We\'re currently recruiting a dedicated Cleaning Team Leader. The role requires maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in line with NHS cleaning standards and ensuring the health and safety of all patients, staff, and visitors. The Team Leader will oversee a team of cleaning staff, manage scheduling, ensure compliance with infection control policies, and uphold operational efficiency in Healthcare on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week.Here\'s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: OtherCould you bring your spark to Healthcare? Here\'s what you need to know before applying:Your key responsibilities will include:Supervise a team of cleaning staff, providing guidance, motivation, and performance feedback.Develop team schedules, ensuring adequate coverage across shifts to meet the hospital’s needs.Conduct regular training sessions for staff on NHS cleaning standards, infection control, health and safety, and cleaning equipment use.Monitor team adherence to established procedures and standards, identifying training or improvement needs.Ensure all cleaning tasks are performed according to NHS cleaning standards and hospital policies.Conduct daily inspections to verify cleanliness levels, addressing any issues promptly.Coordinate with the Infection Control Team to ensure all cleaning practices comply with infection control guidelines.Maintain records of inspections, audits, and corrective actions for quality assurance purposes.Manage the allocation and use of cleaning materials, equipment, and PPE to ensure cost-effective operations.Implement efficient workflows to ensure prompt responses to urgent cleaning requests, particularly in high-risk and critical care areas.Act as the a key point of contact between the cleaning team, nursing staff, and other hospital departments.Communicate any changes in cleaning protocols, schedules, or NHS guidelines to the team.Provide regular updates to the Cleaning Manager, raising any issues that require management support or intervention.To deliver Health and Safety policy and standards.Our ideal Cleaning Team Leader will:Previous experience in a supervisory role within cleaning or facilities management, ideally in a healthcare setting.An understanding of NHS cleaning standards and infection control requirements.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage a team and liaise with hospital staff.Knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to cleaning in a healthcare environmentAt least 3 years operational experience of managing in at least one functional area with experience of working in a managing a multi-service operation.IT Literate at Intermediate LevelDelivery through peoplePlanning and OrganisingAchieving and Doing – Can DoBusiness AwarenessInterpersonal Skills with strong influencing skills Customer FocusPart of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.Job Reference: com/1002/85654001/52706717/R/STC #MedirestCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
