University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Southern Health FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, Solent NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals FT.

Main duties of the job

The Estates team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust are excited to announce that they are looking to add a Permit Officer to join their existing dedicated team.

You will be responsible for the day management of the electronic permit system, and ensuring requests are processed within an agreed timeframe to help ensure the effective delivery of capital, and planned and reactive works.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will require a good working knowledge and experience with permit systems, processes and procedures and be able to interpret, process and coordinate the permit requests.

You will be working closely with the capital and estates teams to ensure that the requests are reviewed and actioned effectively.

You will be required to demonstrate good communication/interpersonal skills to work with all teams across the wider EFCD teams as well as with external parties.

You will be responsible for ensuring all permit records are managed appropriately to demonstrate the safe and compliant management of engineering activities on site.
Aptitudes and skills required.Essential criteria
Must have a strong focus on quality, safety and customer service Good written and verbal communication, especially on technical matters Must be capable of negotiating with and presenting to, line professionals within and outside the NHS Must be able to work on own initiative with limited supervision/direction Must have or obtain a current driving license within 6 months to enable prompt attendance across University Hospital Southampton buildings in emergencies

Person Specification

Qualifications / training required

Essential

• Relevant Level 4 Qualification or experience
• Advanced IT Skills
• IOSH Managing Safely or Equivalent

Desirable

• Degree qualification

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential

• Experience in an operational / construction environment
• Experience of working to SSOW and PTW

Desirable

• Relevant experience in the health service environment

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential

• Must have a strong focus on quality, safety and customer service
• Good written and verbal communication, especially on technical matters
• PC literate able to use email, word processing, spreadsheets and read AutoCAD drawings
• Sound knowledge of regulations, statutory requirements and standards, appropriate in the built environment
• Should be able to handle consultants and contractors in an assertive manner

Values and behaviours

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

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