Head of Facilities

NHS; Ashford; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Head of Facilities to join their professional team in Ashford. This pivotal role supports clinical teams by managing facilities effectively, ensuring that patient care remains a top priority. The organization is committed to high standards and values diversity, equity, and inclusion, making it a great place to work. With a focus on community health, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in improving patient experiences and outcomes. If you are adaptable and passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management and a passion for patient care.
• Ability to drive and travel as required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Support NHS clinical teams by managing facilities effectively.
• Ensure high standards of patient care and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Degree in Management or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Head of Facilities to join our professional team in Ashford.

We're a close team but we're never exclusive. If you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas, we would love to hear from you.

Main Duties of the Job

Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS in delivering excellent patient care? Great patient care requires great people to support clinical teams. That's where you come in.

We're always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable individuals to join our outstanding trust. This role is vital as you'll utilize your knowledge, experience, and expertise to support our dedicated NHS frontline teams.

We put patients first, and we expect all our colleagues to do the same. Although NHS experience isn't a requirement, you must share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and maintain this passion throughout your professional activities.

The role presents challenges, but you'll know your input contributes to the excellent experience our patients and service users receive daily.

About Us

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we are committed to delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve community health. To achieve this, we seek outstanding people who embody our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive, and Excellent.

We believe that a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion improves patient care and fosters a happier workforce. We pride ourselves on being diverse and welcome applications from individuals with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

We collect information about your protected characteristics to ensure equitable access to career opportunities and to support our journey to becoming a Great Place to Work. This information is confidential and only used for these purposes.

As a flexible working organization, we support arrangements that suit both our staff and our patients. Discuss flexible working options with us—designed to fit your personal and family commitments.

Explore career pathways with KCHFT and see where your career can go.

Details

• Posted on: 08 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 8b
• Salary: £62,215 to £72,293 per year (pro-rata)
• Contract: Secondment
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference: 846-7165804-EP

Job Location

Trinity House, Ashford, TN25 4AZ

Job Description & Responsibilities

This role requires the ability to drive, as many duties involve traveling. A full UK driving license is necessary unless you have a disability preventing driving. Please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail] for support if needed.

Review the job description and person specification carefully. Demonstrate how your experience meets the criteria in your application. Contact our recruitment team if you need an alternative application format. Ensure all information provided is accurate and truthful.

If you have questions, the recruiting manager's contact details are available in the job advert.

To improve your chances of shortlisting, apply promptly, as roles may close early due to high interest.

We encourage all staff with direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated for safety reasons.

Learn more about our community-focused approach.

Good luck! We look forward to welcoming you to #teamKCHFT and #cometocommunity.

Selection Process

As part of our values-based recruitment, you will complete two additional activities beyond the competency-based interview. Details will be provided if shortlisted. The provisional date for the selection event is 8th May, subject to change.