Bank Housekeeping Supervisor (Keswick, Cockermouth & Wigton)

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Cockermouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Bank Facilities Housekeeping Supervisor to oversee a team ensuring quality catering and cleanliness across various sites. Responsibilities include staff management, addressing service needs, and maintaining high cleanliness standards. Candidates should have supervisory experience in a similar role. Attractive benefits and support for a diverse workforce are offered.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working scheme

NHS discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Development opportunities and NHS Pension

Vivup counselling service

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within housekeeping or similar environment.
• Knowledge of infection prevention policies.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage housekeeping staff across various sites.
• Ensure adherence to cleanliness and safety standards.
• Handle staffing needs and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Team supervision

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Training and development

Job description

Overview

Bank Facilities Housekeeping Supervisor - Band 3 - Covering Keswick, Cockermouth & Wigton sites. To supervise a team of housekeeping staff in providing good quality, safe catering and cleanliness services to wards and departments throughout Trust premises for all staff, patients and visitors. To promote and provide a high standard of domestic services and in-house catering. All staff are expected to work to the trust values: Kindness, Respect, Ambition & Collaboration.

Principles and Compliance

Adhere to trust policies and procedures, attend mandatory training. Treat everyone with dignity and respect, act in ways that support equality and diversity. Be responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe and secure working environment, ensure all equipment is in good working order, is checked, maintained and recorded. Adhere to Trust Infection Prevention Policies.

Hours and Attendance

Bank hours when available Monday to Sunday. Flexible to work at and travel to different sites at short notice. Each site has various start time and finish times (6am earliest start, 8pm latest finish).

Responsibilities

• Manage staff distribution across departments and sites and adjust as necessary based on staffing levels.
• Ensure adequate staffing to cover service needs.
• Supervise all staff and monitor standards of work; demonstrate duties and train new and existing staff.
• Deal with departmental problems and complaints, motivate staff and maintain effective communication.
• Complete weekly timesheets, monitor sickness records, and record on the ESR System.
• Maintain department security and prepare for subsequent shifts; delegate daily tasks to maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Ensure safe meal regeneration and daily delivery service; ensure cleaning schedules are adhered to and address issues promptly.

Organisational Context

At NCIC, we aim to deliver outstanding healthcare services to North Cumbria. Our five key principles: clinically led organisation; quality and safety at the heart; positive patient experience every time; a great place to work; managing our money well.

Benefits and Diversity

NCIC supports a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. North East and North Cumbria initiatives include sustainable practices and a vision to be the greenest region in England by 2030. Staff are expected to support sustainability. Benefits may include:

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working scheme
• NHS discounts
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Development opportunities and NHS Pension
• Vivup counselling service

Policies and Required Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the DBS. The cost of the DBS will be met by the successful candidate via salary deduction. DBS charges: Standard Check £27.40 total; Enhanced Check £55.40 total (illustrative). Applicants must meet eligibility criteria for visa considerations as applicable.

Relocation and Additional Information

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants. If sufficent responses are received this post could close earlier than the closing date; apply promptly. Shortlisted candidates will receive email notification to log into Trac to select an interview time. This information is subject to change.