Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Domestic Services Supervisor

The closing date is 12 September 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills who is dedicated to working as part of our friendly team.

We take pride in nurturing a supportive environment in which to work while ensuring we deliver a high quality service.

To participate and control all aspects of the Domestic Departments Service Level Agreements and support the total domestic operational service delivery model by ensuring that works are carried out by domestic staffs to their job specifications. you will be required to monitor quality services are being provided at all times whilst promoting good business relationships between Management and Staff and supporting the patient experience.

Working within the MSE Domestic Services Team, you will have access to the best in class training in this field which will enable you to develop your skillset.

If successful, you will become part of a hardworking, determined and forward thinking team, supporting in driving efficiencies across the trust within Domestic Services to ensure the best patient experience is provided at all times.

Main duties of the job

Ensuring that cleaning duties and frequencies are carried out based on the 50 elements as specified by the National Specification for Cleanliness Standards (NSC).

Ensuring that their areas, wards and departments are ready to be audited at any time

Participating in daily joint cleaning audits, ensuring all quality monitoring is conducted in line with Trust policy and ensuring rectification plans are completed in a timely manner.

Participating in a 7 day week management rota as scheduled and approved by management

Understanding of Domestic Service Level Agreements between the Estates & Facilities Business unit, wards, departments and satellite buildings to ensure services are delivered accordingly and in a cost effective manner.

Managing a diverse team and resolving any team related issues.

Responsible in ensuring that all staff maintain a clean and safe environment for all patients, visitors and staff members

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

09 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-BR-0560

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a comprehensive breakdown of duties of the role.

We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Unfortunately, Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a comprehensive breakdown of duties of the role.

We look forward to your application!

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.

Unfortunately, Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Demonstrable previous cleaning experience
English and Maths GCSE's level 4 or equivalent level of education

Desirable

NVQ level 3 in cleaning or equivalent experience
Intermediate numeracy, literacy, and IT skills (i.e. handheld PDA).

Skills

Essential

Good communication and analytical skills. Able to work effectively within a team environment
Able to lead groups of people

Desirable

Ability to deputise for domestic management at various meetings
Trained to British Institute of Cleaning Science

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Demonstrable previous cleaning experience
English and Maths GCSE's level 4 or equivalent level of education

Desirable

NVQ level 3 in cleaning or equivalent experience
Intermediate numeracy, literacy, and IT skills (i.e. handheld PDA).

Skills

Essential

Good communication and analytical skills. Able to work effectively within a team environment
Able to lead groups of people

Desirable

Ability to deputise for domestic management at various meetings
Trained to British Institute of Cleaning Science

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

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