Facilities Supervisor (XN03)

Job summary

The Facilities team have an amazing opportunity for a Band 3 Facilities Supervisor, initially based at Chapel Allerton for up to 6 months to allow training and familiarisation but with the permanent role being at Wharfedale Hospital (Otley). This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to move into facilities management, as the role involves managing Ward Housekeepers, porters, domestics, waste, linen and patient catering services, and so will enable the right candidate to move into a wide variety of future roles as part of their career progression. It is a true total facilities management opportunity!

The role requires working a 2 week rolling rota with 11 hour working days, giving an average 37.5hrs per week, it is a requirement of the role to work alternate weekends. You will have responsibility for the management of the facilities staff across a variety of wards and departments in the completion of their allocated duties cleaning, ward catering & portering. The role is also required to provide supervisor cover at Chapel Allerton or Seacroft sites if needed and as such own transport would be advantageous or use of public transport.

Each of the peripheral sites provides some very unique clinical environments compared to the LGI & SJUH sites, although all are busy, but because of the way the sites are structured they have a very supportive feel to them, which makes this an excellent opportunity to learn new skills or develop existing skills.

Main duties of the job

Expected Shortlisting Date

18/08/2025

Planned Interview Date

28/08/2025

The Facilities Supervisor is the first line manager for a team of housekeeping (approx 50) & portering (approx 10) staff undertaking tasks associated with the provision of catering, cleaning and portering duties to patients in wards and other patient areas. Ensuring that staff are correctly deployed each day in accordance with the agreed master roster to ensure all service obligations are met and that all team members carry out their duties in accordance with laid down procedures and policies. Complete regular monitoring to ensure that the functional areas are maintained to a high level standard of service and quality.

The role will be responsible for allocation of annual leave; attendance management reviews; staff health and wellbeing; monitoring cleaning & catering standards at ward/department level; ensuring porterage service is being completed effectively; annual appraisals; ensuring on site catering service unit is being operated in line trust requirements; provision of training, guidance, support and instruction to on site staff; completion of wage submissions; completion of all department required paper & IT based assurance systems which relate to the role/service requirements; reviewing & responding to patient concerns.

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest employers in Leeds, employing over 20,000 staff and providing care to 1.6 million patients every year. The Facilities team keep the Trust's sites running and manage one of the largest estate portfolios across the NHS. With over 2,500 staff working in the team, we provide a range of facilities management services and ensure our buildings and environments are fit for purpose, clean and safe. Whether we're cleaning wards, maintaining buildings, monitoring environmental impact, providing staff childcare, delivering hot meals to patients or patrolling our sites, we support the delivery of patient care. Guided by our Leeds Way Values, we are committed to creating the best place to work and being the employer of choice. By joining the team, you'll have access to a friendly support network with ongoing training, career progression and an excellent benefits package

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Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Wharfedale General Hospital

Newall Carr Road

Otley

West Yorkshire

LS21 2LY

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Wharfedale General Hospital

Newall Carr Road

Otley

West Yorkshire

LS21 2LY

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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