Facilities Supervisor

Job overview

This exciting new position has created an opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Facilities Supervisor to join our team.

You will be based at Westminster Memorial Hospital in Shaftesbury and will manage the day to day running of the cleaning team, supporting services on site and our outside units.

The position is for 21 hours weekdays -  : the shift pattern will be shifts to suit the needs of the service, flexibility can be offered to the successful applicant.

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.

Applicants will need a full UK driving Licence

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be knowledgeable in hospital cleaning processes and have an awareness and understanding of Infection Prevention Control and COSHH.

You should be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the expectations of a hospital cleaning service and ideally have experience in a similar Supervisor role.

Duties will be interesting and varied to include,

A clear understanding of the hospital cleaning service and the standards required, regarding infection control.

Day to day Supervision of the domestic team

Carrying out cleaning audits, pre-planned maintenance to include floor scrubbing, radiators etc, rota planning,  and other office-based work as requested via a computer system

Ward work supporting the team during periods of annual leave, vacancies and sickness with a "hands on approach"

Staff training and mentoring

Contact with Trust staff in regard to any domestic cleaning issue

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents 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 working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact [email protected]