Detailed job description and main responsibilities We have in-house training to help your personal development plans and will support you with all your training. The benefits include Excellent pension In-house training opportunities Fantastic discounts for NHS staff To ensure a quality provision of cost effective Facilities Services. To manage Facilities Services Contracts to achieve an effective high quality, integrated service which is managed within budgetary limits and provides value for money To ensure all patient, staff and visitor catering services are delivered to the highest standard including hospitality and vending services To maintain standards in catering, portering, domestic services impacting on direct patient care and responding to user requirements. This includes the achievement of income targets Lead and contribute to the delivery of the relevant aspects of the Cleanliness in Hospitals and PLACE programmes and initiatives, producing and providing reports and action plans for all relevant departments. Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. Person specification Experience Essential criteria Successful experience in operational supervision and/or management of a team, including Catering and Cleaning services. Responsibility for quality service delivery Able to undertake audit of cleaning and catering standards In line with National standards of Cleanliness and food safety/hygiene legislation In developing risk assessments across services including in a catering environment (H.A.C.C.P.) Staff recruitment, counselling and minor disciplinary issues Understanding of Health and Safety at Work issues Meeting service users and in handling complaints sensitively Understanding of contractual service obligations Desirable criteria Attendance at multi-disciplinary meetings Liaison with Staff Side Trade Unions Able to manage and control a budget and identify cost efficiencies Experience with cleanliness in hospitals, CQC, infection control and PLACE systems/audits Qualifications Essential criteria CIEH Level 3 Certificate in Food Hygiene (or equivalent) NEBSM, ILM (or equivalent) Desirable criteria CIEH Level 4 Certificate in Food Hygiene (or equivalent) CIEH Level 4 Health & Safety Certificate (or equivalent) Training Qualification Knowledge Desirable criteria extensive knowledge of food safety/hygiene legislation Values and Behaviours Essential criteria All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork Skills Essential criteria good computer skills able to use Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel/Outlook) can demonstrate good people management and leadership skills ability to work on his/her own initiative, and also part of a team good interpersonal skills with all levels of staff both internally and with external organisations Desirable criteria able to write reports able to use Microsoft PowerPoint Additional Information We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants. The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria. In submitting an application form, you authorise Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you. This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post. Should you require any further information please refer our Privacy Policy shown on the Trust website, please click here for more information. For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people 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. 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