Job Description

We are looking for a Housekeeping Lead to join our team for our Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet
Our team members will come from all walks of life but what they will all have in common is that they are professional, friendly, polite and caring. They enjoy working as a team with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
Join us to work in partnership with the NHS, delivering scheduled treatments to private and NHS patients. It's a chance to be part of an agile and innovative healthcare company that's determined to help our partners introduce new ideas and new ways of working. And, it's an opportunity to pursue a rewarding career as a key member of a caring team.
37.5 hours a week working between 1am and 6 pm. We also work Monday though to Sunday so some weekend work will be required.
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What you'll be doing
As a vital part of our friendly and compassionate team supported by our experienced Operations Manager, you will be an integral part of a passionate team helping to provide clean and comfortable surroundings ensuring that our patients feel they are receiving a high quality experience.
To provide and coordinate housekeeping services for PPGHSM. Operating as a lead of department, the post holder is to be responsible for all aspects of Housekeeping.
This will include:

• Ensuring that all appropriate policies and procedures are implemented and complied with, including NHS National Cleaning Standards.
• Maintaining an accurate stock system including receiving and checking of goods in/out.
• Compliance with all financial policies and procedure relating to ordering and stock control. This will include raising purchase orders for the hospital, and validating invoices.
• Complete statutory and other monitoring procedures as required.
• Be responsible for the Housekeepers under their supervision and ensuring that those members of staff comply with company policies and procedures.

Managerial

• Provide clear and consistent leadership to staff in the housekeeping department, maintaining a visible presence in line with the hospital operational plan.
• To lead in the recruitment and selection process of staff positions, sickness reviews, informal and formal disciplinary issues, poor performance and use of agency/bank staff.
• Provide leadership to all levels of staff, ensuring that discipline is maintained and all staff have the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential via development, training, and competency based assessments through Personnel Development Reviews.
• To promote positive inter professional working relationships within the facilities environment and all other departments.
• To develop methods of reliably measuring performance against local and national quality standards and targets, through benchmarking, audit and research. Actively involved in the relevant components of the PLACE audit
• Measuring and ensuring effective resource allocation and utilisation, by ensuring that Team members are equipped with the appropriate knowledge and expertise.
• To ensure that all staff are aware of and comply with current Company policies, procedures and current legislation relating to, Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety.
• Responsible for ensuring that all equipment used within the department is in good working order and is used appropriately.
• Ensuring that all appropriate policies and procedures are implemented and complied with.

What we'll look for in you
We are looking for someone who is willing to work hard, learn and develop in the role, but most importantly someone who understands the value of team work and a good work ethic.

• Previously managed in a housekeeping department
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations
• The ability to receive and communicate information accurately and take instruction from professional colleagues
• Someone with the flexibility to fit into internal rotating shift pattern.

What you can expect in return

• Autonomy to produce policies, set standards, and make the team your own.
• Leading a friendly and supportive team
• Support with career opportunities if desired
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Location
Practice Plus Group Hospital Shepton Mallet
Position
Facilities and Hospitality
Advertising Salary
Depending on experience
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Schedule Type
Full Time
Rewards & Benefits
Flexible working
Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme
Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility
Award winning ED&I programme
Training & Development
Tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.
Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.
Great development and career progression opportunities.
To be honest, this is the best place I have ever worked and I would like to stay with Practice Plus Group as long as possible. Practice Plus Group have been brilliant at understanding that I am going to be looking after my granddaughter, so it gives me a great work life balance.