Job summary
Following the recent success in recruiting a new supervisor to this role, we our now looking for a further supervisor to join our great team.
You will be joining a dynamic and enthusiastic team who work in close partnership with colleagues in our Estates and Facilities Division.
We are looking for a confident, natural leader to work as part of our Facilities Management Team. The post holder will directly manage resources and supervise the Housekeeping Team in maintaining a clean, safe environment for our patients, staff and visitors.
You will work in unity with the other team supervisors to contribute to, and build, a team ethos, develop our housekeeping staff, support their training and deliver a first class service.
Full training will be provided to support you and underpin your own career development.
We currently work a permanent shift pattern , over a 7 day rota, which includes early, late , weekends, bank holidays and night shifts.
Contract hours/days will be discussed at interview.
Rotating shifts are also a future possibility dependant on individuals and service needs.
Main duties of the job
Motivating and supporting the Team in the provision of a high quality service, holding team meetings and maintaining mandatory training and appraisal compliance.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Evidence of satisfactory Education at age 16
- Evidence of relevant knowledge and skills to NVQ4/diploma equivalent
- Supervisory management training
- Managing cleaning services
- Risk assessment
- To undertake required additional departmental training in post
Desirable
- Supervisory Management qualification
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Membership of British Institute of Cleaning
- Science (BICS) or other relevant Institute/Association
Experience
Essential
- 1-3 years supervisory management experience
- Supervising staff and supporting staff development
- Supervision of cleaning services
Desirable
- 1-3 years experience in supervisory management within a healthcare environment
- Working within a facilities / support services environment.
- Managing Health & Safety/Food Safety
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Word processing/IT skills
- Problem solving.
Desirable
- Cleaning practices related to infection control and decontamination
Other
Essential
- Basic knowledge of general health & safety
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Evidence of satisfactory Education at age 16
- Evidence of relevant knowledge and skills to NVQ4/diploma equivalent
- Supervisory management training
- Managing cleaning services
- Risk assessment
- To undertake required additional departmental training in post
Desirable
- Supervisory Management qualification
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Membership of British Institute of Cleaning
- Science (BICS) or other relevant Institute/Association
Experience
Essential
- 1-3 years supervisory management experience
- Supervising staff and supporting staff development
- Supervision of cleaning services
Desirable
- 1-3 years experience in supervisory management within a healthcare environment
- Working within a facilities / support services environment.
- Managing Health & Safety/Food Safety
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Word processing/IT skills
- Problem solving.
Desirable
- Cleaning practices related to infection control and decontamination
Other
Essential
- Basic knowledge of general health & safety
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
