Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Facilities Housekeeping Supervisor

The closing date is 15 July 2025

Job summary

The Housekeeping department runs a 24/7 Service. We employ over 60 staff within the Harefield Hospital housekeeping department, and the main objective is to provide a first-class service to our Staff, Patients and Visitors.

The successful applicant will be a key member of the Housekeeping Team, integral in leading the operational Housekeepers service, providing expert knowledge and advice in relation to all cleaning duties

You will assist and support the Senior Services Manager and work closely with Matrons, Sister, Charge Nurses, Departmental Heads and IPC colleagues in delivering quality services to patients, staff and visitor,s monitoring and supervising operational housekeeping services according to national standards, service specification and monitor, document and accurately report on performance.

** Please note - This post is based at Harefield Hospital, Hill End Rd, UB9 6JH **

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the effective operation of all aspects of the Housekeeping Services. There will be emphasis on supervision, training and the allocation of duties,focusing on the quality of performance and outcomes, standards of behaviour, awareness of customer needs and care.

As a Housekeeping Supervisor, you must liaise and communicate with your staff and colleagues and other departments. You are a very important element of the department, and you will work alongside your staff leading by example acting at all times in a manner that upholds the Trust's values, working as part of a team to ensure efficiency and excellent customer care.

The post-holder will be required, to adhere to departmental and Trust standards with relation to infection control.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, with around 25,000 staff, an annual turnover of more than £1 billion, and over 2 million patient contacts a year. Our hospitals have a long and proud history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. We continue to build on these traditions and have a reputation for clinical, teaching and research excellence. See www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk

Organisational Values

Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand andreflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust.

The post holder will be:

CARING - We will put patients first

AMBITIOUS - We innovate and strive for excellence

INCLUSIVE - We respect each other and work collaboratively

Our values and behaviours framework|describes what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action.

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,176 to £30,225 a year p.a. Inclusive of Outer London HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-ESS1605-S

Job locations

Harefield Hospital

Hill End Road

Uxbridge

UB9 6JH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have key relationships with all members of the facilities services team and the wider Essentia, compliance and clinical teams. Specifically the post holder will have regular contact with:

Matrons, Service General Managers, Service Delivery Managers, Junior Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Allied Health Professionals, Administrative and Clerical Support Staff, Professional and Technical Staff and Healthcare Scientists.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will have key relationships with all members of the facilities services team and the wider Essentia, compliance and clinical teams. Specifically the post holder will have regular contact with:

Matrons, Service General Managers, Service Delivery Managers, Junior Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Allied Health Professionals, Administrative and Clerical Support Staff, Professional and Technical Staff and Healthcare Scientists.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Equivalent supervsiory experience or NVQ level 3

Desirable

  • BICs assessor

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant level of operational experience in delivering effective support services

Desirable

  • Demonstrable track record in leading and motivating staff

Skills

Essential

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
  • Good demonstrable interpersonal skills & communication skills, written and oral in English

Desirable

  • Knowledge of cleaning processes
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Equivalent supervsiory experience or NVQ level 3

Desirable

  • BICs assessor

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant level of operational experience in delivering effective support services

Desirable

  • Demonstrable track record in leading and motivating staff

Skills

Essential

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
  • Good demonstrable interpersonal skills & communication skills, written and oral in English

Desirable

  • Knowledge of cleaning processes

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harefield Hospital

Hill End Road

Uxbridge

UB9 6JH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harefield Hospital

Hill End Road

Uxbridge

UB9 6JH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Housekeeping Senior Service Manager

Debbie Shaw

debbie.shaw27@nhs.net

07724704341

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,176 to £30,225 a year p.a. Inclusive of Outer London HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-ESS1605-S

Job locations

Harefield Hospital

Hill End Road

Uxbridge

UB9 6JH


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