Job summary
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 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 and Patient First initiatives and act accordingly.
Main duties of the job
To communicate effectively and give clear and concise instructions following interpretation of information coming through in a pressurised environment.
To hold regular 1:1 meetings with all direct reports.
Further communication will be required with a wide range of people, including colleagues, Service users, other Trust staff, visitors and contractors.
Liaise with Ward/Department Managers on a daily basis and in particular to inform outcomes of cleaning audits and agree action plans.
Complete any required documentation/requests for information to meet the requirements of the Trust's policies and procedures.Complete Cleaning documentation to meet the requirements of the Trust'sHousekeeping operational procedures and SOPs.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. 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 - 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 description
Job responsibilities
To supervise Housekeeping Assistants within designated area on a day-to-day basis, liaising with Housekeeping Duty Manager where necessary.
To regularly review the performance and effectiveness of each team member, coaching and retraining individuals where necessary in order to maintain the quality of cleaning services in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness in the NHS.
To carry out staff appraisals for all direct reposts and provide support with associated personal development plans.
Assist the Housekeeping Duty Manager where required to draw up and implement duty rotas, and allocate work, ensuring the designated area is staffed appropriately at all times. Wherever possible cover initial absences.
To ensure staff conform to security arrangements and maintain control of keys.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To supervise Housekeeping Assistants within designated area on a day-to-day basis, liaising with Housekeeping Duty Manager where necessary.
To regularly review the performance and effectiveness of each team member, coaching and retraining individuals where necessary in order to maintain the quality of cleaning services in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness in the NHS.
To carry out staff appraisals for all direct reposts and provide support with associated personal development plans.
Assist the Housekeeping Duty Manager where required to draw up and implement duty rotas, and allocate work, ensuring the designated area is staffed appropriately at all times. Wherever possible cover initial absences.
To ensure staff conform to security arrangements and maintain control of keys.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- A good level of general education, numeracy and literacy acquired through NVQ L4, BTEC, HND or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable
- Willing to undertake training as required i.e. COSHH, Infection Control, Health and Safety, Manual Handling, Food Safety, Fire Safety and all other training deemed mandatory to the role.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- A good level of general education, numeracy and literacy acquired through NVQ L4, BTEC, HND or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable
- Willing to undertake training as required i.e. COSHH, Infection Control, Health and Safety, Manual Handling, Food Safety, Fire Safety and all other training deemed mandatory to the role.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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.
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.
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).
