Domestic Supervisor

NHS; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization is seeking a self-motivated individual for a supervisory role in their Facilities Management team at Pontefract Hospital. This position involves overseeing domestic services, ensuring high cleanliness standards, and training staff. The successful candidate will work night shifts, demonstrating strong organizational and interpersonal skills while managing various responsibilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of the community through effective management of housekeeping and domestic services.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience is essential.
• Strong organisational and time management skills are required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills needed.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Exercise initiative to ensure an efficient front-of-house service.
• Train and supervise facilities staff.
• Supervise handling of clinical waste.
• Work with staff teams and carry out domestic duties.
• Support Health and Safety policy and ensure staff training.
• Monitor service standards in line with National Cleaning Standards.
• Monitor catering services at ward level for compliance.
• Inform Team Leaders of stock ordering requirements.
• Undertake initial investigation of incidents and accidents.
• Manage annual leave requests and clock cards for payroll.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organisational skills

Time management

Excellent communication

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a self‑motivated and enthusiastic individual with supervisory experience? Join our operational Facilities Management team at Pontefract Hospital and contribute to delivering excellent cleanliness standards, housekeeping, and domestic services.

Shift Pattern

37.5 hours per week – NIGHT SHIFT – Mon to Fri 20:00‑04:00

Main Duties

• Exercise initiative and judgement to ensure an efficient, effective quality front‑of‑house service supportive to wards and outer areas.
• Train, monitor and supervise facilities staff in all elements of their role.
• Supervise the handling of clinical waste generated by the retained estate.
• Work with staff teams and carry out domestic duties to cover the needs of the service.
• Support the Trust’s Health and Safety policy, ensuring staff are trained to maintain safety.
• Monitor areas of responsibility to ensure service standards are consistently delivered in line with National Cleaning Standards, taking remedial action as necessary.
• Monitor catering services at ward level to ensure compliance with food safety documentation and legislation.
• Actively support the reduction in food wastage.
• Support Team Leaders in ensuring equipment used to deliver the service meets physical and technical standards.
• Inform Team Leaders of ordering requirements to maintain sufficient stock levels.
• Undertake initial investigation and reporting of untoward incidents and accidents using Datix.
• Completion and returning of Absence Monitoring forms.
• Ensure return to work interviews are completed timely and inform Team Leaders when an employee reaches the next stage of the Management of Sickness and Absence Policy.
• Check and countersign clock cards weekly in preparation for payroll data entry.
• Manage annual leave requests in a timely manner.

Qualifications and Experience

Previous supervisory experience, strong organisational and time management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for professional growth and development, part of a dynamic and supportive team, contribution to improving the health and well‑being of the community.

Contact

Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust – Pontefract Hospital, WF8 1PL – https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/