Job summary A recent leaver has created the following role for a Domestic Services Supervisor: 1 x 37.5 hours per week (07:00-15:00 Monday to Friday) With a degree of flexibility in hours to meet service requirements Applicants will assist in the provision and maintenance of a high quality, specialised cleaning service to both ward and departmental areas within the main Truro site. This is a key post vital in adherence to the Trusts hygiene and control of infection measures and guidelines Main duties of the job To provide effective supervision and support to the domestic staff within the Domestic Services and to be responsible for co-ordination of duties throughout the Department within an allocated area. To organise the allocation of staff within the Department, so that all duties are covered by the flexible use of staff to ensure the smooth running of the service. To be instrumental in the development of quality initiatives and in ensuring good cleaning service and the adherence to Trust policies and procedures with particular reference to the Trust's Control of Infection policies and National Standards. This post is a key link between the staff and management for the further development of the service for both patients and staff. To liaise directly with hospital ward personnel and patients as part of the Department's quality initiatives. To ensure the Department's philosophy of quality care and customer service is reflected in practice About us The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. Date posted 04 February 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 156-6978338 Job locations Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro TR1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description Job responsibilities please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Person Specification Experience Essential Need to be prepared to work in patient areas. Desirable Previous experience. Qualifications Essential GCSE's or Equivalent Level C in Maths and English Supervisory Experience in a facilities or healthcare enviroment Desirable NVQ requirement in Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Customer Care First Aid Certificate Person Specification Experience Essential Need to be prepared to work in patient areas. Desirable Previous experience. Qualifications Essential GCSE's or Equivalent Level C in Maths and English Supervisory Experience in a facilities or healthcare enviroment Desirable NVQ requirement in Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Customer Care First Aid 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)