Job summary The Mid Yorkshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are looking to recruit 3 Quality Assurance Auditors to join our dedicated team. We are looking for self motivated and enthusiastic team members with auditing and supervising experience who would like to be part of a high performing and dedicated management team. You will also ensure that a high level of standard of cleanliness can be maintained at all times within the Trust. You will also be able to enjoy the many benefits offered to you as a valued member of staff including discounts with numerous retailers, an attractive pension scheme, an onsite nursery, car parking and much, much more. This is a full time position, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, either 09.00am - 17.00pm or 14.00pm - 22.00pm Main duties of the job To work as a part of the Quality Assurance Team auditing the standard of cleanliness in all areas in accordance with the national cleaning standards. The Supervisor will be required to exercise initiative and judgement when completing audits on wards and non-clinical areas using the systems in place. They will be courteous and caring to patients, visitors and all service users, ward-based Housekeeping Services and Patient Movement services. They will also require knowledge of Clinical waste procedures (HTM007) This position will cover auditing service across our three hospitals sites at Pinderfields, Dewsbury and Pontefract. About us We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce. We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care. We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience. We have a clear vision and you could be part of this If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you. Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9377-INFRA0253 Job locations Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF14dg Dewsbury & District Hospital Halifax Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 4HS Pontefract Hospital Friarwood Lane Pontefract West Yorkshire WF8 1PL Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities Delivering the Service - on a daily basis Supervisors will be required to plan and deliver audits in a timely manner across Mid Yorks sites, answering any issues/queries by service users To monitor facilities staff in all the elements of their role whilst auditing, asking relevant questions to ensure a high knowledge level is being attained, Making sure all rectifications needed are completed in the timescale required. To Audit clinical waste processes in line with HTM007 and deliver reports to the Facilities manager. QA Auditors are required to work with staff teams to ensure correct auditing techniques are carried out fulfilling the audit needs. A QA Auditor will be required to have the knowledge and technical ability to be able to undertake and teach staff the skills necessary to complete service delivery. Support the Trusts Health and Safety Policy ensuring staff are trained to ensure the safety of staff visitors and patients within their area of work. Actively support the reduction in food wastage. To support the Team Leaders in ensuring equipment used to deliver the service is of the standard required and is maintained to physical and technical standards. To inform Team Leaders of the ordering requirements to maintain sufficient stock levels to deliver the service. Undertake initial investigation and reporting of untoward incidents and accidents using Datix. Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities Delivering the Service - on a daily basis Supervisors will be required to plan and deliver audits in a timely manner across Mid Yorks sites, answering any issues/queries by service users To monitor facilities staff in all the elements of their role whilst auditing, asking relevant questions to ensure a high knowledge level is being attained, Making sure all rectifications needed are completed in the timescale required. To Audit clinical waste processes in line with HTM007 and deliver reports to the Facilities manager. QA Auditors are required to work with staff teams to ensure correct auditing techniques are carried out fulfilling the audit needs. A QA Auditor will be required to have the knowledge and technical ability to be able to undertake and teach staff the skills necessary to complete service delivery. Support the Trusts Health and Safety Policy ensuring staff are trained to ensure the safety of staff visitors and patients within their area of work. Actively support the reduction in food wastage. To support the Team Leaders in ensuring equipment used to deliver the service is of the standard required and is maintained to physical and technical standards. To inform Team Leaders of the ordering requirements to maintain sufficient stock levels to deliver the service. Undertake initial investigation and reporting of untoward incidents and accidents using Datix. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of education in English and Maths Desirable Level 3 Food Safety or prepared to study for within 3 months. NVQ 2 or equivalent IOSH Supervising Safely Safety or prepared to study for within 3 months ILM 2 Supervisory Studies or prepared to study for within 3 months Experience Essential Previous Supervisory experience Desirable Experience of working within a health care setting Knowledge and Awareness Essential Knowledge of clerical work Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Awareness of own limitations Desirable Awareness of Health & Safety issues Awareness of Moving & Handling issues Skills and Abilities Essential Develop and maintain positive working relationships Maintain a safe working environment for self and others Willingness to take on tasks Desirable Record of efficiency Good communication and positive contributions to previous employment Proven record of excellent filing and organisational skills Personal Attributes Essential Friendly, respectful of colleagues Other Essential Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service. Understanding of need to maintain confidentiality Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of education in English and Maths Desirable Level 3 Food Safety or prepared to study for within 3 months. NVQ 2 or equivalent IOSH Supervising Safely Safety or prepared to study for within 3 months ILM 2 Supervisory Studies or prepared to study for within 3 months Experience Essential Previous Supervisory experience Desirable Experience of working within a health care setting Knowledge and Awareness Essential Knowledge of clerical work Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Awareness of own limitations Desirable Awareness of Health & Safety issues Awareness of Moving & Handling issues Skills and Abilities Essential Develop and maintain positive working relationships Maintain a safe working environment for self and others Willingness to take on tasks Desirable Record of efficiency Good communication and positive contributions to previous employment Proven record of excellent filing and organisational skills Personal Attributes Essential Friendly, respectful of colleagues Other Essential Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service. Understanding of need to maintain confidentiality 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF14dg Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)