Facilities Manager - GP Practice

TLP; Leominster; Presencial; GBP 30 000 - 40 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Permanent, full-time employment

Resumo da oferta

GP Practice in Leominster is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee day-to-day premises management, health and safety, and compliance for a busy GP surgery. You will coordinate maintenance, manage suppliers, and ensure vaccines and cold storage meet required standards.

The role requires strong organisational skills, practical problem-solving and the ability to take ownership of the practice environment. Experience in healthcare facilities is advantageous.

Qualificações

• Experience in facilities management or premises management.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and maintaining compliant records.
• Proactive problem-solver with ability to take ownership.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to liaise with contractors and suppliers.
• Good IT skills and record-keeping.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day management and upkeep of the practice premises.
• Carry out routine building inspections and address maintenance issues.
• Coordinate repairs and external contractors as required.
• Ensure building, equipment and facilities are maintained to a high standard.
• Monitor supplies and manage stock ordering to keep the practice equipped.
• Support health and safety procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Conduct routine health and safety checks and ensure compliance checks are completed on time.
• Maintain documentation, checklists and records for premises management.
• Identify risks and take action to maintain a safe environment for staff and patients.
• Oversee routine vaccine refrigerator and cold storage checks and keep temperature logs.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate ordering of general practice supplies.
• Liaise with colleagues, suppliers, contractors and service providers.
• Provide general operational and administrative support and help review and improve processes.

Conhecimentos

Facilities management

Premises management

Office management

Health and safety

Compliance documentation

Vendor coordination

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT skills

Independent working

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Facilities Manager - GP Practice

Location: Leominster, Herefordshire

Salary: £30,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00am-4:00pm; Friday, 10:30am-6:30pm

About the Role

We are seeking an organised, proactive and hands-on Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of the premises and facilities at a busy GP practice in Leominster.

This is a varied role combining facilities management, health and safety, premises compliance and general practice administration. You will play an important part in ensuring the practice remains safe, compliant, well-maintained and fully equipped to support both staff and patients.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, a practical approach to problem-solving and the confidence to take ownership of the day-to-day running of the practice environment.

Previous experience in facilities management, office management, premises management or a similar operational role would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities and Premises Management

Oversee the day-to-day management and upkeep of the practice premises.

Carry out routine building inspections and premises checks, identifying and addressing maintenance issues.

Coordinate repairs, maintenance work and external contractors where required.

Ensure the building, equipment and facilities are maintained to an appropriate standard.

Monitor supplies and arrange stock ordering to ensure the practice remains adequately equipped.

Health, Safety and Compliance

Support the implementation and monitoring of health and safety procedures across the practice.

Carry out routine health and safety checks and maintain accurate records.

Help ensure relevant building inspections, servicing and compliance checks are completed within required timescales.

Maintain appropriate documentation, checklists and records relating to premises management.

Identify potential risks and take appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for staff and patients.

Vaccine and Cold Storage Monitoring

Oversee routine vaccine refrigerator and cold storage temperature checks in line with practice procedures and applicable guidance.

Ensure temperature records are accurately maintained and any deviations are escalated promptly.

Monitor relevant equipment and storage arrangements to support the safe storage of vaccines.

Ensure any concerns regarding storage temperatures or equipment performance are reported and managed in accordance with established protocols.

Stock and General Operations

Monitor stock levels and coordinate the ordering of general practice supplies.

Maintain organised storage areas and ensure supplies are readily available when needed.

Liaise with colleagues, suppliers, contractors and external service providers.

Provide general operational and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the practice.

Assist with reviewing and improving existing processes, procedures and systems.

About You

We are looking for someone who is reliable, methodical and comfortable managing a varied workload with competing priorities.

• Previous experience in facilities management, premises management, office management or a similar operational role.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• A good understanding of health and safety responsibilities and the importance of maintaining accurate compliance records.
• A practical, proactive approach to identifying problems and finding solutions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence liaising with contractors, suppliers and colleagues.
• Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and take responsibility for day-to-day tasks.
• A high level of attention to detail, particularly when carrying out checks and maintaining records.

Experience working within a healthcare setting, GP surgery or other regulated environment would be beneficial, particularly in relation to premises compliance and vaccine cold chain procedures.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• A varied role with responsibility for the smooth operation of the practice premises.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a healthcare environment supporting staff and patients.

Working Hours

The standard working pattern is:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am-4:00pm
• Friday: 10:30am-6:30pm

The successful candidate will be expected to work on-site at the GP practice in Leominster.