About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the James Paget Hospital Domestic Services Team.You will line manage Domestic Services Assistant's and will be an active member of our team working closely with other disciplines within the hospital.The successful post holder will provide effective supervision within Domestic Services ensuring continued professional and effective cleaning standards are maintained throughout the hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is IT competent and keen to learn and develop themselves.If this sounds like you and you have the drive and enthusiasm to make a difference with a key sense of customer care, detail handling and focus to deliver, we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist in the day to day organisation and supervision of the Domestic Services Team, the main purpose is to ensure safe, effective and compliant cleaning services are delivered and maintained.In this busy role you must be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills in managing performance and directing the domestic services team.
You will be required to communicate with ward and departmental managers and will be responsible for monitoring quality standards, compliance and take or facilitate appropriate action as required.The ideal candidate would have previous supervision experience, be able to plan in advance and be well organised, they must also be flexible, reliable and hardworking with enhanced communication skills at all levels.Experience in IT skills are essential to this role.
About us
We want our staff to be positive ambassadors for the Trust as a place to work and receive treatment, guided by our vision, values and behaviours.Our vision is building a healthier future together. This means we aspireto be an innovative organisation, delivering compassionate and safepatient care to the people we serve. We also want to be outstandingin everything we do, to maximise the positive impact we have onpeople's lives.
Achieving this requires a well-led and motivated workforce, so ourvision is underpinned by a set of values and behaviours, which havebeen co-produced with staff and patients
All roles within the Trust require staff to demonstrate our core values in the care they provide to patients. All members of staff should consider these behaviours an essential part of their job role.
Collaboration -We work positively with others to achieve shared aims
Accountability -We act with professionalism and integrity, delivering what we commit to, embedding learning when things do not go to plan
Respect -We are anti-discriminatory treating people fairly and creating a sense of belonging and pride
Empowerment- We speak out when things don't feel right, we are innovative and make changes to support continuous improvement
Support -We are compassionate, listen attentively and are kind to ourselves and each other
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Ability to lead as part of a team Ability to record information accurately Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
Health & Safety, COSHH
Experience Essential
Minimum of 2 years previous supervisory experience Cleaning Experience
Competance Desirable
Ability to remain calm and respond in difficult situations
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.
Employer details Employer name James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address James Paget University Hospitals
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston on Sea
NR31 6LA
Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)