Facilities Supervisor

NHS Scotland; Portree; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland invites applications for a Facilities Supervisor on a 36-hour contract to support Skye Hospitals in Portree & Broadford and local Health Centres. You will supervise facilities services, including catering and domestic tasks, ensuring high standards of service, cleanliness, and compliance with infection control and national specifications.

The role requires a driving licence, willingness to cover NHS sites in the local area, and availability to work a 7-day rota, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising facilities/services teams is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of infection control and national standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a facilities team across catering and domestic services.
• Ensure cleanliness and compliance with infection control policies.
• Support the manager with policies and training.
• Manage rota and cover across NHS sites.

Skills

Facilities supervision

Job description

Facilities Supervisor, 36 hours, for Skye Hospitals.

We are currently seeking a Facilities Supervisor, who will support the function of the facilities services provided to Portree & Broadford Hospital & local Health Centres in Skye.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high standards of service and cleanliness are maintained in line with local infection control policies, Covid 19 guidance and maintaining compliance with the NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification, Food, Fluid and Nutritional Care Standards and Waste Regulations.

This post includes supervision of all services provided by the facilities team, including catering and domestic roles. Preferred facilities experience would be desired. This role supports the Support Manager to ensure policies and procedures are managed and meet legislation, daily supervision and management of the team and operational services, management of core and role training, and authorise and completion of Scottish Standard time system.

The successful applicant will be required to cover, if required, all NHS Sites in the local geographical area, and a fleet vehicle is available for travelling to sites, and it is essential to have a driving licence.

This is a 36 hour post to cover a 7 day rota, hours worked will be between 0700-1900 and includes weekend working, however other shift patterns would be needed at times to cover staff absence and annual leave, should it be required.

Rate of pay - £14.86 per hour and weekend working premium rates attractive. We offer a full comprehensive induction and training package.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork