Housekeeping Supervisor

General To oversee all housekeeping duties and be the focus for all Facilities services provided to patients in the ward areas. Maintain efficient and accurate records and carry out quality cleaning audits in line with the NHS National Standards of Cleanliness and the Trust operational procedures. Inform the ward manager of the outcome of audits and agree actions plans ensuring action is taken if necessary. Liaise with Facilities Team regarding all support service contracts including but not limited to catering, window cleaning, pest control, housekeeping, linen, waste and removals.
To promote a safe working environment within Housekeeping, ensuring the safe use and storage of all equipment and materials. Ensure staff are provided with, and wear, the correct uniform and personal protective clothing where necessary and act as a role model in this respect. Ensure all Estates & Facilities issues are raised with the relevant team and liaise with contractors on site as required Ensure that sufficient stock levels of cleaning materials, foodstuffs and equipment are maintained. Liaise with catering providers on a routine basis and ensure food provision and service is maintained Liaise with clinical staff and patients regarding suitable menu for patient meals and ensure this is refreshed regularly, taking into account patient feedback.
Ensure Food Safety folder is kept up to date and that all temperatures and timings are accurately recorded. Supervise housekeeping staff on day to day issues and arrange rosters to provide adequate cover for annual training/sick leave/annual leave and record within budget Identify and record all training needs for housekeeping and supervised staff Carry out all training with housekeeping staff when required Ensure housekeeping and supervised staff attend all mandatory training and other training appropriate to their role. Order cleaning materials, equipment and chemicals in a cost effective manner and maintain adequate levels of appropriate stock. Order/maintain adequate stock of clean, quality linen.
Liaise with Facilities as required Identify any shortfalls within the cleanliness and environment of the ward/unit and bring to the attention of appropriate person/department, implementing action to address issues as required. Monitor and record required audits that ensure national standards are being met Advise/recommend adjustments to work schedules and rosters for supervised staff. Ensure all documentation such as cleaning schedules, CoSHH, Risk Assessments and method statements relating to cleaning, are maintained. Ensure all maintenance issues are reported and addressed Contribute to the comfortable patient/client environment Assist in the recruitment/interviewing of supervised staff Ensure communications with supervised staff as required Provide housekeeping cover on the ward during absences