Job Overview
The Facilities Supervisor is a member of the LPT Estates and Facilities team. The postholder will support the Facilities Co-ordinator in delivering high-quality soft facilities services and will be responsible for managing the effective and efficient delivery of local site services and facilities on a day-to-day basis.
Working 37.5 hours per week, the postholder is expected to work various shift patterns, including weekends and bank holidays.
The postholder reports to the Facilities Co-ordinator and ensures all services are delivered in accordance with National Standards, are compliant, and that patients and visitors are in a safe and appropriate environment. Staff should be able to effectively deliver the required care. The postholder may deputise for the Facilities Co-ordinator when needed.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, highly motivated, possess good communication, organizational skills, and an analytical approach to problem-solving. They should be capable of promoting the Facilities department, presenting a customer-focused service, and developing new skills while staying updated with technological advancements.
Please note: In cases of high application volume, the closing date may be brought forward. Previous applicants need not apply.
Contact: Jane Toon 07785316572
Job Description Summary (Main Duties and Responsibilities)
1. Line management of Facilities staff.
2. Produce orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
3. Raise requisitions (using Saffron), receipting goods, inspecting deliveries, and processing invoices.
4. Provide leadership and guidance to Facilities staff, supervising multiple roles, and promoting operational excellence, excellent customer service, and staff engagement.
5. Ensure staff adhere to the Trust's colour coding system to prevent cross-infection.
6. Oversee staff preparing and regenerating patient meals at ward level, following Trust Food Safety policies.
7. Report defects immediately using the approved systems.
8. Implement deep cleaning procedures, including hydrogen peroxide decontamination, steam cleaning, carpet cleaning, and changing curtains.
For full details of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description.
Benefits
* Competitive salary, including payments for unsocial hours, with enhanced pay on weekends.
* Free car parking.
* Paid induction and training.
* Pension scheme.
* 27 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
* Access to Blue Light and health service discounts.
* Roles across various sites, some requiring mobility; some may not be suitable for public transport. If residing within Leicester, some sites may be local to your community.
* We may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply promptly.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides community health, mental health, and learning disability services across over 100 settings in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, serving over 1 million people with 6,500 staff. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and actively promote equal opportunities. We encourage applications from all community sections, especially underrepresented groups.
Further details on benefits, leadership behaviors, and other information can be found in the 'Information for Applicants' documents. We support flexible working arrangements and consider requests for alternative hours.
All substantive roles (excluding medical staff) are subject to a 6-month probation period. All roles require permission to work in the UK. The cost of DBS disclosures will be deducted from salary after commencement. Preference for interview will be given to applicants at risk within the NHS who meet the essential criteria.
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