Volunteer

2 weeks ago


Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Full time

Job overview

Previous applicants need not re-apply

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Domestic Supervisor. You will take on the rewarding role of supporting the management team within the Facilities Department.

You will assist in the day to day organisation and supervision of the Domestic Services, the main purpose is to ensure safe, effective and compliant cleaning services are delivered and maintained. 

Main duties of the job

In this busy role you must be able to exercise effective leadership skills in managing performance and directing the FM cleaning services team. You will be required to communicate with ward and departmental managers and will be responsible for monitoring quality standards, compliance and take or facilitate appropriate action as required.

You would have previous experience, be able to plan in advance and be well organised, they must also be flexible, reliable and hardworking with enhanced communication skills at all levels.

Experience in I.T skills are essential to this role.

The post is subject to a shift pattern including evening, weekend, bank holidays and occasional night shift.

Applicants who have applied within the last three months need not apply again.

Working for our organisation

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.

The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

The Trust’s core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients – the first of its kind in the country.

We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. 

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here:

Interview Date: TBC

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a supervisory role Good General education including English and Maths Willing to undertake further study and learning to enhance ability to carry out job role more effectively.

Desirable criteria

Accredited to a relevant professional body such as British Institute of Cleaning Sciences (BICS) Knowledge of the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

Previous experience of managing services and staff Knowledge of cleaning standards and services Experience of managing large staff groups Evidence and experience of ability to prioritise work without direct supervision

Desirable criteria

Previous NHS experience or other public sector organisation. COSHH Guidelines Knowledge of Compliance.

Skills

Essential criteria

Financial Management skills PC literate–working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages Good written and oral skills Good team management skills

Desirable criteria

Negotiation skills

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