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Main area: Housekeeping
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Positions: Full Time Positions and Additional Part Time and Bank Shifts available
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Working 5 Days over a 7 Day working week / Part Time Hours Available plus Bank Agreements Available)
Job ref: 279-6831302-FEB25
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 23/03/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex, we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Supervisor to join our Housekeeping Team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, and qualified professional to lead the housekeeping services across the site with particular focus on improving the patient experience.
This is a Band 3 position for Assistant Duty Manager (Monday – Sunday with flexibility to cover shifts on a rotational basis as required). Includes working weekends and evenings.
This is a high profile role and requires a competent and experienced supervisor who will be responsible for the delivery of high standards of cleaning and support to a large team of Housekeeping Assistants.
The aim of this post is to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Candidates should have excellent people management skills and have the ability to develop and embed a performance-driven team culture. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate highly effective communication and be able to lead a customer-focused team. You will be keen to explore new ideas whilst striving to ensure the Trust continues to deliver an effective and high-quality cleaning service.
If you have a proven track record of being able to deliver high-quality services, this could be the role for you and we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
* To assist and lead in the delivery of a quality housekeeping service achieving the highest possible standard of cleanliness and environment for patients, visitors, and staff at all times.
* Supervise effective and efficient housekeeping services that meet agreed Trust policies, procedures, and Housekeeping operational procedures.
* Responsible for the standards of cleanliness and hours worked in their areas of responsibility by adhering to the allocation of levels of labour and other costs, including the management of working rosters and cleaning chemicals.
* The post holder will ensure there is ownership of Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Soft FM customer services for all patients, staff, and visitors who attend the ward areas, clinical departments, and public areas.
* The post holder will need to be fully aware of the Trust’s Values & Behaviours initiative and act accordingly.
Person specification
Experience and Qualifications
* A good level of general education, numeracy, and literacy acquired through NVQ L3 or equivalent experience.
* A good standard of English is essential for effective communication and understanding.
* A good degree/experience in a customer-facing role.
* NVQ L3 in Cleaning & Support Services.
* Proven record of leading a team.
Skills
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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