Job summary
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Housekeeping Supervisor to lead our hardworking housekeeping teams across Wexham Park Hospital and the Community Diagnostic Centre in Upton. This is a pivotal role in ensuring our hospitals remain clean, safe and welcoming environments for patients, visitors and colleagues.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control, supervising daily operations, and helping to create a positive and supportive working culture within a large and diverse workforce.
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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role, you will:
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Provide direct supervision to up to 200 housekeeping staff across clinical and non-clinical areas.
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Work collaboratively with a second Senior Housekeeping Supervisor to oversee all housekeeping services across both sites.
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Operate within a 24/7 service, supporting flexible working requirements including some evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
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Ensure compliance with national standards of healthcare cleanliness and uphold the Trusts infection prevention measures.
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Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring all areas are adequately staffed, with accurate roster management aligned to budgeted hours.
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Offer technical advice and guidance to housekeeping teams, promoting safe and effective COSHH-compliant working practices.
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Support staff development through training, competency assessments and the Trusts Individual Performance and Development Review (IPDR) process.
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Conduct regular internal audits and ensure timely action is taken to address any variance in cleaning standards.
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Maintain strong working relationships with clinical teams and attend relevant meetings to support continuous service improvement.
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Monitor departmental performance against agreed objectives and financial targets.
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Ensure robust processes are in place for the safe management of equipment, stock and property.
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Provide confident leadership to the supervisory team, promoting excellent communication, high morale and a positive culture.
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Assist in the introduction of new cleaning systems, equipment and technologies to enhance service delivery.
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Oversee the department in the absence of the Assistant Hotel Services Manager.
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Undertake any additional duties required to support the smooth and efficient running of the service
For full details of the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Please note: This role does not provide sponsorship
We are seeking a candidate who:
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Has proven experience leading housekeeping teams within a healthcare or similarly high-standard environment.
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Demonstrates strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
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Has a thorough understanding of COSHH, infection control and health and safety requirements.
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Is proactive, adaptable and able to work confidently within a fast-paced 24/7 service environment.
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Can foster effective relationships with staff at all levels and contribute positively to a collaborative team culture.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role, you will:
-
Provide direct supervision to up to 200 housekeeping staff across clinical and non-clinical areas.
-
Work collaboratively with a second Senior Housekeeping Supervisor to oversee all housekeeping services across both sites.
-
Operate within a 24/7 service, supporting flexible working requirements including some evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
-
Ensure compliance with national standards of healthcare cleanliness and uphold the Trusts infection prevention measures.
-
Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring all areas are adequately staffed, with accurate roster management aligned to budgeted hours.
-
Offer technical advice and guidance to housekeeping teams, promoting safe and effective COSHH-compliant working practices.
-
Support staff development through training, competency assessments and the Trusts Individual Performance and Development Review (IPDR) process.
-
Conduct regular internal audits and ensure timely action is taken to address any variance in cleaning standards.
-
Maintain strong working relationships with clinical teams and attend relevant meetings to support continuous service improvement.
-
Monitor departmental performance against agreed objectives and financial targets.
-
Ensure robust processes are in place for the safe management of equipment, stock and property.
-
Provide confident leadership to the supervisory team, promoting excellent communication, high morale and a positive culture.
-
Assist in the introduction of new cleaning systems, equipment and technologies to enhance service delivery.
-
Oversee the department in the absence of the Assistant Hotel Services Manager.
-
Undertake any additional duties required to support the smooth and efficient running of the service
For full details of the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Please note: This role does not provide sponsorship
We are seeking a candidate who:
-
Has proven experience leading housekeeping teams within a healthcare or similarly high-standard environment.
-
Demonstrates strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
-
Has a thorough understanding of COSHH, infection control and health and safety requirements.
-
Is proactive, adaptable and able to work confidently within a fast-paced 24/7 service environment.
-
Can foster effective relationships with staff at all levels and contribute positively to a collaborative team culture.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good basic education/GCSE level
- Professional Housekeeping experience
Desirable
- Achieved NVQ in Supervisor training
- Formal qualification in cleaning services
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at supervisor level in the delivery of cleaning services.
- Experience of cleaning systems / procedures.
- Experience in working within a housekeeping setting
Desirable
- Experience in managing service issues and complaints.
- Previous experience in budget management.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of COSHH.
- Proven leadership skills to motivate individuals.
- Ability to build strong relationships with individuals and manage expectations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS cleaning standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good basic education/GCSE level
- Professional Housekeeping experience
Desirable
- Achieved NVQ in Supervisor training
- Formal qualification in cleaning services
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at supervisor level in the delivery of cleaning services.
- Experience of cleaning systems / procedures.
- Experience in working within a housekeeping setting
Desirable
- Experience in managing service issues and complaints.
- Previous experience in budget management.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of COSHH.
- Proven leadership skills to motivate individuals.
- Ability to build strong relationships with individuals and manage expectations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS cleaning standards.
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.
