About this role
Job summary
The role will work closely with the Soft FM Service Manager to develop and innovate the service and develop the operational teams, implementing new technology and best practise across the Soft FM team.
The role is to have direct responsibility for the supervision of the in-house teams delivering catering and cleaning services. The role will work across a variety of estate contracts that include NHS Property Services and owned and leased estate where in-house services are provided.
The role will focus on effective management of in-house staff and associate sub-contractors including Window Cleaning, Laundry and Female Hygiene where communication and relationship management go hand in hand with performance management as the core focus of the role.
Please note this post is open to internal applications from LYPFT and LCH only.
Main duties of the job
The role is part of a team providing cleaning and catering services alongside clinical services, planning and organising day to day service delivery across multiple sites within LYPFT.
Monitor the standard of services and support in delivering a cost-effective estate solution. Follow the Departmental Safety Policy. Support staff Health and Wellbeing within the direct report team. Develop relationships with key operational management colleagues to ensure a safe environment for our service users. Undertake such other duties appropriate to the level and character of work as may be reasonably be required within the Estates Department.
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Job description Job responsibilities
The role is part of a team providing cleaning and catering services working alongside clinical services, planning, and organising day to day service delivery.
To be responsible for ensuring the performance of the in-house teams. To manage resources appropriately and be responsible for the escalation of any issues to the Soft FM Service manager.
To be responsible for arranging and completing Health and Safety Audits and Inspections in line with current Trust procedure, escalating any outstanding actions as appropriate. The role will monitor the standard of services and support in delivering a cost-effective estate solution To follow the Departmental Safety Policy, particularly regarding approved Codes of Practice, Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments. To implement and comply with the Trusts Quality Policy and Mission Statement. To follow the Trusts Equalities Policies in relation to other staff, customers, and members of the Group, at a level appropriate to the post To undertake such other duties appropriate to the level and character of work as may reasonably be required within the Estates Department. Actively show the agreed behaviors and values of the organisation and the team. Actively support staff Health & Wellbeing within the direct report team. Actively develop relationships with key operational management colleagues to ensure a safe environment for our service users.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualification of ONC/OND (or equivalent) in a relevant business management or technical subject or associated working experience Technical or professional qualification relevant to service provision (NVQ 4) IOSH Health & Safety qualification
Experience Essential
Staff management Introducing and managing change programmes Managing budgets ensuring compliance to Trust SFI's Managing costs and achieving targets Performance monitoring and management
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of appropriate training relating to the National Cleaning standards. Knowledge of the Patient Led Assessment of the Care environment (PLACE).
Values Essential
Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue. Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help. Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.
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 Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Marys Hospital
Leeds
LS12 3QE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)