Domestic Services Deputy Manager

Job overview

Responsible for supporting the delivery of a cost-effective and high-quality Domestic Cleaning Service and on-site laundry to staff and visitors.

To continually review the service processes and procedures in line with national guidelines and initiatives, providing technical/specialist advice as required.

To provide effective leadership to the department and to be responsible for planning and coordination of duties within the Domestic Cleaning Services and on-site laundry.

To ensure the department's high standards are reflected in practice through effective management of staff and contractors

Main duties of the job

Line manager of staff

Experience of communicating with staff, suppliers, stakeholders, and patients on a number of complex, distressing/emotional issues/circumstances.

Practical and theoretical knowledge acquired through relevant qualifications and training/experience.

Work scheduling and operational problem-solving, including contact with patients and visitors.

Highly competent in Information Technology.

Self-motivated, with the ability to manage time efficiently and effectively whilst delegating to higher management as required.

Operates within broad occupational parameters to manage workload.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks

Professional registration and qualification checks

Employment history and reference checks

Occupational Health clearance

Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.