# Housekeeping Supervisor > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeping-supervisor/712a2c7b-9415-492f-8968-e89370986f7a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeping-supervisor/712a2c7b-9415-492f-8968-e89370986f7a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Lincoln - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working options available) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-17T08:42:27.356Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lincolnshire/Lincoln/Lincolnshire_Partnership_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Older_Adults_Frailty_Mental_Health/Older_Adults_Frailty_Mental_Health-v8072778 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8072778?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview All general housekeeping duties will be required within a mental health inpatient environment to set procedures and to ensure the cleanliness of a hospital environment is maintained to a high standard by CoSHH, health and safety, and infection control measures in place. This may include the support and serving of patient mealtimes; therefore, direct patient contact will be required. You will be a team player and have the ability to use your initiative to prioritise and organise daily duties whilst maintaining the Trust Values. The unit is operational 7 days a week; this is a full-time position. Supervisors work Monday to Friday, although you may be asked to work weekends and bank holidays if the ward is short of housekeepers. You will be required to order food provisions and general stock. You will also conduct supervisions and appraisals of staff. If you have experience of being able to manage staff and deliver cleaning to a high standard and enjoy working as part of a team, then this could be the role for you. We are committed to supporting you to become the best version of yourself. Due to the UKVI immigration changes we are no longer able to offer sponsorship for this role. Please provide details of the visa type and expiry date in your application. Failure to provide the required information will result in your application being rejected. ### Main duties of the job We are looking for a friendly, reliable and hard-working candidate who will be flexible and organised with good interpersonal and communication skills. This role will include supervising a team of housekeepers alongside a second supervisor and supporting the provision of good-quality, safe catering and cleanliness. Duties include seeing the job description and also Arranging rosters to ensure there is cover for the whole day. Supervising a team of housekeepers, including supervisions, appraisals, sickness reviews, and ensuring training is up to date. Ordering and maintaining food and cleaning stocks, planning menus and cleaning schedules following strict hygiene, COSHH and IPC regulations. Recruitment of housekeepers. To liaise with the different levels of staff on the wards regarding patient meals. You will be responsible for payment of food stocks. Knowledge of computer use, including Excel, Word and other systems the trust uses. Housekeeping supervisors report to the Soft FM officer for estates and Facilities and are managed by the Estates and Facilities Manager ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To oversee all housekeeping duties and be the focus for all Facilities services provided to patients in the ward areas. Maintain efficient and accurate records and carry out quality cleaning audits in line with the NHS National Standards of Cleanliness and the Trust operational procedures. Inform the ward manager of the outcome of audits and agree actions plans ensuring action is taken if necessary. Liaise with Facilities Team regarding all support service contracts including but not limited to catering, window cleaning, pest control, housekeeping, linen, waste and removals. To promote a safe working environment within Housekeeping, ensuring the safe use and storage of all equipment and materials. Ensure staff are provided with, and wear, the correct uniform and personal protective clothing where necessary and act as a role model in this respect. Ensure all Estates & Facilities issues are raised with the relevant team and liaise with contractors on site as required Ensure that sufficient stock levels of cleaning materials, foodstuffs and equipment are maintained. Liaise with catering providers on a routine basis and ensure food provision and service is maintained Liaise with clinical staff and patients regarding suitable menu for patient meals and ensure this is refreshed regularly, taking into account patient feedback. Ensure Food Safety folder is kept up to date and that all temperatures and timings are accurately recorded. Supervise housekeeping staff on day to day issues and arrange rosters to provide adequate cover for annual training/sick leave/annual leave and record within budget Identify and record all training needs for housekeeping and supervised staff Carry out all training with housekeeping staff when required Ensure housekeeping and supervised staff attend all mandatory training and other training appropriate to their role. Order cleaning materials, equipment and chemicals in a cost effective manner and maintain adequate levels of appropriate stock. Order/maintain adequate stock of clean, quality linen.  Liaise with Facilities as required Identify any shortfalls within the cleanliness and environment of the ward/unit and bring to the attention of appropriate person/department, implementing action to address issues as required. Monitor and record required audits that ensure national standards are being met Advise/recommend adjustments to work schedules and rosters for supervised staff. Ensure all documentation such as cleaning schedules, CoSHH, Risk Assessments and method statements relating to cleaning, are maintained. Ensure all maintenance issues are reported and addressed Contribute to the comfortable patient/client environment Assist in the recruitment/interviewing of supervised staff Ensure communications with supervised staff as required Provide housekeeping cover on the ward during absences ## Job Details All general housekeeping duties will be required within a mental health inpatient environment to set procedures and to ensure the cleanliness of a hospital environment is maintained to a high standard by CoSHH, health and safety, and infection control measures in place. This may include the support and serving of patient mealtimes; therefore, direct patient contact will be required. You will be a team player and have the ability to use your initiative to prioritise and organise daily duties whilst maintaining the Trust Values. The unit is