The Christie NHS FT
Job summary
The Christie is an international leader in cancer research and development and the largest cancer treatment centre of its kind in Europe.
The role will form part the management team of the Estate and Facilities Division, within the Site Services Sub-Division.The role will take accountability for identified site services management functions including:-Domestic Cleaning Services and Deep Clean-Residential & Waste Management, including portering distribution-Pest control. -Elements of this service are provided 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.-The role will require ensuring legal and statutory compliance for the site services including meetingnational cleaning standards and NHS standards.
This role includes operating and being based at our main site in Withington as well as our satellite sites across the wider Greater Manchester and Cheshire areas.Pay – Band 8a £57,528 to £64,75037 1/2 Hours per week (27 days leave plus Bank holidays rising incrementally on years of service)NHS Pension enrolment
Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide a 10 minute presentation of no more than 10 slides based on;
How you would tactically operate a Site Services sub-division of Estates & Facilities in terms of cleaning & waste management in a specialist NHS Cancer Centre.
Main duties of the job
As our Deputy Head of Site Services, you will be accountable for the management, and performance of all functions under your control, including the following:o Domestic cleaningo Deep cleaning (including management of Deep Clean schedule)o Provide Deep clean services to minimise the risk of Hospital Acquired Infections recognising this is key to Infection Prevention & Controlo Discharge cleaningo Provide cleaning services to all clinical & non-clinical areas adhering to the National Cleaning Standardso Provide periodic cleaning programme / People shift rota’so Waste management / Provide waste removal services for all waste streamso Ensure systems & procedures are in place for the effective & safe management of the serviceo Environmental walkabouts & actions are undertaken regularly to ensure high standards & compliance domestic cleaning services, deep cleaning & waste management along with environmental standards.
As a key senior member of our team the role will involve organising strategic plans with objectives & tactics for service development & improvement including key areas such as managing change, culture, & behaviour development programmes, Site Services improvement programmes & contributing to the estate & decarbonisation strategies, inclusive of waste management targets.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant degree or -experience working at a senior level
- A management qualification equivalent to an NVQ level 5. Diploma in Leadership and Management or working towards a qualification
Desirable
- Master’s or equivalent in a related discipline e.g. Environmental Management
Experience
Essential
- Strategic management of Waste Management and Cleaning in a hospital environment
- NHS National Cleaning and Standards knowledge
- Working at a senior level and networking across a complex healthcare setting both internally and externally
- Awareness of how the cleanliness of an area contributes to health and safety and infection control
- Demonstrates managerial skills with experience of managing large staff groups
- Experience of dealing with complex HR issue
- Experience of management processes and systems of control
- Experience of conducting training regarding the use and storage of cleaning equipment and materials for different surfaces and for different tasks
- Ability to lead and manage minor projects that involve coordination of activities and close communication with end users
- Analysing and interpreting data and information including national statistics and benchmarking data
Desirable
- Extensive experience managing patient environment
- Extensive experience managing patient environment. Demonstrate understanding of political issues of the Trust and NHS
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills, effective communication skills, ability to defuse conflict, ability to draft written reports
- Writing strategic plans and disseminating objectives and monitoring performance
- Analysing and interpreting data and information including national statistics and benchmarking data
- Ability to work on one’s own initiative
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Computer literate with regular use of computer software including bespoke databases, spreadsheets
Desirable
- Lifting and manual handling training
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the current legislation, guidelines and local policies for Site Services areas of responsibility
- A working understanding of the risks which are present in clinical work areas and how they can be minimised
- An understanding of how to control infection
- Use of hazardous materials (COSHH)
- Health and safety at work and associated legislation within this environment
- Safe working methods, particularly at height
- The importance of wearing adequate and appropriate additional protective equipment
- An understanding of potential improvements within the Deep Clean and domestic service technologies to assist with service improvements
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Able to relate and adapt to the perspective of others
Other
Essential
- This role may require the postholder to work anti-social hours
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
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