Domestics Team Leader

Compass UK & Ireland; Woking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, Medirest, is seeking a Domestics Team Leader to oversee hospital cleaning operations and uphold NHS standards. The role focuses on supervising staff, ensuring safety and quality, and coordinating with infection control and nursing teams on a full-time basis.

Candidates should have supervisory experience in healthcare cleaning, strong communication skills, and a solid grasp of health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within cleaning or facilities management, ideally in a healthcare setting.
• An understanding of NHS cleaning standards and infection control requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage a team and liaise with hospital staff.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to cleaning in a healthcare environment
• At least 3 years operational experience of managing in at least one functional area with experience of working in a managing a multi-service operation.
• IT literate at Intermediate Level

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of cleaning staff, providing guidance, motivation, and performance feedback.
• Develop team schedules, ensuring adequate coverage across shifts to meet the hospital's needs.
• Conduct regular training sessions for staff on NHS cleaning standards, infection control, health and safety, and cleaning equipment use.
• Monitor team adherence to established procedures and standards, identifying training or improvement needs.
• Ensure all cleaning tasks are performed according to NHS cleaning standards and hospital policies.
• Conduct daily inspections to verify cleanliness levels, addressing any issues promptly.
• Coordinate with the Infection Control Team to ensure all cleaning practices comply with infection control guidelines.
• Maintain records of inspections, audits, and corrective actions for quality assurance purposes.
• Manage the allocation and use of cleaning materials, equipment, and PPE to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Implement efficient workflows to ensure prompt responses to urgent cleaning requests, particularly in high-risk and critical care areas.
• Act as the a key point of contact between the cleaning team, nursing staff, and other hospital departments.
• Communicate any changes in cleaning protocols, schedules, or NHS guidelines to the team.
• Provide regular updates to the Cleaning Manager, raising any issues that require management support or intervention.
• To deliver Health and Safety policy and standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Infection control knowledge

Communication skills

Health & safety awareness

IT literacy

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Domestics Team Leader. The role requires maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in line with NHS cleaning standards and ensuring the health and safety of all patients, staff, and visitors. The Team Leader will oversee a team of cleaning staff, manage scheduling, ensure compliance with infection control policies, and uphold operational efficiency in Healthcare on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

Could you bring your spark to Healthcare? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supervise a team of cleaning staff, providing guidance, motivation, and performance feedback.
• Develop team schedules, ensuring adequate coverage across shifts to meet the hospital's needs.
• Conduct regular training sessions for staff on NHS cleaning standards, infection control, health and safety, and cleaning equipment use.
• Monitor team adherence to established procedures and standards, identifying training or improvement needs.
• Ensure all cleaning tasks are performed according to NHS cleaning standards and hospital policies.
• Conduct daily inspections to verify cleanliness levels, addressing any issues promptly.
• Coordinate with the Infection Control Team to ensure all cleaning practices comply with infection control guidelines.
• Maintain records of inspections, audits, and corrective actions for quality assurance purposes.
• Manage the allocation and use of cleaning materials, equipment, and PPE to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Implement efficient workflows to ensure prompt responses to urgent cleaning requests, particularly in high-risk and critical care areas.
• Act as the a key point of contact between the cleaning team, nursing staff, and other hospital departments.
• Communicate any changes in cleaning protocols, schedules, or NHS guidelines to the team.
• Provide regular updates to the Cleaning Manager, raising any issues that require management support or intervention.
• To deliver Health and Safety policy and standards.

Our ideal Domestics Team Leader will:

• Previous experience in a supervisory role within cleaning or facilities management, ideally in a healthcare setting.
• An understanding of NHS cleaning standards and infection control requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage a team and liaise with hospital staff.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to cleaning in a healthcare environment
• At least 3 years operational experience of managing in at least one functional area with experience of working in a managing a multi-service operation.
• IT Literate at Intermediate Level
• Delivery through people
• Planning and Organising
• Achieving and Doing - Can Do
• Business Awareness
• Interpersonal Skills with strong influencing skills
• Customer Focus

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

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