Support Services Manager
Buckshaw Hospital & Euxton Hall Hospital
Full Time 37.We are looking for a motivated and experienced Support Services Manager to lead the delivery of non-clinical services across two of our hospitals - Buckshaw & Euxton Hall. housekeeping & catering.
Lead and manage the support services team to ensure the smooth running of all non-clinical operational services.
Ensure compliance with health & safety, infection control, food hygiene, and other regulatory standards.
Monitor and maintain high standards of cleanliness, catering, and facilities in line with Ramsay Health Care UK policies.
Manage departmental budgets, staff rotas, and service contracts effectively.
Conduct audits and quality checks regularly and implement improvement plans as needed.
Work collaboratively with clinical teams to support patient care through excellent service provision.
Recruit, train, and appraise support services staff, fostering a culture of accountability and customer service.
Proven experience in facilities or support services management, preferably in a healthcare setting.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements (e.g. CQC, COSHH, HACCP).
Experience with budgeting, rota planning, and supplier management.
25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
~ Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
~ Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
~ Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
~ Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
~ Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
~ Employee Assistance Programme
~ Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
~ Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.
We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.
Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.
Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
This position is subject to background and DBS checks.