Housekeeping Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; Bingley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Housekeeping Team Lead to manage and oversee the housekeeping department. This role involves ensuring cleanliness standards are maintained throughout the facility, leading a dedicated team, and adhering to health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, effective communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality housekeeping services. Join a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on patient care and service quality.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus enhancements

Free DBS

Contributory pension scheme

Free parking

Subsidised staff restaurant

Free uniform

Access to Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Previous experience in housekeeping, preferably in a hospital environment.
• Strong leadership skills and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of housekeepers and maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Developing and maintaining cleaning schedules for all areas.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Cleaning Procedures and Safety Protocols

Customer Service

Job description

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The Yorkshire Clinic, Part of Ramsay Health Care, is a leading provider of independent healthcare in the UK.

The Yorkshire Clinic is set in three acres of Woodland in the grounds of Cottingley Hall in Bingley, West Yorkshire. The facility is registered to provide care and treatment for adults for diagnostic and screening procedures, surgical procedures, treatment of disease, medical disorders, and sports injury.

We are currently recruiting for a Housekeeping Team Lead to oversee the management and functioning of the housekeeping department across The Yorkshire Clinic and Lodge. You will work as part of a team to ensure that all standards of cleanliness are maintained in the hospital, operating according to Ramsay Policies and Procedures, maintaining hotel service standards.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience in housekeeping, preferably in a hospital environment, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities.
• Knowledge of the audit cycle and its importance in measuring and monitoring cleanliness standards.
• Knowledge of the National Cleaning Standards and meeting compliance to the standards.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping.

Duties of this role include:

• Leading a team of housekeepers, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, handling administrative tasks, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and tidiness throughout the main Hospital and Lodge in line with the National Cleaning Standards.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and infection prevention control standards.
• Developing and maintaining cleaning schedules for all rooms, patient areas, and external areas.
• Ensuring all housekeeping services are maintained to a high standard.
• Day-to-day line management of the Housekeeping Team ensuring supervisions, appraisals, and training are completed in a timely manner.
• Employing safe working practices and adhering to health & safety procedures.
• Providing housekeeping cover should the team be short due to sickness or annual leave.
• Preparing and maintaining staff rotas to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
• Training and supervising housekeeping staff to BICS Standards.
• Monitoring the level of service provided against the agreed standards for the department and performing audits of operational activities when required.

Skills Required:

• Leadership: Ability to manage and motivate a team, delegate tasks, and ensure everyone is working efficiently.
• Communication: Clear and effective communication with staff, other departments, and management.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring that all areas meet cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Time Management: Efficiently managing time and resources to complete tasks promptly.
• Problem-Solving: Quickly addressing and resolving issues that arise.
• Organizational Skills: Keeping track of schedules, supplies, and staff performance.
• Knowledge of Cleaning Procedures and Safety Protocols: Understanding the best practices for cleaning and maintaining a safe environment.
• Customer Service: Interacting professionally with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.

What we give back to you:

• Competitive salary plus enhancements.
• Free DBS.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free parking and subsidised staff restaurant (subject to site facilities).
• Free uniform.
• Access to Blue Light Card.

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years’ experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. Our employees are Ramsay. The skills and commitment of our employees form the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset; our business is growing and we would like you to join us. The Ramsay Way culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do.

For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact us.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.