About this role
Job summary
As a key member within facilities management, we are looking for someone who is dynamic, innovative, passionate and supportive and who can add value to our developing and expanding department.
You will form part of larger operational management facilities team providing guidance and support to staff within our Domestic and Portering services located within our eight hospitals across Greater Manchester.
You will be expected to provide efficient and quality site management services and compliance. To act as an initial contact for external organisations, co-ordinate site queries and attend to them in a timely manner. To provide, where specified, subject matter expertise for specific technical services, across all localities. Travel between all sites will be expected.
You must have experience of working within a team and using your own initiative in an extremely busy department.
We firmly believe that all our staffs are vital to our health care teams and you will be supported to develop yourself, both personally and professionally.
As a key member of our department, you will assist colleagues in providing a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
You must have a genuine desire to work within a mental health service and you must have experience of working within a team and using your own initiative in an extremely busy department.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the efficient delivery of high quality, Facilitiesservices and Domestic services across the Trusts various sites, including a timely response for ad-hoc situations that require swift resolution.
Ensure highly effective communication systems are in place to keep staff, contractors and service users informed of service, Directorate and Trust issues in respect of Facilities related matters.
Provide day - to - day leadership and operational control to ensure the Facilities Service is developed and maintained to meet or excel the patient`s present and future expectations, in respect of all Facilities Services matters
Experience of working within a cleaning or domestic environment is essential, although training will be provided.
We firmly believe that all our staff are vital to our health care teams and you will be supported to develop yourself, both personally and professionally.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000members of staff, who deliver services from more than122locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discoun
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of managing teams
- Experience of working within a cleaning or domestic environment
- Demonstrates ability to use resources (eg: equipment) within the work place. Ability to chair meetings and ensure actions are met as agreed IOSHH Trained or equivalent
Computer literate
Essential
- Word and Excell knowledge
Desirable
- Power point, Teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of PLACE and the importance of this
- Able to identify potential hazards in the workplace
- Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Moorside Unit
Moorside Road
Davyhulme, Manchester
M41 5SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)