Job summary Candidates who have previously applied within the last 3 months need not re-apply 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, the main purpose is to ensure safe, effective and compliant cleaning services are delivered and maintained. Main duties of the job In this busy role you must be able to exercise effective leadership skills in managing performance and directing the FM cleaning services team. You will be required to communicate with ward and departmental managers and will be responsible for monitoring quality standards, compliance and take or facilitate appropriate action as required. You would have previous experience, be able to plan in advance and be well organised, they must also be flexible, reliable and hardworking with enhanced communication skills at all levels. Experience in I.T skills are essential to this role. The post is subject to a shift pattern including evening, weekend, bank holidays and occasional night shift. Applicants who have applied within the last three months need not apply again. About us MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England. We provide 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. We also 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. Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure 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 be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. Date posted 09 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 359-6879578-T1 Job locations Tunbridge Wells Hospital Tonbridge Road Tunbridge Wells TN2 4QJ Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. 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. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that 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 had 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 recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Interview Date: To be confirmed. Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. 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. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that 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 had 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 recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Interview Date: To be confirmed. 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 ability to carry out job role more effectively. Desirable Accredited to a relevant professional body such as 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 Evidence and experience of 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 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 ability to carry out job role more effectively. Desirable Accredited to a relevant professional body such as 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 Evidence and experience of 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 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 Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address Tunbridge Wells Hospital Tonbridge Road Tunbridge Wells TN2 4QJ Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)