Job summary
The Yorkshire Ambulance Service are seeking experienced 1st level working line manager for various assigned locations to support the cleaning provision needs for the Trust within given assigned locations and staff.
The role is to Line manage/supervise the Ancillary provision with our Head Quarters and satellite locations ensuring domestic staff and their activities provide a safe and clean environment for staff and visitors.
This vacancy will require ability to work Evenings / weekends and allocated Bank holidays and will potentially be required to manage other locations as required. (Transport Provided)
Flexible approach to working hours will be required towards meeting and capturing staff support.
A driving license IS ESSENTIAL - You will be required to confirm within your application that you hold a fulldriving license which must also be valid in the UK.
Main duties of the job
Duties to include:
The post holder will be required to perform a wide range of first level line manager duties, associated to the provision of the Ancillary Service cleaning; inclusive of team-based working and the cover ofcleaning duties in staff absenceand as when required.
Support other line managers and locations across the Yorkshire area as and when required
Post holders will ensure a high standard of service delivery is maintained in relation to the cleaning provision requirements of your assigned sites and staff
About us
Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities.We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live.We employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,300 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service.Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, and we are continuously working across our partnership to improve our collective offer to staff in areas like health and wellbeing, benefits and flexible working incl. hybrid working.Benefits:o Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant)o 27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.o Contributory Pension.o NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.o Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes.o Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.o Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.o Well respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is to Line manage/supervise the Ancillary provision with our Head Quarters and satellite locations ensuring domestic staff and their activities provide a safe and clean environment for staff and visitors.
You will build professional relationships with department/site managers and all other service uses and stake holders; and will empower your team to follow this nature of relationship development.
The working days and times are dependent upon current provision required to meet operational demand of our service users.Provisional working hours are:
- primary 07:00-15:00 3 weeks
- 4th week; Evenings 13:00-21:00
- 1 Weekend working 07:00-13:00 (within the 4-week rota)
- This vacancy will require a degree of flexibility within shift patterns to ensure available support for staff and operational needs upon locations.
Post holders will develop a one team environment , nurturing, supporting and empowering our staff to achieve the required skills to meet service needs and encourage staff to engage in personal development.Post holders will ensure all practices and procedures are maintained to Trust standards.Post holders will be required to work with minimum supervision, flexibly and use their initiative in decision making.You must be reliable and conscientious with a good eye for detail and be able to work individually and as part of a dispersed team.The successful candidates must be flexible in their approach and convey a personal commitment to demonstrating the YAS values and behavior's.
Basic competency to use IT equipment; laptop use , tablets etc, is essential for this role.
Previous line management/supervisory experience is essential, previous cleaning experience within the NHS or private sector health care is desirable and the willingness to undertake line manager training and coursed as required.
Physical ability to undertaketherequired cleaning within a health care setting is essential. Please be aware, as this role is team based and physical in nature; you will be required to complete a mandatory physical assessment and occupational health assessment prior any offer of contract.Our training package includes NVQ, LMI and NCFE Learning and Development in Leadership and Infection Prevention and Control.
Please ensure you read and understand the attached job description before completing your application.
Completion of the supporting Information section within your application is essential and please include any relevant experience, knowledge and/or role related qualities to support your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is to Line manage/supervise the Ancillary provision with our Head Quarters and satellite locations ensuring domestic staff and their activities provide a safe and clean environment for staff and visitors.
You will build professional relationships with department/site managers and all other service uses and stake holders; and will empower your team to follow this nature of relationship development.
The working days and times are dependent upon current provision required to meet operational demand of our service users.Provisional working hours are:
- primary 07:00-15:00 3 weeks
- 4th week; Evenings 13:00-21:00
- 1 Weekend working 07:00-13:00 (within the 4-week rota)
- This vacancy will require a degree of flexibility within shift patterns to ensure available support for staff and operational needs upon locations.
Post holders will develop a one team environment , nurturing, supporting and empowering our staff to achieve the required skills to meet service needs and encourage staff to engage in personal development.Post holders will ensure all practices and procedures are maintained to Trust standards.Post holders will be required to work with minimum supervision, flexibly and use their initiative in decision making.You must be reliable and conscientious with a good eye for detail and be able to work individually and as part of a dispersed team.The successful candidates must be flexible in their approach and convey a personal commitment to demonstrating the YAS values and behavior's.
Basic competency to use IT equipment; laptop use , tablets etc, is essential for this role.
Previous line management/supervisory experience is essential, previous cleaning experience within the NHS or private sector health care is desirable and the willingness to undertake line manager training and coursed as required.
Physical ability to undertaketherequired cleaning within a health care setting is essential. Please be aware, as this role is team based and physical in nature; you will be required to complete a mandatory physical assessment and occupational health assessment prior any offer of contract.Our training package includes NVQ, LMI and NCFE Learning and Development in Leadership and Infection Prevention and Control.
Please ensure you read and understand the attached job description before completing your application.
Completion of the supporting Information section within your application is essential and please include any relevant experience, knowledge and/or role related qualities to support your application.
Person Specification
Experience & Work Achievements
Essential
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
- Significant supervisory and first line management experience
Desirable
- Previous experience working within a Health Service Provision
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective communicator (both verbal & written).
- Ability to prioritise tasks and to manage conflicting demands on time & resources, to deliver objectives
- IT skills - Computer literate and have basics abilities in the use Microsoft Outlook, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel .
- Ability to support staff engaged in personal and professional development.4
Knowledge & Education
Essential
- Driving license with full Category B entitlement
- level of knowledge acquired through courses and experience or 5 GCSE's minimum level C or equivalent
- Working knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety, COSHH, Risk Assessments preferably associated to standard procedures and practices within the cleaning services sector.
- Candidates must indicate an acceptance of and commitment to the principles underlying the Trust's Values .
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Cleanliness Audits, NHS Cleaning specifications and Care Quality Commission standards for Cleanliness.
Personal/Other
Essential
- Ability to work alone and deal with a number of issues in accordance with written procedures using initiative
- Ability to work unsocial hours on a 7 day relief rota system.
Person Specification
Experience & Work Achievements
Essential
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
- Significant supervisory and first line management experience
Desirable
- Previous experience working within a Health Service Provision
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective communicator (both verbal & written).
- Ability to prioritise tasks and to manage conflicting demands on time & resources, to deliver objectives
- IT skills - Computer literate and have basics abilities in the use Microsoft Outlook, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel .
- Ability to support staff engaged in personal and professional development.4
Knowledge & Education
Essential
- Driving license with full Category B entitlement
- level of knowledge acquired through courses and experience or 5 GCSE's minimum level C or equivalent
- Working knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety, COSHH, Risk Assessments preferably associated to standard procedures and practices within the cleaning services sector.
- Candidates must indicate an acceptance of and commitment to the principles underlying the Trust's Values .
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Cleanliness Audits, NHS Cleaning specifications and Care Quality Commission standards for Cleanliness.
Personal/Other
Essential
- Ability to work alone and deal with a number of issues in accordance with written procedures using initiative
- Ability to work unsocial hours on a 7 day relief rota system.
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.
