Job overview
The Head of Engineering takes the lead role in ensuring that Capital Department is the centre of engineering expertise for SBUHB and is responsible for ensuring that a range of engineering advice services are available to ensure project compliance and support the strategic objectives of Capital Planning Department. In particular, the Head advises the Health Board on strategic engineering issues together with providing strategic and Capital Project compliance advice and guidance on all Engineering Compliance. The Head is the 2nd most senior post in the Capital Department and therefore operates as a central source of guidance and direction for the other Capital staff within the division.
The postholder will provide full line management accountability for all associated staff and external resources. They will be responsible for the leadership and management of the Health Technical Memorandums design compliance, interpreting policy, legislation and professional standards advising the Health Board on compliance and implementation.
Main duties of the job
Work with Health Board Departments to understand existing engineering requirements and provide solutions in accordance with local needs, local and national policy and strategy.
In addition to all duties the Head also represents the Assistant Director of Strategy and acts as a link between the Capital Department engineering and all other SBUHB Departments/Units advising on Engineering issues including best practice, research and statutory compliance.
Provide highly complex engineering advice and guidance to staff at all levels within SBUHB Health Board and Primary Care including the Health Board development of responses to Welsh Government questions.
To act as delegated budget holder for the Discretionary Capital Budgets from the Welsh Government, multi million pound capital projects and support revenue and ensure that expenditure is within agreed budget limits.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Chartered Engineer which requires an accredited Bachelor’s degree with honours in engineering or technology. An appropriate Masters degree accredited by a professional engineering institution, or appropriate further learning to Masters level. A corporate membership of a recognised engineering institution is also essential.
2. A thorough understanding of the impact of the estate upon an organizations ability to deliver corporate objectives.
3. Good leadership and interpersonal skills are essential. Strong communication skills verbal and written to convey complex technical issues to technical, clinical and general audiences.
4. Advanced technical, theoretical and practical knowledge of complex engineering systems.
5. Capable of translating strategic plans into effective workable solutions. Capable of explaining complex technical issues to a non-technical audience.
6. Good communication skills, both orally and written. Literate in IT/Computer skills.
7. In depth knowledge of the strategic agenda to advance operational developments, including a highly developed specialist knowledge of health engineering issues together with considerable experience in these fields
8. Needs to engage in CPD (continuing professional development) in order to maintain knowledge base.
Desirable criteria
9. An appropriate management qualification.
Experience
Essential criteria
10. Relevant experience of working in a senior position within an estates environment.
11. Experience of managing staff
12. Significant appropriate experience at a senior management level preferably in the NHS or public sector.
13. Significant appropriate experience working within an engineering environment at a senior level across a broad range of areas.
14. Experience of undertaking financial planning, service developments and developing and implementing strategy.
Desirable criteria
15. Experience of working at a regional or national level.
16. Experience of producing, national estates policy
17. Experience of working for a quality assured organisation.
18. Knowledge of the estates policy and guidance framework within the NHS in Wales.
19. Understanding of the complex nature of the NHS environment.
20. Experience of giving presentations on technical issues.
21. Actively participates in the business and activities of a relevant professional institution.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
22. Shows empathy and compassion towards others – a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect.
23. Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough. Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues).
24. Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others’ behaviours impact on people’s experiences and the organisation’s reputation.
25. Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback.
26. The ability to deliver within set deadlines and targets. High workload capacity and perseverance.
27. Openness and accessibility. The ability to lead, influence and negotiate. Good interpersonal and team skills. Ability to delegate and to empower others.
Desirable criteria
28. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
29. Energy, enthusiasm and ambition.
30. Persuasive, tactful and assertive.
Other
Desirable criteria
31. Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly.
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable