About this role
Job summary
Please Note: We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position due to Government guidelines.
To supervise and co-ordinate members of the cleaning team, to ensure an efficient and effective cleaning service which meets the requirements of the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness and the needs of the Trust. Responsible for monitoring the efficacy of the cleaning methods used and ensuring cleaning staff are competent in following cleaning procedures.
Daily allocation of cleaning staff to ensure all areas of the hospital are kept clean in line with functional risk levels. Visiting cleaning staff in their place of work to provide support to all team members and ensure compliance with required cleaning schedules and cleaning methods
Shift patterns available Monday to Friday2.30pm - 10.30pm
Main duties of the job
- 1. Allocate cleaning staff on a daily basis using a paper allocation sheet & soon to be a computerised allocation sheet, ensuring that all areas of the hospital are cleaned, in line with functional risk levels for each area.
- 2. Prioritise cleaning in the event of staff shortages, minimising risk and ensuring shortages do not adversely affect any one area.
- 3. Visit staff in their work area, ensuring that cleaning staff are supported in their role and ensuring compliance with required cleaning schedules and cleaning methods.
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.
With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.
We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.
Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Supervision/Management in cleaning services.
- Cleaning science qualification or equivalent experience.
- NVQ level 2 Infection control or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Experience in Supervision/Management in cleaning services in a Health Care setting i.e. NHS
- Knowledge of Quality monitoring systems.
- Computer system skills.
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
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)