Salary
£43,742 – £50,056 a year
Job type
Full-time
Main area
Corporate – Capital Planning and Development
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
180-F-233083-RE
Employer
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Addenbrookes Hospital-Corporate
Town
Cambridge
Salary
£43,742 – £50,056 p.a. pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/07/2023 23:59
Interview date
14/08/2023
Job overview
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a competent Clerk of Works to join the Capital Planning and Development Department, within Capital, Estates and Facilities, to oversee standards and performance of construction and refurbishment projects.
Ideally suited to an existing Clerk of Works, Construction Site Managers, Building Surveyors and Building Inspectors or equivalent experience in a similar role who could adapt their skills to this challenging role.
Over recent years, the wider team has successfully delivered a wide range of projects including a Paediatric Ward refurbishment, construction of two new Operating Theatres and replacement of CT Scanners and Linear Accelerators, whilst managing a minor works project portfolio of up to 100 live projects in a month. The Clerk of Works will ensure the projects are delivered to the agreed drawings and specification, standards, guidance and legislation.
You will have experience of working as part of a team, ideally in the healthcare construction industry. You will have excellent communication skills, be enthusiastic and ready for the challenge of delivering the Trust’s ambitious capital improvement programme.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Engineering Development Manager to deliver a quality control, quality checks and health and safety inspection service ensuring best value in relation to all construction projects within the team programme of works.
Responsible for monitoring, examining and keeping accurate records of works carried out by contractors in properties owned or controlled by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, ensuring contractors commissioned meet the specified standards.
Works predominantly limited to the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust campus but there may be a requirement to visit manufacturers to review quality further afield.
Responsible for completing all relevant documents relating to standards of work and resources used by a contractor, bringing to the attention of the appropriate senior managers, issues of importance or potential concern.
Take responsibility for all aspects of health and safety, evaluation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), policies and procedures prior to the commencement and during the delivery of a project.
Monitor quality of work undertaken in relation to the Quality Standards set for a project with an appropriate level of understanding of work procedures and practices underpinned with knowledge and understanding of the construction industry.
Provide a supervisory role and advice to colleagues, contractors, external stakeholders and other Trust staff.
Working for our organisation
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
The advert will close at midnight on 31 July 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Qualified to NVQ Level IIII in Construction or other relevant qualifications
A building qualification is desirable however, relevant experience of building construction or refurbishment could be considered
A Health and Safety Professional qualification
Desirable criteria
Degree in Construction
A member of the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI)
NEBOSH General and/or Construction Certificate (or equivalent qualification)
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Experience
Essential criteria
Extensive Clerk of Works experience preferably in acute hospital environment working in both clinical and non-clinical areas
Further details / informal visits contact
Name
Claire Howe
Job title
Head of Capital Planning and Development
Email address
claire.howe6@nhs.net
Telephone number
01223 217604