Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education and professional qualifications

Essential

• A level or equivalent: educational qualification
• Health and Safety Training: Certification or training in health and safety regulations relevant to cleaning and maintenance

Desirable

• Additional qualifications in facilities management, hospitatlity or a related field
• High level certification in health and safety practices

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a supervisory role. Proven experience in managing or supervising cleaning / dometic staff
• Experience in managing, training and developing a team of staff

Desirable

• Experience working with infection control protocols and procedures
• Experience working in a hospital or healthcare environment
• Experience in managing budgets, inventories and supplier relationships in a facilities management role

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and equipment: Understanding of various cleaning, methods, materials and equipment
• Ability to effectively lead, motivate and manage team
• Excellent Organisational and time - management skills to prioritise tasks and manage workloads
• High intention to detail to ensure cleaning standards are consistently met
• String interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with staff and other departments
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service and addressing concerns effectively

Desirable

• Proficiency in using computer systems and software for managing schedules, inventories and reports

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

• Capability to coordinate schedules, allocate resources efficiently and prioritize tasks effectively to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards across the hospital
• Strong focus on cleanliness and hygiene standards, ensuring adherence to hospital protocols and regulatory requirements
• Clear and effective communication with staff, patients and other hospital departments to address any issues promptly and maintain a collaborative work environment
• Capability to identify and resolve issues related to cleaning processes, equipment maintenance and staff performance quickly and effectively
• Undestanding the importance of cleanliness in a healthcare setting and maintaining a compassionate approach towards patients, visitors and staff
• Consistent performance and commitment to the job ensuring reliability in delivering high standards of cleanliness and service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Middlesex University Hospital

London

N18 1QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)