The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Cleanliness Services Supervisor

The closing date is 01 September 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within a busy and varied environment, working alongside our clinical and other non-clinical colleagues to make a positive contribution to our patients and staff experience.

Our cleanliness team take pride in ensuring all areas of the hospital meet high standards of cleanliness.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced, motivated, dynamic Supervisor to lead our cleanliness team at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

Core hours will be 2pm - 10pm working alternate weekends.

Main duties of the job

  • Supervisor experience is essential - please refer to the job description.
  • Cleaning Management experience is an essential element for this role and experience within a healthcare environment would be beneficial. You have a passion for good cleaning standards and hygiene.
  • You have experience or knowledge of infection control and health and safety procedures.
  • You are a team player but can also work independently.
  • To provide support to the cleanliness team
  • To adopt a flexible approach
  • Good level of competency in IT

About us

The Cleanliness Team is made up of Trust staff who are responsible for cleaning the whole hospital. Our aim is to ensure a safe and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors. We work closely with IPC and wards and departments to ensure our high standards are maintained. We are a large team covering various shift patterns and our goal is to provide the best service we can.

We pride ourselves on supporting each other and other teams within the Trust.

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-CSS-628

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Apley

Telford

TF1 6TF


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ in Housekeeping or Industrial Cleaning

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Experience of supervising staff
  • Experience of using computers and general software packages
  • Experience of undertaking administrative tasks e.g. producing rotas, keeping staff records
  • Experience of cleaning in large, complex environments

Desirable

  • Experience or knowledge of infection control and health and safety
  • NVQ in supervisory management
  • Knowledge of cleaning products and COSHH
  • Experience of cleaning in a healthcare setting

Skills and qualifications

Essential

  • Ability to communicate to all members of staff, members of the public and patients
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ in Housekeeping or Industrial Cleaning

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Experience of supervising staff
  • Experience of using computers and general software packages
  • Experience of undertaking administrative tasks e.g. producing rotas, keeping staff records
  • Experience of cleaning in large, complex environments

Desirable

  • Experience or knowledge of infection control and health and safety
  • NVQ in supervisory management
  • Knowledge of cleaning products and COSHH
  • Experience of cleaning in a healthcare setting

Skills and qualifications

Essential

  • Ability to communicate to all members of staff, members of the public and patients

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Apley

Telford

TF1 6TF


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Apley

Telford

TF1 6TF


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Cleanliness Manager

Sharon Smallwood

sharon.smallwood1@nhs.net

01952641222

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-CSS-628

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Apley

Telford

TF1 6TF


Supporting documents

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