Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Facilities Team Leader

The closing date is 10 August 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity here at Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust to join our team we are looking for a Facilities Team Leader.

You will be responsible for supporting the Manager and supervising the cleaning and catering provision within the Community Hospital Site.

You will be able to organise and supervise the BCH Domestics in a professional manner and ensure the provision of an efficient and quality service whilst meeting the needs of all service users.

Provide a courteous service ensuring that all duties and responsibilities are carried out in accordance with all Health and Safety procedures.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Main duties of the job

Respond promptly and appropriately to enquiries by telephone, email and in person.

Provide a high standard of customer service.

Administrative work is prioritised and completed within prescribed timescales.

Be prepared to work as a Domestic Service Assistant at short notice on all wards or departments to cover staff absences

Ensure the service of meals and beverages are timely and meet the needs of both the patients and wards and ensure portion control and food presentation is monitored according to the patient's needs.

Work unsupervised and report/escalate concerns/issues to the Hotel Services Site Manager. Maintain quality of own work and encourage others to do so.

Maintain good communication and co-operation with all wards and departments and feedback information, seeking advice as and when necessary to the Facilities Site Manager.

Assist the Facilities Site Manager with administration duties to ensure the effective running of the service and the timely submission of information.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 a year Per annum Pro Rata for Part Time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-EFM-BR-0839

Job locations

Broomfield

Braintree Community Hospital Chadwick Drive

Braintree

CM7 2AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Facilities Team Leader role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Facilities Team Leader role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Communication Skills

Essential

Good communication skills, both verbally & written

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Basic IT & keyboard skills
Experience of undertaking NPSA cleaning audits

Desirable

Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Qualifications

Essential

Good education GCSE C or above including Maths & English
Knowledge of Health & Safety and Manual Handling
Knowledge of Infection Prevention
Knowledge & understanding of COSHH regulations

Desirable

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Person Specification

Communication Skills

Essential

Good communication skills, both verbally & written

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Basic IT & keyboard skills
Experience of undertaking NPSA cleaning audits

Desirable

Experience of working in a healthcare environment

Qualifications

Essential

Good education GCSE C or above including Maths & English
Knowledge of Health & Safety and Manual Handling
Knowledge of Infection Prevention
Knowledge & understanding of COSHH regulations

Desirable

Level 2 Food Hygiene

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Braintree Community Hospital Chadwick Drive

Braintree

CM7 2AL

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Braintree Community Hospital Chadwick Drive

Braintree

CM7 2AL

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)