# Domestic Supervisor > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-supervisor/ce2eaadb-6524-495a-90fe-5709f1e4697e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-supervisor/ce2eaadb-6524-495a-90fe-5709f1e4697e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Chester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-07-19T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-09T09:33:17.053Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Chester/Countess_Chester_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Domestic_Services/Domestic_Services-v8083377 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8083377?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.coch.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Various Part-time hours available As a consequence of an extensive Domestic Service review an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our diverse and dynamic team. We are looking for people to join us in a variety of roles working alongside the existing Facilities services team; we want people who are focused, energised and committed to offering the best of themselves to ensure that each and every task is completed to an exceptionally high standard. This vacancy is for a Domestic Supervisor If you feel you have the qualities and attributes we are looking for then please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you. IMPORTANT Please ensure you read the full job description (attached) as this outlines the general responsibilities of the role. ### Main duties of the job Undertake all training as deemed appropriate to the role. Daily supervision of Domestic Services staff within designated areas. Effective planning and utilisation of Domestic Services rotas to deliver a high-quality baseline clean in accordance with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025 and individual work schedules for each functional area. Monitor work schedules and cleanliness standards in all functional areas on a daily basis. Monitoring, assessing and recording cleanliness standards in all functional areas using the auditing monitoring software. To prepare an effective handover to the oncoming supervisory team of objectives achieved, target condition met and recorded. To take responsibility for the off going shifts supervisory handover, establishing outstanding service requirements and adjusting plans to maintain target condition. Allocate and authorise annual leave for Domestic staff. Monitor attendance and absence of domestic staff. Complete relevant administrative documentation relating to sickness, annual leave and training. Report any incidents/accidents to the appropriate Manager and document using the Trusts Datix reporting system. Monitor and maintain cleaning supplies requirements. Visit areas to identify cleaning supplies required. Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities See Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths - Experience of working in a cleaning role - NVQ3 or equivalent - ILM Level 3 or working towards **Desirable** - Knowledge of NHS Policies & Procedures, including IPC, COSHH, Health & Safety, Manual Handling - Previous Supervisory experience ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - To lead a team and take responsibility for that teams performance during the duty shift - Confidence in communicating with staff at all levels both written and verbally ## Documents - [risk id (pdf, 352.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10375864) - [how to travel to work (pdf, 186.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2810) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2608) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 792.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10375863) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.