1. The experience of becoming an NHS Foundation Trust – implications for Facilities Management Kevan Taylor Chief Executive Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust

2. Today’s discussion What’s different about being an FT The impact on the Organisation Some specifics for Facilities Management Opportunities for yourselves…….

3. What’s different about being an FT Membership based organisation –Members –Council of Governors Independently regulated Financially viable with financial flexibilities Well governed Operating in a “commercial” environment

4. Impact on the Trust BIG ! Root and branch overhaul of finance and governance Affects the Gardeners! 18 month Board obsession

5. Impact on the Trust - continued Stronger managerial grip Clear financial plan Clear service plan Clear Estate and FM plan More business focussed culture Beginnings of real engagement with Governors and members

6. Some FM specifics The Board is suddenly very interested in what you do The value of property and property management becomes very real Quality of environments and facilities management crucial to business success Particular benefits from financial flexibilities You will be a target for efficiencies and income generation

7. Opportunities for yourselves…... The Bushel has been nicked……..check your lights Understand the wider context and exploit it You have skills and experience (contracts, procurement, project management, capital planning etc.) that everyone wants Explain to the CEO and Board just how much you can help them…………….