Facilities Co-ordinator

This is a new role to support the FM team in the high level administrative delivery of a number of local, Trust and National initiatives and to drive compliance activity across the services, where accuracy and timeliness are crucial. The role will require someone who is able to be an independent worker against clear instruction and methodical and detailed in their approach. The service is seeking an individual who is competent in their communication skills with all disciplines of Trust staff where engagement with senior staff may be required and/or in seeking information in completion of the expectations of their role.

The FM Services are transitioning through a period of positive change and are proactively ensuring that the management team are able to support the strategic changes of compliance, standardisation and improvement to enhance the professional image and reputation of the service whilst continuing to provide a positive contribution to service efficiencies and quality to patients, staff and visitors.

To support the Facilities Leadership Team in the delivery of a comprehensive and effective Facilities service across Dorset HealthCare Sites.

To manage and coordinate a range of Trust wide Facilities compliance documents and processes - e.g. Fire Risk Assessments, H&S, audits on behalf of all Facilities team across the Trust, utilising data collection and electronic systems of file and folder management.

Collate the data provided by Facilities managers and produce reports to demonstrate compliance with statutory legislation, NHS Guidance and recognised safe practice.

To assist the Head of Fleet and Sustainability and the facilities leadership team with waste and energy management enquiries and provide administrative support as required.

To ensure facilities risk assessments and facilities policies are kept updated by policy owners and highlight to the Head of Facilities when reviews are due.

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.