Vacancies

Facilities Services Supervisor (Community)

Role Summary

The postholder is required to supervise the Facilities Services team and activities on a daily basis across a number of inpatient and non-inpatient community hospital sites within the Northern & Eastern Division of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust as agreed with the Assistant Community Facilities Manager and Community Facilities Manager and will require the postholder to travel regularly between sites. 

The postholder will be required to:

• Ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with agreed rotas and shift patterns.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and agreed delivery of service at all times.
• Take a seamless approach to the providing and supervising the delivery of patient catering services, delivering a clean environment, minor maintenance and working closely with the Assistant Community Facilities Manager and Ward staff to undertaken any other specific tasks to support patient, visitors and staff requirements. 
• Work closely with other departments and support services. 
• Monitor and uphold quality standards, report deficiencies and take appropriate action as required.
• Comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct their self at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection. 
• Actively participate in the provision of high quality, cost effective service in order to comply with mandatory standards as set down in the national specification for cleanliness in the NHS, PLACE and CQC. 

There is a requirement for the post holder to have a financial awareness and to manage the facilities services team and services within financial parameters set out by the Trust.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

• To maintain the Facilities service as planned and scheduled by the Assistant Community Facilities Manager and Community Facilities Manager and in line with Trust policy.

• To allocate staff to work in areas on a daily basis and ensure all areas are staffed by redeployment of staff during periods of high absence. Be prepared to undertake Facilities duties as and when required to support services. 
• To ensure that all reported structural repairs required to the fabric of the building are forwarded to the appropriate department.

To contribute to and work within a safe working environment 

Working Pattern: Monday- Friday 8:00-16:00, Occasional weekend working maybe required.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Mike Oldfield, Community Facilities Manager, mike.oldfield@nhs.net- 07527 336993 OR Kayleigh Bristow, Deputy Community Facilities Manager, kayleigh.bristow@nhs.net- 07483 444891

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.