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Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
About
We provide high quality, accessible and responsive community and specialist services within Birmingham and the West Midlands. We deliver over 100 clinical services, out in peoples homes and in over 200 hospitals, health centres and clinics. We provide services for adults, children, people with learning disabilities, those with rehabilitation needs and also dental services.
Band 5 Housekeeping Manager
Closed for applications on: 17-Jul-2024 00:01
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 17-Jul-2024 00:01
Key details
Location
- Site
- Moseley Hall Hospital, West heath Hospital and West Midland Rehabilitation centre
- Address
- Alcester Road
- Town
- Birmingham
- Postcode
- B13 8JL
- Major / Minor Region
- Birmingham & The Black Country
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 5)
Specialty
- Main area
- Management
Job overview
We are hoping to second two successful candidates for the duration of 12-months on a full time basis into the post of Housekeeping Manager, one post will be located at West Heath Hospital and West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one post located at Moseley Hall Hospital with the requirements of cross-covering all three bases as and when required.
The role of the Housekeeping Manager , will have responsibility for the day to day management of the in-house housekeeping team, including Housekeepers Team leaders and supervisors and housekeeping /domestic teams at both in-patient and out-patient facilities services across Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Critical to success of the role shall be the development of the service that is Clean, Safe, and efficient, which delivers a quality environment and service.
Previous experience within Facilities in a healthcare setting and managing Multidisciplinary teams is essential.
All staff , irrespective of the role they specifically undertake are required to adhere to BCHC's Vision, values and professional Standards
Providing & sourcing practical skills and infection prevention training
The post holder will be responsible for following all relevant and up to date legislation following DOH (Department Of Health) and food standards agency guidance, HACCP procedures including allergen , Nutrition and Hydration.
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Housekeeping Manager will be responsible for the safe and effective management of Facilities services and advising the Facilities Manager on matters specific to the service. Ensuring that all resources are managed & monitored effectively within agreed parameters and provide value for money. Manage staff attendance, grievance, conduct and performance issues in accordance with BCHC policies and procedures, Requesting support as required from Facilities Manager. To provide operational management and professional leadership of multiple staff groups.
This will include line managing Facilities staff at the sites directly managed under your remit. Responsible for health & Safety. Further detail listed within Housekeeping Job description.
Working for our organisation
Be Part of Our Team...
BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe’s leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to ‘Be Part of Our Team’ and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
All staff, workers, volunteers and individuals undertaking work irrespective of the role they specifically undertake are required to adhere to BCHC's Vision, Values and professional standards.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Responsible for the safe and effective management of Facilities services and advising the Facilities Manager on matters specific to the service.
Responsible for the management of Housekeeping /Domestic staff at both inpatient and outpatient facilities services across Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and to provide a seamless service from both a quality and financial perspective ensuring that all resources are managed & monitored effectively within agreed parameters and provide value for money.
Responsible for managing the Team Leaders and Supervisors. Responsible for the day-to-day management of staff, including recruitment, personnel record keeping, induction, training and development to ensure that they can perform their duties effectively and safely.
Manage staff attendance, grievance, conduct and performance issues in accordance with BCHC policies and procedures, Requesting support as required from Facilities Manager.
Attend meetings appropriate to Facilities as necessary in particular site operational meetings and provide feedback to relevant managers where and when necessary.
Provide advice and reports to the relevant internal and external committees/ meetings/forums about facilities issues.
Implement national standards relating to facilities management and support the Facilities Management in setting standards accordingly in liaison with operational and clinical managers.
Responsible for performance information within their areas of management
Responsible for ensuring close liaison and interfacing with the ‘internal client’ clinicians and external contractors when on site so all aspects of the facilities function within the sites managed achieve the clinical requirements and enhance the patients well-being and recovery.
Responsible for ensuring that the sites managed perform well against Care Quality Commission and Patient Led Assessment of the Care Environment requirements.
To provide operational management and professional leadership of multiple staff groups. This will include line managing Facilities staff at the sites directly managed.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much possible.
We are committed to and actively promote equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals from all areas of the community who meet the specific criteria are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnerships.
Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.
In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a ‘Great Place to Work’. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!
Benefits of working for us:
- Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
- Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
- Discounts for local and national retailers
- Dedicated well-being services for all employees
- Flexible working where possible
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- • Management qualification e.g. British Institute of Facilities Management Level 4, NVQ Level 4, ILM Level 4 or equivalent experiernce
Desirable criteria
- • Institute of Occupational Safety and Health qualification
Essential
Essential criteria
- • Level 3 Food Hygiene
Desirable criteria
- • Waste Qualification
essential
Essential criteria
- • Significant experience in Facilities in a healthcare setting
Desirable criteria
- • Significant experience in Facilities in a healthcare setting
Essential
Essential criteria
- • Infection Prevention qualification
Desirable criteria
- • Ability to communicate effectively to large groups Proven ability to think creatively and propose innovative solutions Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Competent in managing a varied workload and prioritising effectively to meet deadliness
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Denise Ward
- Job title
- Housekeeping Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07980723881
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