Housekeeping Supervisor

At NHS Frimley Health Foundation Trust, we are committed to providing a clean, safe, and environment for our patients and staff. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and friendly Housekeeping Supervisor to join our dedicated team at Wexham Park Hospital. If you have a passion for delivering high standards, are keen to lead a dynamic team, and are adaptable to varied working hours, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. The Housekeeping Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining the cleanliness and infection control standards across the hospital. You will oversee the housekeeping team, ensuring that all clinical and non-clinical areas, including patient wards, theatres, and public spaces, are cleaned to the highest standards. This position requires a strong, proactive leader with excellent supervisory skills and a 'can-do' attitude. Main duties of the job Supervise and lead a team of housekeepers, ensuring smooth daily operations and high standards of cleanliness across all areas. Organise and manage staff rosters to ensure full coverage across all shifts (including evenings, weekends, and some nights). Provide on-the-job training and development for housekeeping staff, ensuring compliance with infection control and safety standards. Support the Assistant Hotel Services Manager with staff recruitment, training, and performance appraisals. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene within hospital wards, clinical areas, and theatres in line with NHS cleaning standards and infection control guidelines. Handle cleaning audits and assist with monitoring the hospital's cleanliness standards, responding to patient feedback and departmental requirements. Assist with ordering supplies, equipment, and ensuring adequate stock levels for the team. Deal with any environmental hazards, such as chemical spills and floods, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Participate in fire emergency response and support fire evacuation procedures. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Job responsibilities For more details, please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification. This role does not provide sponsorship. Why Join Us? Be part of a supportive team within a prestigious NHS trust. Competitive salary and benefits package. Comprehensive training and development opportunities. A chance to make a real impact on patient care and hospital standards. If you are a motivated leader with a passion for cleanliness and patient care, we would love to hear from you Person Specification Qualifications Level 4 and above GCSE in English and Maths. Formal qualification in cleaning services i.e. BIC or equivalent. Skills and Knowledge Effective Organisational skills. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to meet deadlines. Good motivational skills. Good customer service and IT skills. Ability to motivate and influence staff. Working knowledge of COSHH. Awareness of the use of colour coding in the NHS. Health & Safety at work. Awareness of NHS cleaning standards. Knowledge of the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021 and how they are monitored. Special Requirements Ability to travel between sites when necessary. Experience Housekeeping supervisory experience. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Assistant hotel services manager - Housekeeping £26,240 to £27,928 a year per annum incl HCAS #J-18808-Ljbffr