Domestic Supervisor

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 12 January 2025

Job summary

21 hours per week

We are looking for a highly motivated, committed and service focused individual to work with other team members to manage our Facilities Services. In this role you will support the department in maintaining hygiene standards for our site working within the National Cleaning Standards Framework.

The successful candidate must have previous cleaning experience and have worked in a similar setting. Supervisory / people management experience is preferred but not essential. Candidates must be willing to work towards relevant NVQ in Cleaning and a qualification in Team Leading.

The successful candidate will be flexible to cover the demands of the service and be able to adapt to changes within the department and have the ability and initiative to learn new skills, work independently, be trustworthy, reliable and be able to prioritise workload.

Flexibility within this role is essential as it will involve covering for other members of the team. All training will be given to meet the requirements of the post.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the day to day management of the Domestic staff, including wards and general areas whilst working within budgeted hours to achieve the required standards.

Be able to manage and lead a deep cleaning programme across the Trust site. Carry our cleaning audits and maintain a star rating for cleanliness.

Working as part of a team but must possess the ability to work individually under demanding circumstances.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

02 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-09-067

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Knowledge of Hospital environment

Qualifications

Essential

Literacy and numeracy skills
Willing to work towards relevant NVQ qualification. Team Leader Qualification.
Computer literate

Knowledge

Essential

Theoretical and practical knowledge of cleaning.

Desirable

Supervisory / people management experience is preferred but not essential.
Awareness of Moving & Handling
Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to job role.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Knowledge of Hospital environment

Qualifications

Essential

Literacy and numeracy skills
Willing to work towards relevant NVQ qualification. Team Leader Qualification.
Computer literate

Knowledge

Essential

Theoretical and practical knowledge of cleaning.

Desirable

Supervisory / people management experience is preferred but not essential.
Awareness of Moving & Handling
Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to job role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.