Facilities Supervisor

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Portree; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training package

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Facilities Supervisor to oversee the facilities team across Skye Hospitals and local health centres. The role includes supervision of catering and domestic services, ensuring infection control standards, and maintaining NHS cleaning specifications.

A driving licence is essential for travel to sites within the area. The post involves a 36-hour week on a 7-day rota with early hours; weekend work may be required to cover staff absence and leave.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising facilities, catering and domestic services.
• Ability to cover multiple NHS sites within Skye.
• Knowledge of infection control and NHS cleaning standards.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all services provided by the facilities team.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and infection control in line with policies.
• Support management of policies, procedures and staff training.
• Manage 7-day rota and weekends; cover staff absence or annual leave as needed.
• Cover NHS sites in local geographical area; travel with fleet vehicle.

Skills

Supervision & team management

Shift planning

Infection control knowledge

Policy & procedure adherence

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Facilities Supervisor, 36 hours, for Skye Hospitals.

We are currently seeking a Facilities Supervisor, who will support the function of the facilities services provided to Portree & Broadford Hospital & local Health Centres in Skye.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high standards of service and cleanliness are maintained in line with local infection control policies, Covid 19 guidance and maintaining compliance with the NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification, Food, Fluid and Nutritional Care Standards and Waste Regulations.

This post includes supervision of all services provided by the facilities team, including catering and domestic roles. Preferred facilities experience would be desired. This role supports the Support Manager to ensure policies and procedures are managed and meet legislation, daily supervision and management of the team and operational services, management of core and role training, and authorise and completion of Scottish Standard time system.

The successful applicant will be required to cover, if required, all NHS Sites in the local geographical area, and a fleet vehicle is available for travelling to sites, and it is essential to have a driving licence.

This is a 36 hour post to cover a 7 day rota, hours worked will be between 0700-1900 and includes weekend working, however other shift patterns would be needed at times to cover staff absence and annual leave, should it be required.

Rate of pay - £14.86 per hour and weekend working premium rates attractive. We offer a full comprehensive induction and training package.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.