# Domestic Team Leader - GGH > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-team-leader-ggh/23cc0903-60bc-46ce-9480-4f33ae5df378 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-team-leader-ggh/23cc0903-60bc-46ce-9480-4f33ae5df378.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Town:** Leicester - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: Full Time - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working to include, weekends and late /night shifts) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-22T09:12:35.172Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicester/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Cleaning/Cleaning-v8091383 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8091383?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview You may be required to work in other designated locations of the Trust as well as your primary base. In particular, flexibility  is required across the three main hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital). If your  initial  location  is  one  of  these  sites  excess  travel reimbursement would not apply for a permanent or temporary change of base. ### Main duties of the job The role of Domestic  Team Leader  is a multi-skilled role which involves the monitoring of the domestic staff whilst they carry out their cleaning duties within designated patient and non-patient areas within the Trust.   The post holder will maintain good working relationships with;   Work colleagues throughout the Trust  Domestic Team   Domestic and Facilities managers  Ward and department clinical teams  Patients and the general public ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Display a high standard of personal hygiene and presentation and demonstrate good hygiene practices. Observe confidentiality of patients and employing trusts business at all times. Operational checks, processes and policies are adhered to within department. Communicate and liaise effectively with work Colleagues, Managers and with Clinical Teams accordance with Trust values. Monitoring the team ensuring they are working safely when undertaking their duties. Complete a daily handover ensuring that accurate, detailed information is communicated to the team and your Domestic Manager. Undertake scheduled cleaning audits using a hand held electronic monitoring (Credits for Cleaning) C4C system, ensuring rectifications are completed within the specified time scales. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the work area, adhering to Trust policies and procedures. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Have a good standard of the English language both written and oral communication skills - Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative. Able to prioritise tasks, achieving deadlines and under pressure ### Experience **Essential** - Able to carry out instructions and duties as detailed in the job description. - Having or Willingness to work towards achieving: NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in cleaning and support services Level 3 in Food Safety. - Record keeping both manual and electronic **Desirable** - Previous experience of working within a healthcare environment. - Previous experience of working in a supervisory role ### Flexibility **Essential** - Able to cover colleagues when required and to work unsociable hours. - Flexible approach to working practices ### Physical skills **Essential** - Good level of physical fitness - Manual dexterity - Working to deadlines safely in a care environment. ### Interpersonal Skills **Essential** - Effective communication skills with all levels of staff, patients and visitors. - Able to handle difficult situations discreetly and patiently Able to work in a busy environment. - Positive approach to customer care and seeks to enhance service provision ### Trust Induction and Training **Essential** - Must be able to attend Trust induction and any relevant training that is required for this position. ### Equality, Diversity and Inclusion **Essential** - Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. ### Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours ## Documents - [employee benefits (pdf, 578.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2350) - [358-7553996-e&f team leader j.d (pdf, 608.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10384665) - [understanding your right to work in the uk (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2349) ## 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.