Job summary We have an exciting opportunity to recruit Band 3 Housekeeping Team Leaders to join our busy Housekeeping Department at Good Hope Hospital We are looking for individuals who are fully committed to providing a very high standard of work to support the needs of the Trust and to meet the high standards required to provide a safe environment for the care of our patients They must be motivated and driven, have the ability to supervise a large workforce and enjoy working under pressure in a fast paced Hospital environment. With the support of the Deputy Housekeeping Manager the post holders is required to lead and supervise the Housekeeping Team to ensure the environment is maintained to the highest possible standard. If you have the relevant experience and knowledge of the cleaning industry and you are an effective communicator then we would like to hear from you. The post holders will be required to work a rotating 6 weeks shift pattern between the hours of 07:00 20:30 Monday to Sunday, Shift patterns will include working Mornings, Afternoons or Evenings. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be part of the team required to lead and supervise a large number of Housekeeping Operatives. They will be responsible for ensuring the hospital environment is maintained to the highest standard as per the NHS National Standard of Healthcare Cleanliness. To achieve this, their daily duties will include the allocation of tasks, completion of payroll information, monitoring sickness, staff training, conducting staff appraisals, staff welfare, promoting good practices and monitoring standards of cleanliness. The post holder must be an effective communicator, have Knowledge of the NHS National Standard of Healthcare Cleanliness, NHS policies, health and safety and risk management. They must also be willing to undertake training in a competence qualification and be IT literate About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 304-9002407PM Job locations Good Hope Hospital Rectory Rd Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B75 7RR Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic level of education in literacy and numeracy (E) NVQ Level 2 Cleaning NVQ Level 2 Infection Control Desirable BICS Level 2 Food Hygiene Level 2 Experience Essential Minimum 1 years' experience as a cleaning operative in the cleaning industry Willingness to train for job development Awareness of hospital routines/procedures Demonstrate sound knowledge of NHS cleaning techniques Ability to motivate and develop staff Ability to meet unplanned work deadlines or demands Desirable Awareness of NHS Cleaning techniques as per National Cleaning Manual Awareness of Health and Safety policies and procedures Additional Criteria Essential Physically able to undertake all duties and comply with all relevant Trust policies Flexible and reliable for the needs of the service Willingness to suggest, assist and implement any changes to improve our standard of care supervision and to work within established guidelines Desirable Work well under pressure Pleasant personality Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic level of education in literacy and numeracy (E) NVQ Level 2 Cleaning NVQ Level 2 Infection Control Desirable BICS Level 2 Food Hygiene Level 2 Experience Essential Minimum 1 years' experience as a cleaning operative in the cleaning industry Willingness to train for job development Awareness of hospital routines/procedures Demonstrate sound knowledge of NHS cleaning techniques Ability to motivate and develop staff Ability to meet unplanned work deadlines or demands Desirable Awareness of NHS Cleaning techniques as per National Cleaning Manual Awareness of Health and Safety policies and procedures Additional Criteria Essential Physically able to undertake all duties and comply with all relevant Trust policies Flexible and reliable for the needs of the service Willingness to suggest, assist and implement any changes to improve our standard of care supervision and to work within established guidelines Desirable Work well under pressure Pleasant personality 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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Good Hope Hospital Rectory Rd Sutton Coldfield West Midlands B75 7RR Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)