Domestic Services Supervisor

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK seeks a Domestic Services Supervisor responsible for supervising department operations. Applicants should have previous supervisory experience and show strong reliability. The role involves allocating duties, monitoring cleaning standards, and managing staff performance. This position offers opportunities for development within the NHS, alongside benefits such as generous annual leave and employee discounts.

Benefits

National discount services

Salary sacrifice options

Car lease schemes

National NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

27 to 33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a service industry is essential.
• Ability to manage staff performance and attendance.
• Strong focus on maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide full supervisory support to the department's daily operations.
• Allocate duties to staff and manage performance.
• Ensure high cleanliness standards are maintained in healthcare environments.

Skills

Supervision

Teamwork

Reliability

Cleaning monitoring

Job description

Domestic Services Supervisor

The closing date is 19 December 2025

The Domestic Services Department is looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to fill the position of Domestic Services Supervisor.

At the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust we provide healthcare services across Devon and beyond.

Job responsibilities

As an individual with previous supervisor experience the successful candidate will offer full supervisory support to the daily operational running of the department. You will need to be focused, hard working, reliable and an excellent team player. Duties will include daily allocation of duties to staff, carrying out cleaning monitoring duties, staff performance and attendance management, as well as management of stores and supplies.

In accordance with the National Specifications of Cleanliness in the NHS 2025 and other healthcare cleanliness associated documentation, the post holder’s key objective will be to maintain the high standards of cleanliness of the environment and patient equipment in various ward areas on site.

Staff uniform and additional training will be provided. Development opportunities are available for those wishing to pursue a career in the NHS.

Working Pattern: 06:00‑14:00 and 14:00‑22:00. Rotating shifts working two weekends out of three (inclusive of bank holidays).

Please note, the Job Description is subject to matching and may be subject to change in the future.

Person Specification – General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and 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 Name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

Benefits

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED‑rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• National NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and family‑friendly policies. If you’re starting out in the NHS, you’ll begin with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit. You’ll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications, or days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we’ll help you get there.

For further information please contact: Judith Foley‑Herbert, Domestic Services Manager on 01392 402022 or by email [e-mail].