NHS Domestic Supervisor - Lead Cleaning & Training

Newcastle Hospitals; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Domestic Supervisor to lead a team of Domestic Assistants across Freeman Hospital and external clinics. You will supervise cleaning standards, conduct audits, and manage appraisals while ensuring safe practices and high hygiene levels.

The role requires Monday to Friday 14:00-22:00, 37.5 hours per week, and working on bank holidays. Previous NHS domestic services experience is preferred and training will be provided; no agency

Qualifications

• Supervisory and leadership experience in domestic services.
• Experience with cleaning machinery and materials.
• Experience in NHS or similar environment preferred.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cleaning methods and frequencies in a designated area, ensuring standards.
• Supervise domestic assistants to ensure duties are performed safely and per procedures.
• Train domestics to use machinery and cleaning methods.
• Ensure timely completion of appraisals for domestic staff.
• Ensure all mandatory training is completed on time.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Leadership

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Domestic Supervisor to lead a team of Domestic Assistants across Freeman Hospital and external clinics. You will supervise cleaning standards, conduct audits, and manage appraisals while ensuring safe practices and high hygiene levels.

The role requires Monday to Friday 14:00-22:00, 37.5 hours per week, and working on bank holidays. Previous NHS domestic services experience is preferred and training will be provided; no agency