About this role
Job summary
The role of the Facilities Senior Supervisor is to support the Soft Facilities Manager, Facilities Supervisors and staff and provide cover for him/her in their absence.
To provide a first-class facilities service to cancer patients many of them who are terminally ill, visitors and staff, to include wards, day clinics, dining room and other functions within soft facilities Services.
Main duties of the job
Soft Facilities management services are delighted to be able to offer the opportunity to an enthusiastic motivated individual to join the Soft Facilities Management services management team at the current Velindre Cancer Centre and the up and coming future new Velindre Cancer Centre.
The successful candidate will be committed to providing a front-line service that is patient focus covering all aspects of the SFM departments.
To support the Facilities Services managers and supervisors in ensuring compliance in Health & Safety, waste, training, legislation and policies and procedures across all disciplines of SFM Services.
Responsible for ensuring all facilities services supervisors and staff undertake the full range of duties expected of them in relation to the provision of patient catering services, domestic services, portering, switchboard/reception to patients, staff and visitors, according to the operational policy current at the time.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.
As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027--an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.
Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.
Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other--ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.
If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills
Desirable
Leadership skills
Knowledge Essential
Food Hygiene Legislation Health and Safety Awareness
Desirable
Knowledge of All Wales Cleaning Standards
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 Velindre Cancer Centre
Address Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Road Whitchurch
Whitchurch
CF14 2TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)