About this role
Job summary
To supervise the day-to-day facilities services across a designated group of 4-5 community hospitals, including at least 1 inpatient site to ensure we comply with client requirements and the agreed delivery of service at all times.
The main elements of the role are to ensure that there is a seamless approach to the provision of non clinical services, ensuring the appropriate delivery of cleaning- environment, patient catering, food ordering and stock control, laundry and linen services and patient equipment and minor maintenance together with other specific tasks, to meet individual patients needs as determined by the ward Matron in accordance with National Specification for Cleanliness in the NHS and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards - Outcomes 8, 11, 13, 14, 17, 21.
The post holder will be required to work closely with other EFM departments / support services and will monitor quality standards, report deficiencies and take appropriate action.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
To maintain the Facilities services provision as planned and scheduled by the Community Facilities Management Team. To participate in and ensure compliance with the requirements as set down in the National Standards of Cleanliness for the NHS and PLACE assessment actions.
To ensure staff awareness and compliance with the Trust's Health & Safety Policy and local safe systems of work.
To ensure that all reported structural repairs or damage to the fabric of the building within their allocated zonal area, are forwarded to the appropriate department for repair or action. To ensure that reported repairs or damages to equipment, furniture or the fabric of the buildings across sites are forwarded to the appropriate department for action.
To report and record any accident or incident in accordance with departmental/Trust procedures.
To complete Cleanliness Monitoring, rectification sheets as required by the Auditing Monitor and report back as necessary. To oversee patient meal service at inpatient sites, including food ordering, stock rotation, stock takes, meal regeneration, food hygiene records, HACCP checks, temperature monitoring, dietary requirements and food waste control. Ensure food is stored, prepared, regenerated and served in accordance with food safety legislation, trust procedures and manufactures instruction.
This post is subject to performance appraisal and will be reviewed on an annual basis with the post holder. To undertake other duties as requested by your Line Managers appropriate to the grade. To undertake regular personal development reviews (PDR) for staff members.
To lock/unlock the sites as and when required as detailed in the relevant procedure. To respect the privacy and dignity of patients, visitors and staff whilst carrying out duties.
To refer complaints to the Deputy Community Facilities Manager.
To ensure own actions reduce risks to health and safety and to promote a health and safety culture within the workplace. Always work in compliance with rules and working practices. Report all unsafe situations, incidents and accidents as appropriate.
To observe the Trusts infection Control Policy at all times and include hand washing, barrier / terminal cleans and colour coding of cloths, mops and buckets. To maintain effective working relationships.
To foster peoples equality, diversity and rights. To maintain complete confidentiality with regard to staff and patient issues. To arrange staff cover including bank staff and redeploy staff between sites during sickness, annual leave, vacancies and other service pressures. Supervision of the facilities services assistants and, where applicable, facilities services team leaders across the allocated group of community sites.
The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct him/herself at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection.
The post holder will have the responsibility for daily facilities management support across their allocated community sites. Supervisory cover may be required at other community sites as operationally required.
Working Pattern: 33 hours per week, Monday to Friday, typically between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, with flexibility to work until 6:00 pm when required. Occasional ad hoc weekend working may also be required to meet service needs.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Mike Oldfield, Community Facilities Manager on 07527336993, [email protected] OR Kayleigh Bristow, Deputy Community Facilities Manager on 07483444891 [email protected]
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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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
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Molton Community Hospital
Widgery Drive
South Molton
Devon
EX36 4DP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)