About this role
Job summary
The role is accountable for interpretations of legal and national housekeeping policies and interpreting this into a deliverable operational practice that ensures GSTT sites are compliant.
The post holder will lead the implementation of the housekeeping strategy, providing expert advice to deliver operational services. It does this in partnership with internal stakeholders e.g. clinical groups and delivery groups alongside external stakeholders and other stakeholders relevant to individual sites and all GSTT locations.
The successful candidate will possess a high level of leadership expertise, alongside the ability to lead housekeeping functions to deliver operational excellence.
In line with the NHS Management and Leadership Framework and Code of Practice, the post holder will demonstrate compassionate, inclusive and accountable leadership, model GSTT values, and create psychologically safe environments in which staff can speak up, learn and improve.
The post holder will use service, workforce and quality insight to identify and reduce inequity, support anti-racist practice, and improve fairness, belonging and outcomes for staff, patients and service users, including people from marginalised groups.
Main duties of the job
Implementation of the housekeeping standards and operating procedures for housekeeping and rapid response provision across the entire GSTT estate Lead a site-based leadership team who oversee nearly 700 staff in the provision of housekeeping and rapid response services across the GSTT estate Deliver operational performance (financial and non-financial) targets against agreed service standards, including compliance with Financial & Procurement Regulations Continuously monitor and review services; identify and implement service, operational and financial improvements to deliver within allocated budgets, improving value for money, including being responsive to changing business needs Leadership Standards (Aligned to NHS Management and Leadership Framework) - Lead with compassion, integrity and accountability, making clear, fair and timely decisions and taking responsibility for outcomes
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best-known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark
The NHS Pension Scheme - one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK. When you start working for the NHS you automatically become a member, and you will get an excellent package of pension benefits.
Interest free Season Ticket Loan Long Term Service Awards Subsidised on-site nurseries and childcare vouchers A comprehensive staff health and well-being programme, '5 ways to a healthier YOU' Ride to work scheme Employee assistance programme Free stop smoking service Our Trust values: We areCaring / Ambitions / Inclusive
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education Essential
Education to first degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience, and/or professional training and specialist knowledge of housekeeping services leadership, acquired through training and experience
Previous experience Essential
Extensive, successful track record of leading housekeeping and rapid response functions within an Estates, Facilities, infrastructure or equivalent complex operational environment. Detailed understanding of the housekeeping requirements within a complex NHS environment. Experience of leading complex services in the NHS or an equivalent regulated environment, with evidence of service improvement, compliance and stakeholder partnership working.
Knowledge Essential
Excellent understanding and specialist knowledge of NHS Housekeeping departments Highly developed communication skills, with ability to communicate highly complex information where exceptional influencing skills are required. Highly developed leadership skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trust-wide and local performance expectations.
Skills & Abilities Essential
Proven strong written communication skills, in particular for complex drafting, and ability to produce & present effective business cases. Effective listening skills and the ability to build excellent interpersonal relationships. Sound political judgment and sensitivity when dealing with stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrable inclusive, anti-racist and compassionate leadership skills, including creating psychologically safe teams, challenging discriminatory behaviour, and using data and feedback to improve fairness and belonging. Extensive track record of effective partnership working with internal and external stakeholders.
Additional Essential
Commitment to the Essentia Way - working together, doing it well and looking after each other. Commitment to inclusive practice that recognises intersectionality and supports colleagues, patients and service users from marginalised groups, including disabled and neurodivergent people, people of all gender identities and expressions, LGBTQ+ communities, and people from different ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
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.
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Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address 200 Great Dover Street
London
SE1 4YB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)