Housekeeping Lead

Housekeeping Lead
The Saxon Clinic
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £28,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Saxon Clinic in Milton Keynes is part of Circle Health Group , Britain's 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 to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• You lead the Housekeeping team, ensuring that Circle Health Group's 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 well being 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 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

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