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Job summary

Main area
Management
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
820-6330219-COR-A
Employer
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Moseley Hall Hospital, West heath Hospital and West Midland Rehabilitation centre
Town
Birmingham
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust logo

Band 5 Housekeeping Manager

Band 5

Job overview

We are hoping to second two successful candidates  for the duration of  12-months on a full time basis  into the post of Housekeeping Manager, one  post will be located at West Heath Hospital and West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one post located at Moseley Hall Hospital with the requirements of cross-covering all three bases as and when required.

The role of the Housekeeping Manager , will have responsibility for the day to day management of the in-house housekeeping team, including  Housekeepers  Team leaders and supervisors and housekeeping /domestic teams at both in-patient and out-patient facilities services across Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.   

Critical to success of the role shall be the development of the service that is Clean, Safe, and efficient, which delivers a quality environment and service.

Previous experience within Facilities in a healthcare setting and managing Multidisciplinary  teams is essential.

All staff , irrespective of the role they specifically undertake are required to adhere to BCHC's Vision, values and professional Standards 

Providing & sourcing practical skills and  infection prevention training

The post holder will be responsible for following all relevant and up to date legislation following DOH (Department Of Health) and food standards agency guidance, HACCP procedures including allergen , Nutrition and Hydration.

Main duties of the job

Housekeeping Manager will be responsible for the safe and effective management of Facilities services and advising the Facilities Manager on matters specific to the service. Ensuring that all resources are managed & monitored effectively within agreed parameters and provide value for money. Manage staff attendance, grievance, conduct and performance issues in accordance with BCHC policies and procedures, Requesting support as required from Facilities Manager.  To provide operational management and professional leadership of multiple staff groups.

This will include line managing Facilities staff at the sites directly managed under your remit. Responsible for health & Safety.   Further detail listed within Housekeeping Job description.

 

Working for our organisation

Be Part of Our Team...

BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe’s leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.

If you want to ‘Be Part of Our Team’ and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.

IMPORTANT

·        Please ensure you check your Trac account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process.

·       Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully. Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

All staff,  workers, volunteers and individuals undertaking work irrespective of the role they specifically undertake are required to adhere to BCHC's Vision, Values and professional standards. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsible for the safe and effective management of Facilities services and advising the Facilities Manager on matters specific to the service.

Responsible for the management of Housekeeping /Domestic staff at both inpatient and outpatient facilities services across Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and to provide a seamless service from both a quality and financial perspective ensuring that all resources are managed & monitored effectively within agreed parameters and provide value for money.

Responsible for managing the Team Leaders and Supervisors. Responsible for the day-to-day management of staff, including recruitment, personnel record keeping, induction, training and development to ensure that they can perform their duties effectively and safely.

Manage staff attendance, grievance, conduct and performance issues in accordance with BCHC policies and procedures, Requesting support as required from Facilities Manager.

Attend meetings appropriate to Facilities as necessary in particular site operational meetings and provide feedback to relevant managers where and when necessary.

Provide advice and reports to the relevant internal and external committees/ meetings/forums about facilities issues.

Implement national standards relating to facilities management and support the Facilities Management in setting standards accordingly in liaison with operational and clinical managers.

Responsible for performance information within their areas of management

Responsible for ensuring close liaison and interfacing with the ‘internal client’ clinicians and external contractors when on site so all aspects of the facilities function within the sites managed achieve the clinical requirements and enhance the patients well-being and recovery.

Responsible for ensuring that the sites managed perform well against Care Quality Commission and Patient Led Assessment of the Care Environment requirements.

To provide operational management and professional leadership of multiple staff groups. This will include line managing Facilities staff at the sites directly managed.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • • Management qualification e.g. British Institute of Facilities Management Level 4, NVQ Level 4, ILM Level 4 or equivalent experiernce
Desirable criteria
  • • Institute of Occupational Safety and Health qualification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • • Level 3 Food Hygiene
Desirable criteria
  • • Waste Qualification

essential

Essential criteria
  • • Significant experience in Facilities in a healthcare setting
Desirable criteria
  • • Significant experience in Facilities in a healthcare setting

Essential

Essential criteria
  • • Infection Prevention qualification
Desirable criteria
  • • Ability to communicate effectively to large groups Proven ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Competent in managing a varied workload and prioritising effectively to meet deadliness

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Denise Ward
Job title
Housekeeping Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07980723881
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