About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and experiencedHousekeeping Supervisor to join our dedicated Hotel Services team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of our patients, staff, and visitors by maintaining high standards of cleanliness across our wards and departments.
About the RoleAs a Housekeeping Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and coordination of our housekeeping assistants. You will ensure all areas of the hospital are maintained to the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness, in line with NHS infection prevention and control protocols.
Main duties of the job
We are currently seeking a motivated and experiencedHousekeeping Supervisorto join our hardworking and friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about delivering high standards of cleanliness and supporting the development of a professional, well-trained workforce.
As a Housekeeping Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring that our hospital maintains a clean, safe and welcoming environment for all patients, staff and visitors. You will provide daily support and guidance to housekeeping staff, working collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description Job responsibilities
About You
You will be a confident communicator with strong leadership and organisational skills. You will have experience supervising a team and a passion for delivering a high-quality service. Ideally, you will hold relevant training qualifications and have experience delivering practical and accredited training.
You should also have:
Previous supervisory experience in a similar environment A strong understanding of infection control standards and NHS cleaning protocols Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships The flexibility to work shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required
We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Housekeeping Supervisorto join our hardworking and friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about delivering high standards of cleanliness and supporting the development of a professional, well-trained workforce.
As a Housekeeping Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring that our hospital maintains a clean, safe and welcoming environment for all patients, staff and visitors. You will provide daily support and guidance to housekeeping staff, working collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams.
Key responsibilities include:
Allocating housekeeping staff across wards and departments to ensure efficient service delivery
Maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors
Delivering and managing accredited training programmes, including Train the Trainer and Assessor responsibilities
Supporting staff development through induction, ongoing training, appraisals, and refresher courses
Providing feedback through verbal and written reports following cleanliness and quality audits
Working closely with clinical teams, department managers, and the wider housekeeping team as part of quality assurance
Supporting the Housekeeping Manager and Senior Supervisor with service delivery and resource management
Contributing to staff rotas and ensuring cost-effective use of resources
For full details of the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Please note that this role isnot eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the post.
We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications have been received.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good basic education/GCSE level Professional Housekeeping experience
Desirable
Achieved NVQ in Supervisor training Formal qualification in cleaning services
Experience Essential
Relevant experience at supervisor level in housekeeping or the delivery of cleaning services. Experience of cleaning systems / procedures and infection-control standards. Experience in working within a housekeeping setting.
Desirable
Experience in managing service issues and complaints. Previous experience with budget monitoring or resource allocation.
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Working knowledge of COSHH and safe chemical management. Proven leadership skills to motivate individuals. Ability to build strong relationships with individuals and manage expectations. Ability to effectively performance manage staff. IT skills include Microsoft Word and Excel to intermediate level. Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
Desirable
Knowledge of NHS cleaning standards. Level 2 or above in Allergan training.
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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley, Surrey
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)