Housekeeping Supervisor

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

Do you have a can-do attitude and take pride in your work? We're looking for a housekeeping supervisor to join #TeamUHD on a full-time basis. You'll need to be organised and able to communicate effectively - ensuring wards and departments are cleaned and maintained to a high standard.

What We Can Offer You In Return

1. Enhanced annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
2. Generous NHS pension scheme
3. NHS discounts at thousands of retailers
4. Working with a friendly, inclusive team

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: 22 April 2025

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About Us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note: if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Date posted: 28 March 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa/pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 153-CO04384

Job locations: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Responsibilities

Experience Essential

• Cleaning line Management/ supervisory experience within a hospital, hotel or cleaning company

Qualifications Essential

• Level 3 Cleaning and Support Services

Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of COSHH, Infection Control regulations, Trust Cleanliness Policy & Housekeeping department procedures

Desirable

• Knowledge of COSHH, Infection Control regulations, Trust Cleanliness Policy & Housekeeping department procedures. Previous experience of cleaning machinery i.e. scrubber drier, buffers

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: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW

Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers