About this role
Job summary
A recent leaver has created the following role for a Domestic Services Supervisor:
1 x 37.5 hours per week working 14:00-22:00 across two sites, our satellite surgical site at St Austell and the main site at Truro.
Flexibility will be key in this role as you would need to cover cleaning the theatres to cover sickness and Annual leave as well as providing support to the main hospital site out of hours
Applicants will assist in the provision and maintenance of a high quality, specialised cleaning service to both sites and therefore own transport will be a essential requirement.
This is a key post vital in adherence to the Trusts hygiene and control of infection measures and guidelines
Main duties of the job
To provide effective supervision and support to the domestic staff within the Domestic Services and to be responsible for co-ordination of duties throughout the Department within an allocated area. To organise the allocation of staff within the Department, so that all duties are covered by the flexible use of staff to ensure the smooth running of the service.
To be instrumental in the development of quality initiatives and in ensuring good cleaning service and the adherence to Trust policies and procedures with particular reference to the Trust's Control of Infection policies and National Standards. This post is a key link between the staff and management for the further development of the service for both patients and staff.
To liaise directly with hospital ward personnel and patients as part of the Department's quality initiatives.
To ensure the Department's philosophy of quality care and customer service is reflected in practice
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities, and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Experience Essential
Need to be prepared to work in patient areas.
Desirable
Previous experience.
Qualifications Essential
GCSE's or Equivalent Level C in Maths and English Supervisory Experience in a facilities or healthcare enviroment
Desirable
NVQ requirement in Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Customer Care First Aid Certificate
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Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)