Deputy Housekeeping Manager - HCA Healthcare UK : Job Details

Role: Deputy Housekeeping ManagerLocation: London Bridge Hospital, London SE1 2PR

Shifts: Permanent, full time 37.5 hours, shifts between 0630am and 2200pm, working 5 days out of 7

Salary: Competitive salary dependent on experience + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Housekeeping Manager to join our London Bridge Hospital campus, rated as 'outstanding' by the CQC. The London Bridge Hospital campus in South East London encompasses an outpatients and diagnostic centre in The Shard; the large world-class hospital based at the Tooley Street site; Private Care at Guys, which is on the top four floors of Guys Hospital Cancer Centre; and outpatient and diagnostic centres across the City.This role will support succession and continuity in the managers absence and contribute to leadership during peak work periods.

Above all else, we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other’s may think this is just a role in the administration team, but to us, you’ll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis.

What you’ll do

• Managing and motivating a team of cleaning staff
• Conduct stock management of consumables and spares
• Ensure employees are properly trained and equipped to perform their role
• Deploy and train staff on the use of latest cleaning technology while providing instructions and supervision where necessary
• Certify that equipment is safe to use and in good working condition
• Oversee all escalations and performance management developments
• Supervise performance of cleaning team
• Conduct safety briefings and toolbox talks
• Collaborate with clients to ensure there are no problems on site
• Keep close interaction, communication, and coordination with the all the departments
• Support in maintaining a highly trained and motivated staff that constantly strives for excellence in cleanliness and service
• Stepping up when the Housekeeping manager is unavailable

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. You’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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