The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Cleanliness Services Supervisor

The closing date is 24 March 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within a busy and varied environment, working alongside our clinical and other non-clinical colleagues to make a positive contribution to our patients and staff experience.

Our cleanliness team take pride in ensuring all areas of the hospital meet high standards of cleanliness.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced, motivated, dynamic Supervisor to lead our cleanliness team at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

Core hours will be 6:00am-14:00pm working alternate weekends.

Main duties of the job

  • The role involves making sure the hospital is clean and safe every day, following national cleaning standards.
  • It includes organising staff, planning daily work, and checking that cleaning tasks are done properly.
  • The post holder will help manage staff by supporting recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
  • They will also coordinate specialist cleaning, such as HPV and UV decontamination, especially during outbreaks.
  • The job requires regular communication with staff, patients, and visitors, and keeping accurate records of incidents, equipment, and supplies.
  • The post holder will work across the hospital and may need to carry out cleaning tasks when required.

About us

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)

Our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028 as part of HTP. This move will bring specialist services together in a modern, purpose-built facility to improve patient care and team experience.

We are actively recruiting, and successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, including full consultation and support for staff.

View full details of HTP

Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-CSS-210

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Apley

Telford

TF1 6TF


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ in Housekeeping or Industrial Cleaning

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Experience of supervising staff
  • Experience of using computers and general software packages
  • Experience of undertaking administrative tasks e.g. producing rotas, keeping staff records
  • Experience of cleaning in large, complex environments

Desirable

  • Experience or knowledge of infection control and health and safety
  • NVQ in supervisory management
  • Knowledge of cleaning products and COSHH
  • Experience of cleaning in a healthcare setting

Skills and qualifications

Essential

  • Ability to communicate to all members of staff, members of the public and patients
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ in Housekeeping or Industrial Cleaning

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Experience of supervising staff
  • Experience of using computers and general software packages
  • Experience of undertaking administrative tasks e.g. producing rotas, keeping staff records
  • Experience of cleaning in large, complex environments

Desirable

  • Experience or knowledge of infection control and health and safety
  • NVQ in supervisory management
  • Knowledge of cleaning products and COSHH
  • Experience of cleaning in a healthcare setting

Skills and qualifications

Essential

  • Ability to communicate to all members of staff, members of the public and patients

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Apley

Telford

TF1 6TF


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Apley

Telford

TF1 6TF


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Cleanliness Manager

Sharon Smallwood

sharon.smallwood1@nhs.net

01952641222

Details

Date posted

10 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-CSS-210

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Apley

Telford

TF1 6TF


Supporting documents

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