Domestic Supervisor Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

River Alliance of Wisconsin; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Domestic Supervisor to join their team at The Royal Liverpool Hospital. This role is pivotal in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients and visitors. The ideal candidate will possess strong supervisory skills and a thorough understanding of cleanliness standards, COSHH, and infection control procedures. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring adherence to policies while motivating staff through effective communication and leadership. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to excellence in service delivery, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience is essential for this role.
• Knowledge of COSHH and Infection Prevention & Control procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the cleaning team to maintain cleanliness standards.
• Conduct regular quality control checks and undertake necessary actions.
• Liaise with service users and local managers over service delivery issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knowledge of National Standards of Cleanliness 2021

COSHH knowledge

Infection Prevention & Control procedures

Effective IT skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

***PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY***

At LUHFT, everything we do works towards our mission of supporting our patients, staff, and our local communities to lead happier, healthier, and fairer lives. Our Domestic Team goes the extra mile to create a safe and clean environment for our patients and visitors.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Domestic Supervisor to join the Team at The Royal Liverpool Hospital.

You will have a good knowledge of the National Standards of Cleanliness 2021, COSHH, and Infection Prevention & Control procedures. Effective IT, written, and verbal communication skills are essential. Knowledge and experience of supervising a cleaning service, the ability to work under pressure, and the capability to work as part of a team using your initiative are required. Flexibility is also necessary to meet the demands of the service and to motivate the team.

Supervisory experience is essential for this role.

Hours: 1 x 20 hours, 1 x 25 hours, and 1 x 30 hours positions working a rolling rota to include early, late, and weekend shifts, which will also include working Bank Holidays.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Coordinating and supervising the cleaning team to maintain and monitor the National Standards of Cleanliness 2021.
2. Arranging cover for absences and facilitating adjustments to work schedules in light of daily requirements.
3. Ensuring all staff are working to trust policies and are properly instructed and trained in the use of standard operating methods, equipment, and techniques required to provide a clean and safe environment.
4. Supervising the performance of staff within the team to ensure adherence to approved standard operating procedures.
5. Conducting regular quality control checks and undertaking remedial actions where necessary.
6. Liaising with service users and local managers over any issues that may interfere with correct service delivery.
7. Completing departmental control procedures covering the use of consumables and staff deployment.
8. Conducting staff interviews, including appraisal, sickness, bereavement, discipline, and grievance.
9. Demonstrating leadership at all times and acting as a role model to motivate subordinate staff.

The post-holder will support the management team for Domestic Services at the Trust.

This advert closes on Friday 20 Dec 2024.