Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Responsible for the first line management supervision of the cleaning services team within a specified zone.
Responsible for the appropriate deployment of staff to ensure that agreed service requirements are met over a 7 day period.
To promote flexibility, teamwork and good working practices within the cleaning and catering teams.
To undertake appraisals for staff within zonal area of responsibility.
To undertake cleaning audits, point of service audits and surveys in line with Trust requirements and ensure any rectifications are undertaken in a timely manner.
Liaise with clinical staff regarding the delivery of service provision in cleaning.
Work with the Facilities Management Team to ensure continuous improvements to service delivery.
Where necessary undertake cleaning tasks to support the teams on an ad hoc basis.
Provide and receive routine information -to be able to inform staff and patients.
Resolve staffing issues; which may include changing the method of service.
Co-ordinate the requirements for the Trusts mini deep clean programme & ad hoc Hydro peroxide requests.
Ensure the availability of cleaning consumables at all times and monitor usage.
To stand in for colleagues in their absence in areas relating to the day to day running of specified areas of responsibility. Plan staff cleaning work; adjust staff rotas for unplanned absences; rotate visits for quality assurance spot checks.
Ensure that the issue and control of keys / swipe card access is managed in accordance with departmental Procedures / Trust Policy.
To assist the Training Team in the development and training of new and existing staff linked to personal.
To assist staff with new procedures; Explain technical issues, such as COSSH regulations, or those providing training.
Assist in the recruitment and selection process associated with the appointment of new employees.
Organise interviews, staff rotas, equipment repairs.
Implement relevant policies in Cleaning.
Undertake first line management reviews on sickness absence, timekeeping and performance where appropriate and in line with Trust policies and procedures. Undertake investigations when required together with counselling of staff when dealing with staff issues.
Ensure appropriate Health and Safety requirements.
Ensure infection control standards are met and adhered to.
Ensure national cleaning standards are adhered to & liaise closely with the infection control team to uphold trust standards.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Good basic level of secondary school education
* Knowledge of work procedures, practices and equipment for a catering and cleaning service, including advanced food hygiene processes, City & Guilds. NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
* ILM Training
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of personal development in previous employment
* Technical knowledge of cleaning equipment
* Knowledge of surveys and audits of NHS cleaning standards
Experience
Essential criteria
* Staff Supervision
* Working knowledge of hygiene/food hygiene, understanding of health and safety/risk management/NHS policies and procedures
Desirable criteria
* Previous experience in health or cleaning sector
* Previous experience of service level agreements
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential criteria
* Written and verbal communication and persuasion skills to explain technical issues, such as COSSH regulation
* Communication and relationship skills required for dealing with staff, patients, visitors, and external agencies
* Friendly and approachable
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
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The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr