Soft FM Supervisor - Operational Support

Job Description

The Recruitment Co. are seeking a full time Soft FM Supervisor.This role is based at Sunderland Royal Hospital, also covering all CHoiCE sites as required.Hours per week:40 - normal working hours are on a rota basis across a seven day period,including weekends, late shift, night shift, unsocial hours and public holidays. Shifts will be predominantly working throughout the day, up until 7pm.Key Requirements:-Have experience of working in an NHS Organisation as well as support services- An understanding of the HTM-07-01 Safe Management of Healthcare Waste- Be computer literate, with a good understanding of Microsoft applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook- Have the ability to work on own initiative and be able to manage a large staff group- Have a courteous and professional attitude- Commitment to personal/professional development- Ability to prioritise workloads- Ability to work under pressure- Ability to work 24/7 shift patterns as requiredThis post provides an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive person to join an already established team, to support the delivery of high-quality Facilities service. You will be responsible for:- Day-to-day management of the waste operative duties and the performance of the staff within CHoiCE.- To supervise and prioritise work and direct staff accordingly, ensuring the service is responsive to the demands placed upon it- Management of all hospital waste streams, ensuring correct segregation and preparation of waste, prior to disposal off-site- Communicating with service users in person as well as by telephone, and resolving any service difficulties or extra work provision- Carry out first line return to work meetings as per the CHoiCE attendance management policy- Authorising annual leave- Compiling waste teams rotaBenefits:Access to WorkA scheme administered by JobCentre Plus that exists to help disabled people fulfil their potential at work. It is accessible on a self-referral basis.If an employee has a disability, health or mental health condition that is likely to last for 12 months ormore, Access to Work can give them and their employer advice, and support with extra costs which may arise because of specific needs.Bike 2 Work SchemeWe encourage our staff to travel to work using active transport (walking/cycling) as well as other sustainable transport options like public transport or car sharing. CHoICE offers secure, safe and accessible bike parking facilities for all staff who want them,as well as access to a bike salary sacrifice scheme with the opportunity to save up to 42% on the cost of Bicycles and/or Equipment.Car Salary Sacrifice SchemeIn addition to the bike salary sacrifice scheme, CHoICE also offer staff access to a car salary sacrifice scheme via Knowles Fleet.Flu Vaccination Programme, Infections & ImmunityFlu can have serious and even fatal consequences, especially for our older and more vulnerable patients, therefore vaccinating staff working in a healthcare setting is a critical part of the flu prevention strategy.Annual flu vaccinations are made availableto all CHoICE staff, along with other necessary immunisations.Health & Fitness CentreThe centre is based at SRH and has a fully equipped gym with both cardiovascular and weight training equipment andstudio. You will have unlimited use of gym and classes. Fitness assessments, and personal training/one to one sessions can be arranged with ourfullyqualified staff.Health Promotion & SurveillanceThe Occupational Health team run promotions on a variety of health topics such as smoking cessation, healthy eating, weight management and mental health. In addition, health surveillance puts into place certain procedures where employees may be exposed to certainrisks.Mental Health ServiceCHoICE offers all staff access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). This is a 24 hour confidential counselling and information service, where support is available on matters such as marital problems, stress, anxiety and financial worries.In addition, specialist bereavement counselling is available via Cruse. Face to face and group support is delivered by trained bereavement volunteers to support people after the death of someone close.Furthermore, Occupational Health offer an advisory service with toolkits to assist with managing stress and pressure.Moving & Handling ServiceThe Moving and Handling Service provides training, advice and support to all CHoICE employees regarding all manual handling and back care issues. Manual Handling Training isdelivered via e-learning or via classroom presentations and appropriate practical trainingis provided separately. Classroom-based Theory sessions and Practical training sessions may be booked via the Education and Training Centre.Please reply with your CV and contact Emma on .