The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Domestic Services Supervisor

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Job summary

As the Domestic Services Supervisor you will be responsible for the day to day line management and supervision of the team of domestics, including allocation of work areas, training and ensuring the rosters are covered at the Princess Alexandra Hospital whilst maintaining and sustaining a high standard of cleanliness across the trust.

Main duties of the job

  • Maintenance of a high standard of Domestic Service which meets the agreed specification
  • Key/code holder - to ensure all keys are signed in and out of the supervisors office.
  • Training to include on the job training and local induction for all new staff and refresher training for staff when required.
  • Issuing and recording of all uniforms given to staff.
  • Carry out staff appraisals
  • Allocate of work to cover unplanned absences e.g. sickness
  • Completion of rosters ensuring cover for annual l eave and sickness
  • Assist in the genral welfare and discipline of staff
  • Undertake first line sickness meetings
  • Check delivery of cleaning materials to main domestic store and unpack delivery
  • Ensure staff use safe working practices
  • Assist and supervise with special cleaning programmes
  • To comply with national and local policies and procedures in relation to Heath & Safety, COSHH and Fire regulations

About us

This is an exciting time for PAHT. Over the next five years we are on a digital transformation journey, leading us to ourbrand new hospital. You'll be part of the team supporting our organisation in a diverse and challenging role; a role which can make a significant difference to our patients, staff and the future direction of our services.

Our people demonstrate energy and commitment towards improving the care and experiences provided to our patients and the drive to be an 'outstanding' organisation.

It's never been a better time to join us.

Details

Date posted

21 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,008 to £25,553 a year pro rata inclusive of high cost area supplement

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-5389518-SW

Job locations

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road,

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To supervise the day to day running of the Domestic Services Team.
  • To ensure roster are complete and all tasks covered daily and to ensure that planned and unplanned absences are covered e.g. annual leave and sickness.
  • To undertake first line sickness meeting and staff appraisals
  • Assist in the general welfare and discipline of staff.
  • Assist and supervise special cleaning programmes
  • To ensure compliance of national and local policies in relation to Health & Safety, COSHH and Fire Regulations
  • To maintain a high standard on all wards and department

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To supervise the day to day running of the Domestic Services Team.
  • To ensure roster are complete and all tasks covered daily and to ensure that planned and unplanned absences are covered e.g. annual leave and sickness.
  • To undertake first line sickness meeting and staff appraisals
  • Assist in the general welfare and discipline of staff.
  • Assist and supervise special cleaning programmes
  • To ensure compliance of national and local policies in relation to Health & Safety, COSHH and Fire Regulations
  • To maintain a high standard on all wards and department

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Good Education to GCSE level
  • Experience in cleaning and the use if cleaning equipment
  • Supervisory experience
  • Knowledge of all mandatory training and relevant legislation
  • Knowledge of working in Multi disciplianry environments
  • Ability to manage and motivate
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of staff members
  • Numerate and literate
  • Ability to Prioritise

Desirable

  • Management Training Certificate
  • NVG Customer Care
  • Basic Food Hygiene
  • Previous domestic experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of working in multi-disciplinary environments
  • oKnowledge of COSHH and Hygiene regulations

Desirable

  • oExperience in cleaning and the use of chemicals and cleaning equipment
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Good Education to GCSE level
  • Experience in cleaning and the use if cleaning equipment
  • Supervisory experience
  • Knowledge of all mandatory training and relevant legislation
  • Knowledge of working in Multi disciplianry environments
  • Ability to manage and motivate
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of staff members
  • Numerate and literate
  • Ability to Prioritise

Desirable

  • Management Training Certificate
  • NVG Customer Care
  • Basic Food Hygiene
  • Previous domestic experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of working in multi-disciplinary environments
  • oKnowledge of COSHH and Hygiene regulations

Desirable

  • oExperience in cleaning and the use of chemicals and cleaning equipment

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road,

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road,

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Domestic Services Manager

Lyn Patnell

lyn.patnell@nhs.net

01279978932

Details

Date posted

21 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,008 to £25,553 a year pro rata inclusive of high cost area supplement

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-5389518-SW

Job locations

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Hamstel Road,

Harlow

CM20 1QX


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