Facilities Supervisor - Stroud Hospital

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Stroud; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Gloucestershire seeks a supervisor responsible for cleanliness and food hygiene in healthcare settings. The role includes conducting audits, supervising staff, and providing training to ensure high standards are maintained. This opportunity aligns with quality healthcare delivery and offers a platform for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in carrying out cleanliness audits and food hygiene training.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage shift plans.
• Competence in identifying training needs and implementing development plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cleanliness audits according to national standards.
• Ensure food hygiene through regular audits and staff training.
• Supervise staff and manage rotas to ensure service delivery.

Skills

Staff training

Food hygiene standards

Problem-solving

Job description

Responsible for completing cleanliness audits in line with National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021. Identify any shortfalls within the cleanliness and environment of the ward/unit and bring to the attention of appropriate person/department, implementing action to address issues as required.

Ensure food hygiene standards are met by completing regular audits, provide staff training to ensure food is prepared, cooked and served in accordance with Trust policy and procedures by taking account of specialist diets and cultural requirements.

Responsible for investigating and solving problems e.g. for stock issues, deliveries and ensure alternative solutions if required are in place

Responsible for day to day supervision of staff including planning the staff rota ensuring shifts are covered, and in times of absence act to ensure service delivery is not disrupted. Support the management team with staff induction, probation period and have responsibility for staff appraisal including to compile and implement individual development plans.

Provide on the job training to ensure staff are trained to their job, identify training needs and support staff with additional training if required using the Trust care to learn training packages.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.