Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Domestic Supervisor

The closing date is 01 February 2026

Job summary

Various Part time hours available

As a consequence of an extensive Domestic Service review an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our diverse and dynamic team.

We are looking for people to join us in a variety of roles working alongside the existing Facilities services team; we want people who are focused, energised and committed to offering the best of themselves to ensure that each and every task is completed to an exceptionally high standard.

This vacancy is for a Domestic Supervisor

If you feel you have the qualities and attributes we are looking for then please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you.

IMPORTANT

Please ensure you read the full job description (attached) as this outlines the general responsibilities of the role.

Main duties of the job

Undertake all training as deemed appropriate to the role.Daily supervision of Domestic Services staff within designated areas.Effective planning and utilisation of Domestic Services rotas to deliver a high-quality baseline clean in accordance with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025 and individual work schedules for each functional area.Monitor work schedules and cleanliness standards in all functional areas on a daily basis.Monitoring, assessing and recording cleanliness standards in all functional areas using the auditing monitoring software.To prepare an effective handover to the oncoming supervisory team of objectives achieved, target condition met and recorded.To take responsibility for the off going shifts supervisory handover, establishing outstanding service requirements and adjusting plans to maintain target condition.Allocate and authorise annual leave for Domestic staff.Monitor attendance and absence of domestic staff.Complete relevant administrative documentation relating to sickness, annual leave and training.Report any incidents/accidents to the appropriate Manager and document using the Trusts Datix reporting system.Monitor and maintain cleaning supplies requirements. Visit areas to identify cleaning supplies required.

Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

About us

The Trust's services are provided from three locations:

o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.

The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

210-2025-804-B

Job locations

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL


Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths
  • Experience of working in a cleaning role
  • NVQ3 or equivalent
  • ILM Level 3 or working towards

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS Policies & Procedures, including IPC, COSHH, Health & Safety, Manual Handling
  • Previous Supervisory experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • To lead a team and take responsibility for that teams performance during the duty shift
  • Confidence in communicating with staff at all levels both written and verbally
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths
  • Experience of working in a cleaning role
  • NVQ3 or equivalent
  • ILM Level 3 or working towards

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS Policies & Procedures, including IPC, COSHH, Health & Safety, Manual Handling
  • Previous Supervisory experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • To lead a team and take responsibility for that teams performance during the duty shift
  • Confidence in communicating with staff at all levels both written and verbally

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL


Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL


Employer's website

https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Domestic Services Manager

Naz Ault

n.ault@nhs.net

01244364526

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

210-2025-804-B

Job locations

Countess of Chester Hospital

Liverpool Road

Chester

CH2 1UL


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