Domestic Supervisor - HHCS

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Domestic Services Manager to lead the provision of domestic, hydration and related support services across HHCS sites. You will ensure services meet statutory requirements, national cleanliness standards and KPIs, while overseeing staff development and site-wide operations.

The role involves twelve-hour rotational shifts including weekends and bank holidays, across Winchester and Basingstoke hospitals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading domestic/soft facilities teams in healthcare.
• Knowledge of cleaning standards and infection prevention practices.
• Proven ability to manage resources, staffing and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily domestic operations across HHCS sites.
• Manage, develop and support the domestic team to deliver high-quality cleaning services.
• Monitor service quality through audits and performance reporting to meet KPIs.
• Oversee stock control, resource allocation, and maintenance reporting.
• Develop relationships with wards and departments to support operations and improvement.
• Plan rosters, monitor attendance, and support recruitment and staff development.

Skills

Domestic services management

Staff supervision

Health & safety

Job description

The post holder is responsible for the operational management and delivery of high-quality, patient-focused domestic services across Hampshire Hospitals Contract Services (HHCS) sites and premises. The post holder will lead the provision of Domestic, Hydration and associated support services, ensuring ensuring services consistently meet statutory requirements, National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness, Trust policies and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

The post holder is required to assist the Service Lead in the day-to-day running of the domestic and soft facilities services team and undertaking general cleaning duties. They will ensure that staff are trained and equipped to deliver and actively maintain the high standards required.

We welcome drive and enthusiasm together with a flexible approach which supports staff through hands on working where required.

Due to the nature of the work this role is set around a 7 day working pattern which means it is on a rotational shift pattern which includes weekends, nights and Bank Holidays. The role will also involve working as part of the management and supervisory team, covering Winchester and Basingstoke hospitals.

• Lead and coordinate daily domestic operations across the HHCS managed areas, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources and maintaining service continuity across designated areas.
• Manage, develop and support the domestic team to deliver safe, compliant and high-quality cleaning services in line with Trust standards, policies and performance targets.
• Monitor service quality through audits, inspections and performance reporting to achieve agreed KPIs and standards.
• Oversee specialist cleaning programmes, ensuring effective planning, delivery and record keeping.
• Develop strong working relationships with wards, departments and key stakeholders to support operational requirements and continuous service improvement.
• Ensure effective workforce management through rota planning, attendance monitoring, recruitment support, performance management, appraisals and staff development.
• Oversee stock control, resource allocation and the timely reporting and resolution of maintenance, equipment and service-related issues.
• Maintain accurate operational records and management information, ensuring compliance with Trust procedures, governance requirements and statutory obligations.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement, ensuring services contribute positively to patient experience, infection prevention and staff wellbeing.

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital.

The post holder will be employed by Hampshire Hospitals Contract Services Ltd. (HHCS) a wholly owned subsidiary of Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT). HHCS currently owns and operates several buildings and services within and on behalf of HHFT and is expanding with several new buildings opened and taken over in the past year.

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.