Job summary
The post holder will be responsible on a day to day basis for ensuring a high standard of Cleaning Services in accordance with Soft Facilities Work Specifications, Performance Standards and Operational Policies. They will be required to undertake portering and first line maintenance duties, to provide support and supervision for all Soft Facilities staff and to act on behalf of the Assistant Operations Manager.
Main duties of the job
We currently have a vacancy for a Facilities Operational Team Leader to be responsible for the supervision of cleaning, portering and first line maintenance in Cardigan Integrated Care Centre. We need to recruit enthusiastic and committed individuals who are hardworking, motivated, forward thinking and innovative.
The post is demanding and the ideal candidate will have relevant experience in the field of large scale cleaning operations. The successful candidates will be required to work between the hours of 7am and 4pm, but the ability to work flexibly as required will be essential.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 04/08/2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 04/08/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Good level of general education
- City and Guilds 7643 parts 1 and 2 or equivalent knowledge/experience (including COPC/CPSS)
- ILM Level 3 Award in First Line Management or equivalent knowledge / experience
- Detailed Health & Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling knowledge
Desirable
- Coaching/Training Certificate
- Supervisory Training
- IOSH Certificate
- Healthcare Associated Infection Champion
- Good knowledge of HTMs and statutory requirements
- Any formal engineering courses
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with general public
- Supervisory/team leading experience
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Similar portering/ cleaning/ estates experience or some care experience
- Supervisory experience in similar establishment
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Good level of general education
- City and Guilds 7643 parts 1 and 2 or equivalent knowledge/experience (including COPC/CPSS)
- ILM Level 3 Award in First Line Management or equivalent knowledge / experience
- Detailed Health & Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling knowledge
Desirable
- Coaching/Training Certificate
- Supervisory Training
- IOSH Certificate
- Healthcare Associated Infection Champion
- Good knowledge of HTMs and statutory requirements
- Any formal engineering courses
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with general public
- Supervisory/team leading experience
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Similar portering/ cleaning/ estates experience or some care experience
- Supervisory experience in similar establishment
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
