Domestic Supervisor

Job overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen within the staff residence team for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed individual to influence and contribute as part of the Domestic Services Team at James Cook University Hospital.

Domestic Supervisors are an important member who assist with maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for staff within the residence department.

The successful applicant should have previous supervisory experience in a healthcare or hotel environment.

Main duties of the job

Successful post holder will be required to supervise the domestic team to maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the residence area.

To be responsible for the supervision and training of the domestic team.

Will work with the residence administrator to ensure cleaning tasks are completed in preparation for future accommodation bookings. Will carry out admin tasks as and when required to support the administrator.

Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.

Working for our organisation

Leadership and Improvement Training

You will be expected to attend the New and Aspiring leaders programme, and the Foundation Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. After you complete this one and a half day of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Knowledge and skills

• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Flexible approach to work and adaptable to change.
• Able to work with minimal supervision following set procedures.
• Good IT skills including good working knowledge of full Microsoft Office Suite and Windows Operating System • Able to use own initiative to resolve routine queries in line with departmental procedures.
• Able to use own initiative to resolve routine queries in line with departmental procedures.

Qualifications

• Supervisory Certificate or relevant experience
• Basic Health and Safety Certificate or equivalent experience

• Attendance at foundation improvement training and the new and aspiring leaders’ program within first year of role
• Management of Health and Safety Certificate Customer care qualification

Experience

• Supervisory experience within an NHS or hotel service environment

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.

As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.

If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected]

The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.

Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.

Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.

Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.

IMPORTANT - Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.

This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.

The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.

Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.