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Job overview

Supervise facilities staff on a day to day basis to ensure that the Hospital is cleaned to the correct standards and patients receive a food and beverage service which is adequate for their nutritional requirements.

Maintain and oversee the smooth operation of the porter function for the locality.

Assist the Facilities manager in the provision of services within the Facilities services umbrella and assist with the recruitment, training and development of staff and management of trust resources.

• Ensure the correct handling, regeneration and service of chilled, frozen and fresh food by housekeeping staff to ensure compliance with Food Hygiene Legislation including Trust policy and procedures.
• Monitor the quality and quantity of linen delivered to wards and departments adjusting the linen requirements as necessary, identifying and reporting quality issues to the Facilities Services administration staff.
• Responsible for supporting waste management on site, collection and storage of waste from locations, according to local procedures and the hospital waste disposal policy

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for maintaining a continuous and consistent service to meet the needs of the Hospital/Units throughout the Facilities Department.
• Organise rotas to ensure appropriate staff cover is provided to areas requiring Facilities tasks to be undertaken.
• Assume responsibility for the supervision and daily allocation of staff to provide a Facilities function in locality sites.
• Take responsibility for food, consumables and linen stock levels on site ensuring an adequate supply is available.
• Responsible for planning and leading the deep clean programme for inpatient ward areas and sites with NHS operating theatres to ensure compliance with Infection Control and Estates guidance.
• Prioritise the workload and provide a proactive service to the locality to ensure high standards are met.
• Provide training to staff in all areas of Facilities takes, manage performance and ensure staff are released to attend or take part in mandatory training.
• Support the Management team in staff development, performance reviews and attendance management.
• Proactively support the monitoring of standards across all areas of responsibility.

Working for our organisation

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.

Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.

Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.