Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, committed and service focused individual to manage our team of Housekeepers as a Housekeeping Supervisor. This is an excellent opportunity to join our Housekeeping team. In this role you will support Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust in maintaining hygiene standards for our sites while we continue to provide critical services to our community.
This role will work in our on-site housekeeping services within our new build at Western Community Hospital. You will be responsible for the day to day management of the Housekeeping department, including wards and general areas whilst working within budgeted hours to achieve the required standards.
You will need to have previous team leadership experience, have the experience of working within a domestic environment as well as the knowledge and experience of the National Cleaning Standards 2021.
The hours of work range between Monday - Sunday to cover the hours between and will include Bank Holiday working. This will be discussed at interview and a model roster shown.
If you are dedicated to delivering to the highest standards and creating a clean and safe environment for service users and staff, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
1. To support and manage a team of domestic / portering staff. Carry out regular weekly Cleaning Audits on all areas and maintain audit records.
2. To recognise and address any low water usage outlets and, with the support of the senior facilities supervisor and Site Manager, introduce Low Usage Outlets Flushing Regime. Issue record sheets for staff, in order to evidence and to be able to monitor the accurate completion of appropriate water hygiene practice. Store evidence of regime in electronic form.
3. Maintain a programme of curtain changing in areas of responsibility
4. Monitor and recognise any training development needs for the assigned staff via annual appraisals.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
5. Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or NVQ in these subjects
6. Basic computer skills
7. NVQ 3 in cleaning or Apprentice Level 3