About this role
Job summary
Closing Date: 19.11.2026 (this may change dependent on response).
Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 20.11.2026
Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 30.11.2026
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
The post holder will work as part of the existing Cleaning Services Management Teamsupervising a team of Cleaning Services Assistants in the provision of a high quality customer focused quality cleaning service. They will be responsible for the day-to-day organisation, control and training of the Cleaning Services Assistants to ensure quality delivery through direct supervision.
There is a necessity to comply with the Trust policies and procedures, and have an understanding of confidentiality.
Main duties of the job
Ensure compliance with all Trust policies, procedures and updates
Identifying areas of non-compliance within service area and escalate to Assistant Facilities Manager.
Support Assistant Facilities Manager to monitor, maintain and improve the quality of service.
To ensure that all health and safety responsibilities are met within area of responsibility.
Record information regarding extra activity and provide to Assistant Facilities Manager in a timely manner.
Understand and apply all HR Policies & Procedures appropriately
Support the Assistant andFacilities Manager in managing the sickness and absence of your teams.
Assist the induction of new staff and development of existing staff.
Identify underachieving services and/or individuals and escalate to Assistant Facilities Manager as appropriate.
Assist in Identifying training & development needs and assist in ensuring appropriate training is undertaken.
Undertake individual appraisals
To ensure all record and filing systems, both manual and electronic are maintained in an efficient manner in line with relevant Trust policies.
Understand principles of Information Governance and act within the policy.
Support the implementation of quality improvement recommendations.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- An understanding of Infection prevention and Control procedures
- Must be prepared to undertake further training
- Knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment and procedures
- Understanding of COSHH
Desirable
- Computer literate
Experience
Essential
- Recent extensive team leader or supervisory experience
- Experience of dealing with staff and the public
- Experience of prioritising workload and managing staff
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
Skills
Essential
- Literate and numerate to NHS entry level standard
- Good decision making skills
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to work.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Report writing skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Possess, be working towards, or be prepared to work towards a recognised and relevant professional qualification in cleaning services at level 2 (NVQ, BICS, CIEH or equivalent)
Desirable
- Infection control certificate
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
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6JU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)