About this role
Job summary The post holder will be responsible in ensuring there is ownership of Housekeeping, Patient Catering, Estates Maintenance and Soft FM customer services for all patients, staff and visitors who attend thePICU. To assist and support the PICU Operational Lead Nurse and the Band 7 PICU Procurement & Housekeeper manager in ensuring the delivery of a quality housekeeping service. Achieving the highest possible standard of cleanliness and environment for patients, visitors and staff at all times.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the clinical supervision of an effective and efficient housekeeping service that meets agreed Trust policies, procedures and Housekeeping operational procedures.
To liaise with the nursing and housekeeping team regarding the patient's day, ensuring that work is planned in the most appropriate way to provide a prioritised patient focused and seamless service.
To produce a duty roster - which will be approved by the band 7 Procurement and Housekeeper manager.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Math's and English GCSE grade C
Desirable
Level 2 qualification in health-related subject
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Knowledge of hygiene, health and safety procedures and staff supervision Experience working with the public Experience working in a hospital 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 Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)