Job summary
At University Hospitals Sussex we are looking for a Laundry Maintenance Supervisor.
Working closely with the Workshop Manager and Head of Estates in relation to management of the Trust's Laundry services, the post holder will be responsible for all aspects of Laundry services on the St Richards site, including (but not limited to): Building and Engineering services and all laundry maintenance, Statutory and mandatory requirements, Engineering development and Estates led projects.
You will deal with a wide range of challenges and solve problems using your engineering skills to directly improve patient care and outcomes, making a real difference in people's lives.
You will receive extensive training and development opportunities, including access to courses and certifications to help you advance in your career.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave, as well as health and wellbeing programs.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to something truly meaningful.
Before applying for the position, please review the job description and person specifications to ensure your qualifications and experience meet the required criteria.
Note in advance
The interviews will be held in person and a workplace-based assessment may be required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will manage the day-to-day operations of SRH Laundry and develop these services in accordance with corporate policies and strategies, emphasising the cultural changes and innovations essential to modernising health care. Maintaining a culture that engages and involves direct reports in decisions on how services are delivered and the provision and promotion of patient-centred, excellent customer services in a professional and caring manner at all times.
To efficiently maintain and provide a reliable laundry maintenance service at St Richards Hospital. To undertake day to day Planned and reactive maintenance activities in line with SLA's as determined by the needs of the service. To work directly on large, complex laundry equipment ensuring it is safe and in compliance with statutory and other regulatory requirements.
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.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Communication and Relationship
- Establish and develop effective communications with all key laundry stakeholders, both internal and external
- Ensuring verbal and written complaints are dealt with effectively and that any remedial action is undertaken
- Developing sound stakeholder relationships, through the positive responses to all stakeholder issues raised
- Able to provide and receive highly complex, technical or sensitive information from stakeholders and utilise it as required
- Exchanges maintenance, technical project-related information with specialists, non-specialists.
- Able to negotiate with stakeholders, suppliers and contractors
- Providing expert advice, ensuring that the Estates management can face scrutiny or any challenges by internal/external auditors in terms of Health and Safety, Standards of Service, Compliance with National Standards and other NHS documents relating to the Management of NHS facilities
Analytical and Judgemental
- Auditing, reviewing, proposing and implementing service improvements wherever possible to meet the National Engineering Standards and compliance requirements, ensuring that good performance ratings are achieved
- Monitoring and alerting the direct line managers of any non-compliance with statutory and mandatory regulations and taking the necessary remedial action to address
- Using multiple data and information sets to interpret and analyse performance and identify any potential issues arising within Laundry equipment
Please see job description & person specs for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Communication and Relationship
- Establish and develop effective communications with all key laundry stakeholders, both internal and external
- Ensuring verbal and written complaints are dealt with effectively and that any remedial action is undertaken
- Developing sound stakeholder relationships, through the positive responses to all stakeholder issues raised
- Able to provide and receive highly complex, technical or sensitive information from stakeholders and utilise it as required
- Exchanges maintenance, technical project-related information with specialists, non-specialists.
- Able to negotiate with stakeholders, suppliers and contractors
- Providing expert advice, ensuring that the Estates management can face scrutiny or any challenges by internal/external auditors in terms of Health and Safety, Standards of Service, Compliance with National Standards and other NHS documents relating to the Management of NHS facilities
Analytical and Judgemental
- Auditing, reviewing, proposing and implementing service improvements wherever possible to meet the National Engineering Standards and compliance requirements, ensuring that good performance ratings are achieved
- Monitoring and alerting the direct line managers of any non-compliance with statutory and mandatory regulations and taking the necessary remedial action to address
- Using multiple data and information sets to interpret and analyse performance and identify any potential issues arising within Laundry equipment
Please see job description & person specs for full details
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate/diploma or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through courses and experience in construction or engineering subject
- Professional Knowledge of a full range of trade procedures acquired through a 4 year accredited training course on required equipment; level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent plus relevant training or equivalent experience, plus additional training and developed skills e.g. pneumatics/hydraulics
Desirable
- Specialist Knowledge of industrial laundry maintenance
- Qualifications and experience attained in hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC programming and steam generator control systems
Communicaton and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Good verbal, written, presentation, report writing and negotiation skills, with the ability to develop, communicate and gain ownership for a clear vision and direction
Desirable
- Able to communicate technical information to non-technical persons
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
EDI
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate/diploma or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through courses and experience in construction or engineering subject
- Professional Knowledge of a full range of trade procedures acquired through a 4 year accredited training course on required equipment; level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent plus relevant training or equivalent experience, plus additional training and developed skills e.g. pneumatics/hydraulics
Desirable
- Specialist Knowledge of industrial laundry maintenance
- Qualifications and experience attained in hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC programming and steam generator control systems
Communicaton and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Good verbal, written, presentation, report writing and negotiation skills, with the ability to develop, communicate and gain ownership for a clear vision and direction
Desirable
- Able to communicate technical information to non-technical persons
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
EDI
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
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).
