Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Domestic Supervisor. You will take on the rewarding role of supporting the management team within the Facilities Department. You will assist in the day-to-day organisation and supervision of the Domestic Services, ensuring safe, effective and compliant cleaning services are delivered and maintained. Main duties of the job
In this busy role, you must exercise effective leadership skills in managing performance and directing the FM cleaning services team. You will communicate with ward and departmental managers and will be responsible for monitoring quality standards and compliance, taking or facilitating appropriate action as required. You should have previous experience, be able to plan in advance, and be well-organised. You must also be flexible, reliable, and hardworking with enhanced communication skills at all levels. Experience in IT skills is essential to this role. The post is subject to a shift pattern including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and occasional night shifts. About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England, providing a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff and provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre. In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might accommodate a flexible working arrangement. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Ensure your application is free of errors and omissions prior to submission. Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a supervisory role Good general education including English and Maths Willing to undertake further study and learning to enhance the ability to carry out the job role more effectively. Desirable
Accredited to a relevant professional body such as the British Institute of Cleaning Sciences (BICS) Knowledge of the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness. Experience/Knowledge
Essential
Previous experience of managing services and staff Knowledge of cleaning standards and services Experience of managing large staff groups Ability to prioritise work without direct supervision Desirable
Acute sector experience or equivalent. COSHH Guidelines Knowledge of Compliance. Skills
Essential
Financial management skills PC literate - working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages Good written and oral skills Good team management skills Desirable
Negotiation skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address
Tunbridge Wells Hospital Tonbridge Road Tunbridge Wells TN2 4QJ Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Domestic Supervisor. You will take on the rewarding role of supporting the management team within the Facilities Department. You will assist in the day-to-day organisation and supervision of the Domestic Services, ensuring safe, effective and compliant cleaning services are delivered and maintained. Main duties of the job
In this busy role, you must exercise effective leadership skills in managing performance and directing the FM cleaning services team. You will communicate with ward and departmental managers and will be responsible for monitoring quality standards and compliance, taking or facilitating appropriate action as required. You should have previous experience, be able to plan in advance, and be well-organised. You must also be flexible, reliable, and hardworking with enhanced communication skills at all levels. Experience in IT skills is essential to this role. The post is subject to a shift pattern including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and occasional night shifts. About us
MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England, providing a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff and provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre. In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might accommodate a flexible working arrangement. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Ensure your application is free of errors and omissions prior to submission. Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a supervisory role Good general education including English and Maths Willing to undertake further study and learning to enhance the ability to carry out the job role more effectively. Desirable
Accredited to a relevant professional body such as the British Institute of Cleaning Sciences (BICS) Knowledge of the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness. Experience/Knowledge
Essential
Previous experience of managing services and staff Knowledge of cleaning standards and services Experience of managing large staff groups Ability to prioritise work without direct supervision Desirable
Acute sector experience or equivalent. COSHH Guidelines Knowledge of Compliance. Skills
Essential
Financial management skills PC literate - working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages Good written and oral skills Good team management skills Desirable
Negotiation skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address
Tunbridge Wells Hospital Tonbridge Road Tunbridge Wells TN2 4QJ Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/
#J-18808-Ljbffr
