Domestic & Linen Service Supervisor

The post holder will effectively support and supervise the

domestic & linen services team using available resources, whilst

maintaining and continuing to improve the quality of the service. This includes monitoring the levels of

cleanliness within the hospital environment, ensuring adherence to National

Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025, all relevant method statements,

policies and procedures, ensuring corrective measures are taken within agreed

rectification times.

The post holder will be expected to co-ordinate

and effectively communicate with other departments within the hospital

environment and across the Trust as appropriate.

To maintain, audit and monitor cleaning standards aligned to

the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025 and linen standards

within your areas of responsibility to agreed national guidelines, Trust

requirements and take corrective action where required.

Responsible

for ensuring the correct application of the Quality Management System where it

interfaces with their daily activities

Safe use

of chemicals, machinery and appropriate use of P.P.E. (Personal Protective

Equipment) by staff under your control.

Control

the issue of appropriate cleaning items for use at departmental level.

Maintain

staffing rotas / schedules as specified and ensure any remedial tasks are

carried out in a timely fashion.

Ensure

departmental resources are correctly managed and maintained throughout the work

area e.g., stock and equipment.

Report

any structural or fabric repairs to be made good via appropriate systems.

Monitor

staff for adherence to all relevant policies and procedures that are relevant

to the area and that they are working in a safe manner.

Identify

staff training / development needs using the Trusts appraisal system.

Organise

appropriate training for the various staff groups under your control including

new employees.

Present

accurately collected and analysed information to the Head of Operational

Services to facilitate the effective use of departmental budgetary resources.

Assist in

the development of departmental policies and procedures and oversee their

implementation.

Organise

and control the staff rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained

at all times.

Maintain

appropriate records to ensure compliance with all current Trust policies and

procedures.

Monitor

staff time sheets / attendance and sickness records in accordance with the

relevant Trust policies and procedures.

Help

carry out Facilities Services orientated duties as required.

Specialist Cleaning Activities

To

undertake any specialised cleaning (HPV cleaning) as and when instructed by a

supervisor or manager following appropriate protocols and completion of

associated documentation

Where available, visa sponsorship is subject to the role meeting the Home Office Skilled Worker eligibility requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, the role being eligible for sponsorship and meeting the applicable salary threshold and other immigration requirements. Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed in line with current Home Office guidance.

This is a legal and regulatory requirement, and we cannot proceed with sponsorship until UKVI has completed the approval process.

We regret any inconvenience this causes. Our decision is based solely on our current regulatory position and is not related to your suitability for the role or any personal characteristic.

SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is separate legal body to CDDFT.

SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:

Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only

Qualifications

Special Skills and Knowledge

Experience

Special Requirments