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Facilities Supervisor
The closing date is 17 July 2025
This exciting new position has created an opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Facilities Supervisor to join our team.
You will be based at Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne and will support the management of the day to day running of the facilities team Portering and Domestic's.
The position is for 37.5 hours Monday to Friday 7.30am to 3.30pm, one late shift a Fortnight to support and manage evening team, with one day a month possibly at the weekend - : the shift pattern will be shifts to suit the needs of the service, flexibility can be offered to the successful applicant and happy to look at less hours for the right applicant.
Applicants will need a full UK driving Licence
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
This post is part of the Facilities & Estates Service that Dorset Healthcare may transfer to an NHS wholly owned subsidiary company, from November 2025 or later. This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing, expanding, organisation with a strong commitment to NHS values and putting patients first. The NHS wholly owned subsidiary will continue to offer NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, including NHS pensions, to staff who transfer as well as new staff it recruits itself.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be knowledgeable in cleaning processes and have an awareness and understanding of Infection Prevention Control and COSHH.
You should be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the expectations of a cleaning service and ideally have experience in a similar Supervisor role.
Duties will be interesting andvaried to include,
A clear understanding of the hospital cleaning service and the standards required, regarding infection control.
Day to day Supervision of the domestic team
Carrying out cleaning audits, pre-planned maintenance to include floor scrubbing, radiators etc, rota planning, and other office-based work as requested via a computer system
Ward work supporting the team during periods of annual leave, vacancies and sickness with a "hands on approach"
Staff training and mentoring
Contact with Trust staff in regard to any domestic cleaning issue
Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in relevant area.
Job Specific experience
* Previous experience of working within a comparable role.
* Demonstrated awareness and compliance with health and safety legislation
* Understanding of COSHH
Managerial / Supervisory exp
* Previous experience of providing day to day supervision to staff
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
Additional requirements
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
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 name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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