Band 3 Housekeeping Team leader
The closing date is 18 January 2026
Job summary
The post holder is required to lead and supervise a large number of Housekeeping Assistants, under the supervision of the Housekeeping Manager, ensuring the environment is maintained to the highest possible standard. Responsible for delivering daily Housekeeping services including the daily allocation of work, monitoring standards of cleanliness, reporting of maintenance faults and ensuring all clinical and non-clinical areas are fit for purpose as outlined in the Cleaning Standards.
Two Vacancies 1x 37.5 hours and 1x 22.5 hours.
Main duties of the job
1.To allocate precise and clean instruction of work to be performed on a daily basis to all Housekeeping Assistants through the completion of duty allocation rosters; ensuring adequate staffing levels are provided to all areas of the Trust; making alterations as circumstances and priorities dictate. Obtain additional manpower to ensure department responsibilities are fully covered; informing department management of gaps in services likely to impact on standards.
2.To ensure all staff know their duties; particularly when allocated to unfamiliar areas where requirements may differ. Ensure staff have the sufficient skills, training and materials to complete required tasks to a high standard within their allocated time.
3.To be visible on the 'shop floor'; monitoring departments and areas serviced by the Housekeeping Department; monitoring work ensuring cleaning tasks are undertaken and completed in line with the required standards.
4.To undertake a selection of areas as prioritise and carry out a formal monitoring of the service is being provided and record findings using a Quality Assurance System. In both cases ensure feedback of findings is reported to staff and colleagues; checking appropriate corrective actions are effectively taken.
5.Organise and participate in the carrying out and completion of specialist cleaning tasks such as stripping and re-applying emulsion floor polishes, carpet and upholstery shampooing, steam cleaning and sanitary descaling.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
12 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9014261
Job locations
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Employer's website
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