Housekeeping Lead

Housekeeping Lead
The Saxon Clinic
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to 28000.00 per year (depending on level of experience training and qualification)

The Saxon Clinic in Milton Keynes is part of Circle Health Group Britains leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Housekeeping Lead to join their team of staff in the Housekeeping department.

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• You lead the Housekeeping team ensuring that Circle Health Groups high standards of cleanliness are being maintained.
• You ensure the environment is safe and pleasant for patients visitors and Circle Health Group employees.
• You undertake duties related to the provision of housekeeping services.
• You ensure all associated housekeeping duties are carried out effectively and efficiently.
• You are flexible to the business needs and ensure all areas of Housekeeping are adequately staffed in line with demand.
• You ensure the cleaning and servicing of all hospital areas (clinical and non-clinical including Theatre) to the required Circle Health Group standards and in line with Circle Health Group procedures.
• You manage the linen contract and meet with the linen provider as required.
• You ensure the collection and appropriate handling of used (soiled and fouled) or infectious linen and the distribution of clean linen to wards and departments within the hospital.
• You participate in hospital cover / manager on-call rotas including weeknights and weekend shifts where applicable.
• You ensure that the highest possible standards are maintained to promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of patients employees and visitors.
• You comply with all relevant mandatory training.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience in a supervisory position.
• Prior experience in completing audits.
• Maths English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
• Proficient in the use of a PC including the use of software and systems.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• 25 days holiday per year bank holidays increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies including enhanced Maternity Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences backgrounds identities or expressions skills work stylesand more.

Were passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless compassionate committed collaborative brave agile tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

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