Housekeeping Manager Fixed Term - HCA Healthcare UK : Job Details

Job Title: Housekeeping ManagerLocation: The Harborne Hospital, BirminghamFull time 37.5 hours per week, working shifts between 0630am and 2200, 5 days out of 7Fixed Term Contract for 12 monthsSalary: Competitive Salary + excellent benefits

We’re looking for a Housekeeping Manager to join our team based in The Harborne Hospital, part of the World’s largest private healthcare group; providing award winning primary, acute and complex care. As Housekeeping Manager, your role will enhance the customer experience and reputation of HCA Healthcare UK by effectively managing the cleaning team, equipment, resources and third-party suppliers ensuring the housekeeping operation is in accordance with the National Standard of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021 & Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies and procedures.

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 Housekeeping 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:

• Promote a safety culture and ensure the cleaning team are aware of and operate in accordance with company’s Health & Safety procedures at all times
• Ensure the housekeeping team are engaged and managed effectively to achieve their performance targets and quality of cleaning standards.
• Ensure the right number of people, trained to the right skill level are in place to achieve the required housekeeping service
• Manage the cleaning labour, equipment & resources budget for housekeeping services in line with targets
• Manage any third-party suppliers or contractors as required ensuring they meet or exceed the agreed service level agreements e.g. linen, pest control, feminine hygiene etc
• Ensure the cleaning operation continually improves in all areas of the operation – quality, cost, delivery & safety
• Manage performance of your team and conduct regular review meetings on performance with direct reports

What you’ll bring:

• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including COSHH
• Good numerical and written skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Excellent people management skills
• Experience managing a cleaning operation in a commercial environment

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. As a Housekeeping Supervisor 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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