Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Catering Supervisor

The closing date is 30 March 2026

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

The Facilities Supervisors will be responsible for ensuring the highest level of service on wards, Departments and Health Centre's, which includes Catering, Housekeeping, Portering and Laundry services.

Ensure our premises are prepared for service users at any time through leading your team. The role includes monitoring cleaning and catering standards in maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic client environment in line with National Standards, ensuring our service users receive care in an environment that is clean, safe and welcoming at any time.

The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider Hotel Services team, providing an integrated and flexible service, and as such may sometimes be required to undertake duties within other areas of the Hotel Services Department should the needs of the service demand it. This will include providing supervisory support and advice to teams within other disciplines should the need arise.

Note: This is a 12 month fixed term contract

Main duties of the job

o Visit all allocated areas and staff regularly and at unspecified timeso Control the quality of work produced, ensuring that it is to the required National Standardo Order, monitor and issue materials and stock itemso Carry out/organise periodic/one-off duties such as deep cleans, monitoring of stocko Assisting managers with recruitment, training, scheduling and other administrative taskso Deal with any duties that may arise in an emergency or in times of staff shortageo Support and deputise for other Facilities Supervisors within the facilities team across all Hotel Services disciplineso Ensure a full understanding and appreciation of all Facilities, disciplines, working practices and procedureso Provide information and guidance to other Facilities supervisors working in other disciplines of Hotel Services to ensure a consistent service is providedo Attend and hold regular team meetings as required by the Directorate

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-BK-26-7867456

Job locations

The Redwoods Centre

Somerby Dr, Bicton Heath,

Shrewsbury,

SY3 8DS


Job description

Job responsibilities

To learn more about this varied role, please read the full job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To learn more about this varied role, please read the full job description and person specification.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or City and guilds Certificate in related Facilities and Estates discipline or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge and/or experience (core discipline)
  • Experience of working in a similar role or discipline

Desirable

  • Suitable supervisory management qualification or comparable proven practical experience
  • Experience of working in the NHS

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Computer literate
  • Experience and knowledge of all relevant legislation and regulations that are applicable to the specific department/discipline (for example COSHH, HACCP)
  • Experience of carrying out audits and monitoring
  • Experience of completing and recording relevant and required documentation
  • Experience of planning work rotas
  • Experience of training staff
  • Extensive and full understanding and appreciation of all areas of own discipline - including Local and Trust Policies and Procedures, ways of working, health and safety issues, risk assessments and current plans and requirements so that the team and department can be run in a consistent way when Facilities Supervisors are deputising in other disciplines
  • Good and full understanding and appreciation of all Hotel Services disciplines (non-core discipline) - including Local and Trust Policies and procedures, ways of working, health and safety issues, risk assessments and current plans and requirements so that the team and department can be run in a consistent way when Facilities Supervisors are deputising in other disciplines
  • Able to travel across the Trust

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

  • Able to influence and persuade
  • Lead by example and encourage staff
  • Promote and manage a flexible, generic and positive working environment
  • Promote effective team work and to cascade good practices within the team
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or City and guilds Certificate in related Facilities and Estates discipline or be able to demonstrate proven practical knowledge and/or experience (core discipline)
  • Experience of working in a similar role or discipline

Desirable

  • Suitable supervisory management qualification or comparable proven practical experience
  • Experience of working in the NHS

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Computer literate
  • Experience and knowledge of all relevant legislation and regulations that are applicable to the specific department/discipline (for example COSHH, HACCP)
  • Experience of carrying out audits and monitoring
  • Experience of completing and recording relevant and required documentation
  • Experience of planning work rotas
  • Experience of training staff
  • Extensive and full understanding and appreciation of all areas of own discipline - including Local and Trust Policies and Procedures, ways of working, health and safety issues, risk assessments and current plans and requirements so that the team and department can be run in a consistent way when Facilities Supervisors are deputising in other disciplines
  • Good and full understanding and appreciation of all Hotel Services disciplines (non-core discipline) - including Local and Trust Policies and procedures, ways of working, health and safety issues, risk assessments and current plans and requirements so that the team and department can be run in a consistent way when Facilities Supervisors are deputising in other disciplines
  • Able to travel across the Trust

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

  • Able to influence and persuade
  • Lead by example and encourage staff
  • Promote and manage a flexible, generic and positive working environment
  • Promote effective team work and to cascade good practices within the team

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Redwoods Centre

Somerby Dr, Bicton Heath,

Shrewsbury,

SY3 8DS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Redwoods Centre

Somerby Dr, Bicton Heath,

Shrewsbury,

SY3 8DS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Facilities Manger

Craig Key

Craig.Key@mpft.nhs.uk

03007907000

Details

Date posted

16 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-BK-26-7867456

Job locations

The Redwoods Centre

Somerby Dr, Bicton Heath,

Shrewsbury,

SY3 8DS


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