Job overview
Working within the Estates & Facilities Department, you will be part of the team responsible for the delivery of a range of comprehensive projects across the Trust’s Estate, covering both Clinical and non-clinical divisions. The team is responsive, efficient, financially effective and delivers to a high standard.
This post is part of the Subco service that Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust may transfer to a NHS wholly owned subsidiary company from October or November 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing, expanding, organisation with a strong commitment to NHS values and putting patients first. The NHS wholly owned subsidiary will continue to offer NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions to staff who transfer as well as new staff it recruits itself. We look forward to receiving your application.
Please be aware that this role is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants should be aware of the requirement to independently obtain ongoing right to work in the UK beyond the expiry of any temporary or time-limited permissions. Evidence of this will need to be shared with the HR Team to ensure our records remain up to date.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a full administrative/coordination and project support service, independently responding to correspondence/enquiries from a range of stakeholders both internally and externally to the Trust. Ensuring that any arising issues are raised and dealt with efficiently to mitigate any risks. Ensuring all documents and reports are developed and delivered as specified and in line with timelines.
The postholder will be required to obtain and analyse space requirements, specific needs and clinical linkages, ensuring alignment to the long-term trust wide Estates strategy. The postholder will have knowledge of Space Utilisation practices, procedures and principles in buildings.
To assist the Capital Projects team in the successful delivery of construction projects throughout the site. To coordinate the departments project matrix and report on progress, ensuring the team are in line with project timescales. As well as independently running small projects, and relaying progress back to the Projects team as well as Stakeholders.
You will be required to travel across the Trust Estate, including some properties off site.
Working for our organisation
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
On joining our Trust, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment invested in your ongoing training and development.
I would encourage you to read on to discover why you should join us on our journey to becoming the best performing trust in the country, and wish you all the very best in your application.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
* Qualified to NVQ Level 4/5, foundation degree or diploma level in relevant discipline (or equivalent experience)
Desirable criteria
* Project Management or equivalent experience in a similar capacity
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in relevant discipline
* Health & Safety Qualification (CDM, NEBOSH or equivalent)
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
* Experience of analysing complex information
* Significant experience of working in a coordination role within a complex organisational context
* Experience of working with computer systems, to include Microsoft Office
* Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation applicable to working environments, managing contractors and Healthcare
* Experience of supporting project management/implementation
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of Estates and Facilities
* Experience of working within a healthcare environment
* Experience of working to prescribed guidelines and codes of practice
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential criteria
* Evidence of effective communication skills, both written and oral
* Evidence of ability to respond quickly to changing priorities, organising and prioritising own workload to meet deadlines
* Evidence of ability to exercise judgement when dealing with queries and to analyse and resolve problems effectively
* Excellent attention to detail
* Ability to build and maintain good working relationships, with colleagues, stakeholders and contractors
* Self-motivated
* Enthusiastic and positive attitude
Our Mission
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.
Our Vision
Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Our Values
Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.