operational 7 days a week; this is a full-time position. Supervisors work Monday to Friday, although you may be asked to work weekends and bank holidays if the ward is short of housekeepers. You will be required to order food provisions and general stock. You will also conduct supervisions and appraisals of staff. If you have experience of being able to manage staff and deliver cleaning to a high standard and enjoy working as part of a team, then this could be the role for you. We are committed to supporting you to become the best version of yourself. Due to the UKVI immigration changes we are no longer able to offer sponsorship for this role. Please provide details of the visa type and expiry date in your application. Failure to provide the required information will result in your application being rejected. ## Job Description We are looking for a friendly, reliable and hard-working candidate who will be flexible and organised with good interpersonal and communication skills. This role will include supervising a team of housekeepers alongside a second supervisor and supporting the provision of good-quality, safe catering and cleanliness. Duties include seeing the job description and also Arranging rosters to ensure there is cover for the whole day. Supervising a team of housekeepers, including supervisions, appraisals, sickness reviews, and ensuring training is up to date. Ordering and maintaining food and cleaning stocks, planning menus and cleaning schedules following strict hygiene, COSHH and IPC regulations. Recruitment of housekeepers. To liaise with the different levels of staff on the wards regarding patient meals. You will be responsible for payment of food stocks. Knowledge of computer use, including Excel, Word and other systems the trust uses. Housekeeping supervisors report to the Soft FM officer for estates and Facilities and are managed by the Estates and Facilities Manager ## Responsibilities To oversee all housekeeping duties and be the focus for all Facilities services provided to patients in the ward areas. Maintain efficient and accurate records and carry out quality cleaning audits in line with the NHS National Standards of Cleanliness and the Trust operational procedures. Inform the ward manager of the outcome of audits and agree actions plans ensuring action is taken if necessary. Liaise with Facilities Team regarding all support service contracts including but not limited to catering, window cleaning, pest control, housekeeping, linen, waste and removals. To promote a safe working environment within Housekeeping, ensuring the safe use and storage of all equipment and materials. Ensure staff are provided with, and wear, the correct uniform and personal protective clothing where necessary and act as a role model in this respect. Ensure all Estates & Facilities issues are raised with the relevant team and liaise with contractors on site as required Ensure that sufficient stock levels of cleaning materials, foodstuffs and equipment are maintained. Liaise with catering providers on a routine basis and ensure food provision and service is maintained Liaise with clinical staff and patients regarding suitable menu for patient meals and ensure this is refreshed regularly, taking into account patient feedback. Ensure Food Safety folder is kept up to date and that all temperatures and timings are accurately recorded. Supervise housekeeping staff on day to day issues and arrange rosters to provide adequate cover for annual training/sick leave/annual leave and record within budget Identify and record all training needs for housekeeping and supervised staff Carry out all training with housekeeping staff when required Ensure housekeeping and supervised staff attend all mandatory training and other training appropriate to their role. Order cleaning materials, equipment and chemicals in a cost effective manner and maintain adequate levels of appropriate stock. Order/maintain adequate stock of clean, quality linen. Liaise with Facilities as required Identify any shortfalls within the cleanliness and environment of the ward/unit and bring to the attention of appropriate person/department, implementing action to address issues as required. Monitor and record required audits that ensure national standards are being met Advise/recommend adjustments to work schedules and rosters for supervised staff. Ensure all documentation such as cleaning schedules, CoSHH, Risk Assessments and method statements relating to cleaning, are maintained. Ensure all maintenance issues are reported and addressed Contribute to the comfortable patient/client environment Assist in the recruitment/interviewing of supervised staff Ensure communications with supervised staff as required Provide housekeeping cover on the ward during absences ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Previous experience of lead or supervisory role - Working either within a healthcare or hotel services environment - Recruitment/retention of staff - Food handling/safety experience **Desirable** - Evidence of customer care skills - Evidence of training – previous housekeeping skills either within or outside NHS - Evidence of high personal standards ### Qualifications **Essential** - Level 2 Food Safety Qualification - Basic Health & Safety training to introductory certificate level or equivalent experience **Desirable** - Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate - NVQ 3 Housekeeping & Support Services - Moving & Handling Training - Supervisory qualifications - IOSH Health and Safety ### Skills & Competences **Essential** - Demonstrate an ability to adapt to day-to-day situations and demands including unforeseen situations - Ability to train and motivate staff to achieve Trust standards - Knowledge of NHS Trust Policies - Demonstrate good leadership skills - Basic computer skills - Excellent communications skills **Desirable** - Budget/finance knowledge - Demonstrate experience of good organisational skills - Demonstrate special knowledge of cleaning techniques - Experience in the recruitment/retention of staff ## Documents - [lpft info (pdf, 44.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2654) - [staff network (pdf, 321.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2459) - [functional skills (pdf, 472.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10364158) - [tips for applicant success (pdf, 670.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2299) - [psw candidate information pack (pdf, 935.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1902) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 368.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10364157) ## 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.