Housekeeping Lead

NHS; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare company as a Housekeeping Lead, where you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean and comfortable environment for patients. This position offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively within a diverse team while adhering to NHS standards. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work culture, you will lead a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality service and operational excellence. Embrace this chance to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector, contributing to the wellbeing of patients and staff alike.

Benefits

Career development support

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Autonomy to develop policies

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Management experience in a housekeeping department is essential.
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with NHS National Cleaning Standards.
• Supervise housekeepers and manage stock control.

Skills

Management experience in housekeeping

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Communication skills

Flexibility in shift patterns

Job description

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + make a difference for every patient

We are looking for a Housekeeping Lead to join our team at our Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet.

Our team members come from diverse backgrounds, but all share professionalism, friendliness, politeness, and caring attitudes. They enjoy working collaboratively with people from different cultures and backgrounds.

Join us to work in partnership with the NHS, delivering scheduled treatments to private and NHS patients. This is an opportunity to be part of an agile, innovative healthcare company committed to introducing new ideas and ways of working. It offers a rewarding career as a key member of a caring team.

37.5 hours a week, working between 1 am and 6 pm. Work includes Monday to Sunday, so some weekend work is required.

For a virtual tour of the hospital, please see the video below:

Main duties of the job

As an essential part of our friendly and compassionate team, supported by our experienced Operations Manager, you will help provide clean and comfortable surroundings to ensure a high-quality experience for our patients.

Your responsibilities include:

• Ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures, including NHS National Cleaning Standards.
• Maintaining an accurate stock system, including receiving and checking goods in/out.
• Managing financial policies related to ordering and stock control, including raising purchase orders and validating invoices.
• Completing statutory and other monitoring procedures as required.
• Supervising housekeepers and ensuring staff adherence to company policies and procedures.

About us

We seek a dedicated individual willing to work hard, learn, and develop. Most importantly, someone who values teamwork and a strong work ethic.

• Previous management experience in a housekeeping department.
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, and follow instructions from colleagues.
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern.

What you can expect in return

• Autonomy to develop policies, set standards, and lead your team.
• Leadership of a friendly and supportive team.
• Support for career development if desired.
• Extensive wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.