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Job summary

Main area
Domestic Services
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (flexible to meet the needs of the service)
Job ref
390-EFM-BA-0788
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Basildon
Town
Basildon
Salary
£24,071 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/01/2025 23:59

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Domestic Working Supervisor

Band 3

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

 

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

 

Job overview

We're looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a supervisor and help drive change across our friendly and hardworking department.

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. and have the opportunity to implement improvements that will enhance our patients' experiences, inspire staff to be the best they can be and also have access to the best in class training in this field which will also enable you to develop your skillset.

If successful, you will  become part of a hard working, 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

Your role will be to participate and control all aspects of the Domestic Departments Service Level Agreements (SLAs) 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.

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

You will be managing a diverse team and resolving any team related issues and be responsible for ensuring that all staff maintain a clean and safe environment for all patients, visitors and staff members.

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. 

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.  

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. 

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic individual ready to support our Domestic Service? Then we want to hear from you!

Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable cleaning and supervisory experience in the NHS
Desirable criteria
  • Previous NHS experience within cleaning services

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ level 3 cleaning or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Trained to British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nancy Sawyer
Job title
Domestic Service Operational Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01268524900
Additional information

7167 ext

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