Facilities Team Leader

Job summary

At Summerlands Hospital Site we are looking for an experienced individual who wants to contribute to our vision of providing excellent patient-centred and compassionate care within high quality, hygienic and comfortable environments.

We are interested in hearing from people who can make a difference with their positive outlook, energy, dedication, and expertise.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting position where you'll have a great opportunity to lead a team of service assistants and be involved in the local shaping and development of this post.

You'll work under the guidance of the Clinical Service Manager and ward managers and will be responsible for day-to-day housekeeping, estates, and facilities operations.

This will include the managing, leading and coordinating of a team of Band 2 Service Assistants across our hospital site which includes 2 busy wards.

The role will include overseeing and maintaining our Trust's high standards of hygiene, catering, and housekeeping. This will involve coordinating the service assistant team deployment, supervision, and training needs.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits includingflexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progressionand regular conversations, not to mention ourBlue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

With this position, you will be offered a competitive hourly rate. You will also receive full on the job trainingand receiverecognised training qualificationsto expand your knowledge.

You will also have the opportunity to become a member of the temporary staff team and pick up additional shiftswithin the Trust.