About this role
Job summary
To provide effective day-to-day supervision of the cleaning service, ensuring that a safe, high-quality and responsive service is consistently delivered across the organisation's community premises.
The postholder will lead, support and motivate cleaning staff, coordinate daily workloads and monitor standards to ensure compliance with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness, infection prevention and control requirements, Trust procedures and health and safety legislation.
The role is a vital part of maintaining a safe healthcare environment for patients, visitors and colleagues. The postholder will act as a key point of contact for cleaning staff, clinical colleagues and service users, responding professionally to operational issues and ensuring appropriate action is taken
Main duties of the job
Provide visible day-to-day leadership and supervision to cleaning staff across designated areas. Allocate daily duties and ensure cleaning schedules are completed within the required timescales and to the expected standard. Monitor staffing levels and work closely with the eRoster Coordinator and management team to ensure annual leave, sickness absence and other staffing gaps are covered effectively. Monitor standards of cleanliness through regular inspections and audits, addressing failures promptly and recording all actions taken. Ensure staff understand their designated areas, cleaning responsibilities, frequencies, risk categories and the time allocated to complete their duties. Conduct staff briefings, toolbox talks, competency checks and other required supervisory activities. Maintain accurate records relating to cleaning schedules, audits, training, competencies, attendance, staffing and completed actions. Communicate effectively with clinical teams, department managers, patients, visitors and colleagues, responding professionally to concerns and service requests.Ensure cleaning products are used safely and correctly, in accordance with manufacturer instructions, COSHH assessments and the training provided. Monitor the condition and cleanliness of equipment, ensuring it is maintained in safe working order and tha
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About us
We offer an extensive range of services, including cancer,pathology,surgery, andgynaecologyto over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals,Epsom HospitalandSt Helier Hospital, andrun services from other locations, includingSutton Hospital. We are also part of two innovative intergrated care partnerships -Sutton Health and Careand Surrey Downs Health and Care.
St Helier Hospital is home to theSouth West Thames Renal and Transplantation UnitandQueen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to theSouth West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals haveAccident and Emergency departments (A&E)andMaternity services (Obstetrics).
With nearly 900,000 people coming to our hospitals for care and treatment every year, our almost 5,000 staff and 500 volunteers work around the clock to keep our busy hospitals running smoothly.
Job description Job responsibilities **Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change***
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Basic understanding or a willingness to complete appropriate qualification and training which includes: oKnowledge of cleaning procedures oCOSHH Procedures oInfection and Prevention Control
Desirable
BICSc Qualification / NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
Personal Attributes Essential
Maintains a smart, professional and hygienic appearance. Positive can do attitude Good customer service skills Able to engage, support, motivate and inspire teams
Knowledge Essential
Good basic education which includes reading and writing and basic numeric skills
Desirable
To complete role following training policies including but not limited to BICS, Manual Handling, Health and Safety
Experience Essential
Able to read, write and converse in English Able to understand and following written and verbal instructions Effective oral and written communication skills Proven supervisory skills
Desirable
Experience of working in cleaning industry Experience of managing sickness absence, conducting staff appraisals and performance management
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 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address St Helier Hospital
Wryhte Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)