Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge and experience
Experience of supervising staff
- Knowledge and experience
Experience of using computers and general software packages
- Knowledge and experience
Experience of undertaking administrative tasks e.g. producing rotas, keeping staff records
- Knowledge and experience
Experience of cleaning in large, complex environments
- Skills and qualifications
Ability to communicate to all members of staff, members of the public and patients
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
NVQ in Housekeeping or Industrial Cleaning
- Knowledge and experience
Experience or knowledge of infection control and health and safety
- Knowledge and experience
NVQ in supervisory management
- Knowledge and experience
Knowledge of cleaning products and COSHH
- Knowledge and experience
Experience of cleaning in a healthcare setting
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within a busy and varied environment, working alongside our clinical and other non-clinical colleagues to make a positive contribution to our patients and staff experience.
Our cleanliness team take pride in ensuring all areas of the hospital meet high standards of cleanliness.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced, motivated, dynamic Supervisor to lead our cleanliness team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH).
Core hours will be 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday , but will be expected to cover alternate supervisory shifts as and when required, and also cover weekends during times of sickness and annual leave.
Main duties of the job
- Supervisor experience is essential – please refer to the job description.
- Cleaning Management experience is an essential element for this role and experience within a healthcare environment would be beneficial. You have a passion for good cleaning standards and hygiene.
- You have experience or knowledge of infection control and health and safety procedures.
- You are a team player but can also work independently.
- To provide support to the cleanliness team
- To adopt a flexible approach
- Good level of competency in IT
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Facilities Supervisor, Cleanliness with Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust in Shrewsbury, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Facilities supervisor role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.
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