Job summary
Previous applicants need not apply
The role will involve the daily supervision of a large group of staff. It will involve attending wards and departments to complete audits to ensure that cleanliness levels are maintained. You will conduct appraisals, return to work interviews and training of new staff etc.
Hotel services is a fast paced department. You will need to be a self motivated individual who thrives in both working alone and also within a team.
You must lead by example at all times. We have extremely high standards in our Trust and we rely on our supervisors to help ensure this is maintained.
You will be required to work bank holidays.
Available posts;
1 x Monday to Friday 18.00-22.00 - fixed
1 x Saturday and Sunday 15.00-22.00 - fixed
- Interview Date Monday, 12 August 2024
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
Main duties of the job
This role involves the supervision of a team of Domestic Assistants to ensure cleaning to a high standard in all areas within the Freeman Hospital and external clinics. Previous experience as a Domestic Assistant in the NHS or similar environment would be preferred although full training will be given.
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the supervision of cleaning methods and frequencies in a designated area of the hospital, ensuring that the required standards are achieved.
- To supervise the domestic assistants, to ensure that their duties are carried out safely and using correct procedures and materials at frequencies laid down in the specification of work.
- Also the training of domestics to use machinery and the correct methods of cleaning.
- To ensure timely completion of PLB/appraisals for domestic staff.
- To ensure all mandatory training is completed on time.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the supervision of cleaning methods and frequencies in a designated area of the hospital, ensuring that the required standards are achieved.
- To supervise the domestic assistants, to ensure that their duties are carried out safely and using correct procedures and materials at frequencies laid down in the specification of work.
- Also the training of domestics to use machinery and the correct methods of cleaning.
- To ensure timely completion of PLB/appraisals for domestic staff.
- To ensure all mandatory training is completed on time.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of technical aspects of the job, e.g. machinery, cleaning materials, products and processes
Skills
Essential
- Supervisory, leadership and motivation skills
- Good communication skills
- IT skills essential to the role.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in domestic services environment
Desirable
- Previous experience in the Cleaning Industry
- Previous Supervisory experience
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification such as BICS (or working towards)
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of technical aspects of the job, e.g. machinery, cleaning materials, products and processes
Skills
Essential
- Supervisory, leadership and motivation skills
- Good communication skills
- IT skills essential to the role.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in domestic services environment
Desirable
- Previous experience in the Cleaning Industry
- Previous Supervisory experience
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification such as BICS (or working towards)
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
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).
