Our patient focussed Facilities Team is undergoing a defining period of change with a number of retirements and the introduction of the new post of Deputy Facilities Director.
We provide a complex range of services all operated in-house which includes exemplar patient food services from our CPU, a full laundry production unit, domestic services, portering, transport, security and waste management. We are a team of over 1900 people.
There are a number of exciting strategic challenges for us to plan for over the next few years which will transform our services, and these roles will play a crucial role in delivering change.
The roles are very much about leadership, and we are looking for inspiring leaders with a focus on patients, staff engagement and development, with proven strategic and transformational leadership skills. The successful on safety,
The Head of Domestic Services role carries responsibility for cleaning services across both our Acute and Community premises and is a key member of the Facilities senior leadership team., + To provide professional leadership and support to deliver Domestic cleaning services across the Trust.
+ To take the lead on major strategic change projects within Facilities, particularly changes to the delivery of ward-based services.
+ To be responsible for delivering continuous improvement and standards in a cost-effective manner.
+ Responsible for strategic business planning, budget control and delivery of efficiency targets.
+ To ensure compliance with appropriate national standards and in particular the "2021 National Cleaning Standards".
+ To sit on appropriate Trust wide committees and represent Domestic Services and Facilities Services, in particular as a member the Infection Control Operational Group (ICOG).
+ Responsible for the investigation and production of reports in respect of conduct cases and grievances raised both in Domestic Services and within the wider Facilities Services environment

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and busiest NHS Teaching Trusts, and one of the most complex providers of acute, community and specialist health services in the country. Across our 5 hospitals and through our community services, we provide care to over 2 million patients each year, employ over 19,000 staff, and have a turnover of £1.5 billion. We provide a comprehensive range of local services to the residents of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and North Derbyshire, and also some highly specialist services to all parts of England.

NHS AfC: Band 8b
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we'll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.