Head of Technical (Band 8d)

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Technical to join us in developing our plans for a new hospital for Airedale. On 25 May 2023, the Government announced that Airedale General Hospital will be rebuilt by 2030, in recognition of the current structural issues facing the existing hospital.

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to be involved in a major hospital development. We are seeking an enthusiastic Head of Technical to join our team and help advance our scheme.

If you are interested in the role and would like more details, please contact Kyle Hookway from Insight Executive Group, our exclusive partner for this campaign.

07939 824739

Main Duties of the Job

The postholder will operate effectively in a complex and ambiguous environment, fostering collaboration and demonstrating good judgment. They will model behaviors aligned with our organizational values of collaboration, even-handedness, involvement, and impact, encouraging similar behaviors in colleagues.

The programme team is newly developing and based at Airedale General Hospital, offering flexible and agile working options. Some off-site travel may be required to support local events and activities.

Working for Our Organization

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, including Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality, Ecoaware & Admin Network

Our Values

We recognize that our staff\’s dedication makes a difference for our patients. Our values are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working Together for Patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Questions? Contact the recruiting manager for more information.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

For further details, see the attached full job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• Chartered professional membership of an appropriate construction or engineering institution
• Masters degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• Experience in NHS or other high-profile organizations

Experience

Essential:

• Experience delivering Estates, Facilities, and Capital projects in healthcare
• Experience managing or supporting large-scale change programs in the public sector
• Proven management success in NHS Trusts or similar
• Expertise in construction management, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management
• Experience in policy or service development and governance processes

Knowledge

Essential:

• Knowledge of the New Hospital Programme
• Awareness of guidance on Reinforced Aerated Autoclaved Concrete (RAAC)
• Understanding of construction methodologies including MMC
• Knowledge of healthcare M&E systems, regulations, standards by CQC, and sustainable policies including NZC

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