Facilities Supervisor | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS foundation trust is seeking a Facilities Supervisor to manage a dedicated facilities team at Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne. The role includes overseeing cleaning processes, supporting staff management, and ensuring compliance with infection control standards. Candidates must hold a full UK Driving Licence. This position offers full-time hours with flexibility for part-time applications.

Benefits

Cash reward for referrals

Support from The Prince’s Trust for employability

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar supervisor role is beneficial but not essential.
• A clear understanding of hospital cleaning service standards.
• A full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the facilities team.
• Conduct cleaning audits and maintenance planning.
• Support staff recruitment, induction, and training.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning processes

Understanding of Infection Prevention Control

Management skills

Job description

Overview

Come and join our friendly and supportive Facilities team as a Facilities Supervisor based at Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne.

This is a full-time role based on a Monday to Friday schedule from 7:30am to 3:30pm, with one late shift fortnightly to support and manage the evening team and one day a month at the weekend. We would also welcome part-time applications. The shift pattern is to suit the needs of the service and can be discussed further at interview.

You will need a full UK Driving Licence.

This post is part of the Facilities & Estates Service that Dorset Healthcare may transfer to an NHS wholly owned subsidiary company, from November 2025 or later.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible to apply for this position. Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable in cleaning processes and have an awareness and understanding of Infection Prevention Control and COSHH.
• Support the management of the day-to-day running of the facilities team, carry out cleaning audits, pre-planned maintenance, rota planning, and other office-based work.
• Support ward work during periods of annual leave, vacancies and sickness with a hands-on approach.
• Assist in recruitment, induction, probationary period development and training of staff.
• Ensure that the correct work methods are observed.
• Undertake other duties as required to support the facilities and estates service.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in a similar supervisor role would be beneficial but is not essential for this role.
• A clear understanding of the hospital cleaning service and the standards required regarding infection control.
• A full UK Driving Licence.

Organisation and Benefits

Dorset HealthCare is working to empower people and deliver outstanding joined-up healthcare services. We are a dynamic Trust with a diverse and inclusive workforce of about 7,000 staff across hospitals, community and mental health services. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome everyone to apply.

How to Apply and Additional Information

For main duties and responsibilities, please read the attached job description and person specification. When applying, reflect the criteria in your supporting statement by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is partnering with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Contact: [e-mail].

Reward and Recruitment

Recommend a friend or family member and earn a cash reward of £500 if the person is appointed and completes probation. For more information, contact the recruitment team.

Advert Closing

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025.