Housekeeping Team Lead

Spire Healthcare Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Pension with flexible retirement opt.

Spire for you rewards platform

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Health assessment

Employee Assistance Programme

Sharesave

Free DBS

Free car park

Job summary

Spire Dunedin Hospital in Reading is seeking a Senior Housekeeper to supervise the housekeeping team and support the Head Housekeeper in maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the hospital.

The role is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours), with shift flexibility and a focus on infection control, staff development and patient-friendly environments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality and/or housekeeping in a similar capacity.
• Line management/supervisory experience.
• Good knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety regulations would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with staff and patients professionally.
• Capable of working on own initiative with a methodical approach to work.
• Flexible to work various shift patterns (early mornings, days, and evenings) and days across Monday-Sunday.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day housekeeping duties
• Manage key performance indicator figures
• Ensure completion of time sheets
• Maintain and develop a quality cleaning service with an emphasis on infection control
• Implement induction training keeping with hospital policies and procedures
• Ensure that accurate housekeeping cleaning records are kept

Skills

Hospitality experience

Line management

Infection control

Communication skills

Initiative & methodical

Flexible shifts

Tools

COSHH knowledge

Health & Safety regulations

Job description

Housekeeping |Team Lead |Dunedin, Reading | Full time – 37.5 hours | Permanent

Spire Dunedin Hospital are looking for a dedicated and motivated Senior Housekeeper to join the team on a permanent full-time basis. The successful candidate will assist the Head Housekeeping in supervising the housekeeping service. Ensuring a high standard of cleanliness throughout, according to hospital policies

Spire Dunedin Hospital has been serving the Reading community for over 100 years, as a first-class medical facility. Based in the heart of Reading, the hospital has two theatres, 16 inpatient beds, three recovery bays, Oncology services and an Endoscopy Suite

Duties and responsibilities:

• Supervise the day-to-day housekeeping duties
• Manage key performance indicator figures
• Ensure completion of time sheets
• Maintain and develop a quality cleaning service with an emphasis on infection control
• Implement induction training keeping with hospital policies and procedures
• Ensure that accurate housekeeping cleaning records are kept

Who we're looking for:

• Previous experience in hospitality and/or housekeeping in a similar capacity
• Line management/supervisory experience
• Good knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety regulations would be beneficial
• You must have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate well with other members of staff and patients in a professional manner
• Capable of working on own initiative and with a methodical approach to work
• Flexible to work various shift patterns (early mornings, days, and evenings) and days across Monday-Sunday.

Benefits

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Health Assessment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sharesave
• Free DBS
• Free Car park

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

We commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

“Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.”

For us,it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.