Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Domestic Night Supervisor

The closing date is 18 November 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Domestic Night Supervisor. You will take on the rewarding role of supporting the management team within the Facilities Department.

The post holder will assist in the day to day organisation and supervision of the Domestic Services, the main purpose is to ensure safe, effective and compliant cleaning services are delivered and maintained.

Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS.

Main duties of the job

In this busy role you must be able to exercise effective leadership skills in managing performance and directing the FM cleaning services team. You will be required to communicate with ward and departmental managers and will be responsible for monitoring quality standards, compliance and take or facilitate appropriate action as required.

The ideal candidate would have previous experience, be able to plan in advance and be well organised, they must also be dynamic, reliable and hardworking with enhanced communication skills at all levels.

Experience in I.T skills are essential to this role.

The post holder will be required to work night shifts according to service requirement.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex.With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offerspecialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

  • At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
  • Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
  • Blue Light card eligibility
  • And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

Details

Date posted

11 November 2025

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

359-7507005-T1

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at a Standard Level.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at a Standard Level.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a supervisory role
  • Good General education including English and Maths
  • Basic Food Hygiene certificate or equivalent

Desirable

  • Accredited to a relevant professional body such as British Institute of Cleaning Sciences (BICS)
  • Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Previous experience of managing services and staff
  • Knowledge of cleaning standards and services
  • Experience of managing large staff groups

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience or other public sector organisation.

Skills

Essential

  • PC literate-working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
  • Good written and oral skills
  • Good team management skills
  • Good communication skills at all levels.
  • Evidence of ability to prioritise and work without direct supervision
  • Evidence of ability to prioritise and work without direct supervision
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Financial Management skills

Desirable

  • Negotiation skills
  • Presentation skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in a supervisory role
  • Good General education including English and Maths
  • Basic Food Hygiene certificate or equivalent

Desirable

  • Accredited to a relevant professional body such as British Institute of Cleaning Sciences (BICS)
  • Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Previous experience of managing services and staff
  • Knowledge of cleaning standards and services
  • Experience of managing large staff groups

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience or other public sector organisation.

Skills

Essential

  • PC literate-working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
  • Good written and oral skills
  • Good team management skills
  • Good communication skills at all levels.
  • Evidence of ability to prioritise and work without direct supervision
  • Evidence of ability to prioritise and work without direct supervision
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Financial Management skills

Desirable

  • Negotiation skills
  • Presentation skills

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

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Domestic Manager

Iryna Afafsa

irynaafafsa@nhs.net

01622228794

Details

Date posted

11 November 2025

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

359-7507005-T1

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Supporting documents

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