar complex organisation. A good working knowledge and understanding of all Facilities Service functions and budgetary management with the importance of each in providing quality patient care. While being able to demonstrate a good understanding of the social and political agenda relating to the provision of health care and particularly food and nutrition standards in the care of patients. You must also be computer literate with a good working knowledge and experience of using Microsoft packages and Teams.
Driving Licence is essential. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a highly innovative team within a Public Sector Organisation.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.