Hygiene Services Manager

Hygiene Services Manager Grade VII

Purpose of the Role:

The purpose of this post is to oversee hygiene services across all CHI sites to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients and staff through the provision of a clean environment and the prevention of cross infection in line with National and International best practice.

The Hygiene Services Manager will be required to oversee the smooth running of the contract cleaning services, contract linen services and in-house cleaning services on a cross-site basis.

In addition, the post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of accommodation services and main reception service in CHI at Crumlin.

This position will also deputise for the Senior General Support Services Manager as required.

The Hygiene Services Manager will support the Senior General Support Manager with the planning and preparation for all Hygiene Services in the New Children’s Hospital.

Essential Criteria:

· At least 5 years’ experience managing hygiene/general support/similar services in a hospital environment,

· Minimum of 3 years’ experience of managing a team of >20 staff,

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,

· Line manager experience and competency.

How to Apply and Informal Enquiries:

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Tuesday 7th May 2024 at 5pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Jean Doyle, Senior General Support Services Manager at jean.doyle@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact recruitment@nchg.ie