About this role
Job summary
This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
The Facilities Supervisors will be responsible forensuring the highest level of service on wards, Departments and Health Centre's, which includes Catering, Housekeeping, Portering and Laundry services. Ensure our premises are prepared for service users at any time through leading your team. The role includes monitoring cleaning and catering standards in maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic client environment in line with National Standards, ensuring our service users receive care in an environment that is clean, safe and welcoming at any time.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider Hotel Services team, providing an integrated and flexible service, and as such may sometimes be required to undertake duties within other areas of the Hotel Services Department should the needs of the service demand it. This will include providing supervisory support and advice to teams within other disciplines should the need arise.
Main duties of the job
Visit all allocated areas and staff regularly and at unspecified times
Control the quality of work produced, ensuring that it is to the required National Standard
Order, monitor and issue materials and stock items
Carry out/organize periodic/one-off duties such as deep cleans, monitoring of stock
Assisting managers with recruitment, training, scheduling and other administrative tasks
Deal with any duties that may arise in an emergency or in times of staff shortage
Support and deputize for other Facilities Supervisors within the facilities team across all Hotel Services disciplines
Ensure a full understanding and appreciation of all Facilities, disciplines, working practices and procedures
Provide information and guidance to other Facilities supervisors working in other disciplines of Hotel Services to ensure a consistent service is provided
Attend and hold regular team meetings as required by the Directorate
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus
Job description
Job responsibilities
To learn more about this varied and interesting role please see the full job description and person specification.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or City and guilds Certificate in related Estates and Facilities discipline or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge and/or experience (core discipline)
Desirable
- Suitable supervisory management qualification or comparable proven practical experience
- Experience of working in the NHS
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Experience of working in a similar role or discipline
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Computer literate
- Experience and knowledge of all relevant legislation and regulations that are applicable to the specific department/discipline (for example COSHH, HACCP)
- Experience of carrying out audits and monitoring
- Experience of completing and recording relevant and required documentation
- Experience of planning work rotas
- Experience of training staff
- Extensive and full understanding and appreciation of all areas of own discipline - including Local and Trust Policies and Procedures, ways of working, health and safety issues, risk assessments and current plans and requirements so that the team and department can be run in a consistent way when Facilities Supervisors are deputising in other disciplines
- Good and full understanding and appreciation of all Hotel Services disciplines (non-core discipline) - including Local and Trust Policies and procedures, ways of working, health and safety issues, risk assessments and current plans and requirements so that the team and department can be run in a consistent way when Facilities Supervisors are deputising in other disciplines
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Lead by example and encourage staff
- Promote effective teamwork and to cascade good practices within the team
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Able to travel across the Trust
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Able to influence and persuade
- Promote and manage a flexible, generic and positive working environment
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
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Georges Hospital,
Corporation Street,
Stafford,
ST16 3SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)