Domestic Supervisor

NTW Solutions Limited; Sunderland; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25% enhancement for weekend work

Job summary

<p>NTW Solutions Limited is looking for a Domestic Supervisor for the Facilities Team at Monkwearmouth Hospital. In this role, you will supervise Soft FM staff, ensure hygiene standards, and support departmental operations. The position requires strong communication and cleaning knowledge, with a focus on health and safety regulations.</p><p>This position offers a 37.5-hour work schedule with competitive pay of £15.13 per hour and additional weekend enhancements. Join a committed team dedicated to supporting better care for patients.</p>

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, COSHH, Fire, and Risk Assessment Regulations.
• Sound knowledge and experience of cleaning techniques.
• Good oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations of Soft FM staff.
• Provide support and advice to all wards and departments.
• Ensure effective communication within the department.
• Liaise with other supervisors and manage hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Cleaning techniques

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

City & Guilds 764, NVQ or BICS trained

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Supervisor to join our Facilities Team at Monkwearmouth hospital.

This post will be offered at 37.5 hours per week and working Monday to Sunday 7.5hrs per day on a 3 week rota alongside current supervisors.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for day-to-day supervision of a team of Soft FM staff

Provide advice and support to all wards and departments on an identified site. Dealing with ward and departmental managers to ensure an affective Soft FM service is provided.

Support Assistant and Site Manager with team briefs.

Ensure that effective, efficient lines of communication and good relationships are maintained within the department and with all other service users.

Provide and receive information to manage own job and communicate with on all aspects of hygiene and cleanliness.

Liaise with other Supervisors within the Company.

As a supervisor you may be expected to supervise other areas of facilities

About us

NTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time

We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here

We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from people from a culturally diverse background, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces

We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond

We make a difference to people's lives and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Pay: Band B (£15.13 per hour)

We pay 25% enhancement, time and a quarter, on hours worked during a Saturday and Sunday.

We welcome your application.

Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).

If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC.Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety, COSHH, Fire, Lifting/Handling and Risk Assessment Regulations
• Sound knowledge and experience of cleaning techniques and methods
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Experience

• Previous supervisory skills in a similar environment
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of staff

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 764, NVQ or BICS trained
• Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to achieve

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.