Overview
Come and join our friendly and supportive Facilities team as a Facilities Supervisor based at Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne.
As a Facilities Supervisor you will be knowledgeable in cleaning processes and have an awareness and understanding of Infection Prevention Control and COSHH. You will support the management of the day to day running of the facilities team, carry out cleaning audits, pre-planned maintenance, rota planning, and other office-based work. Having experience in a similar supervisor role would be beneficial but is not essential for this role.
This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday 7.30am to 3.30pm with one late shift a fortnight to support and manage the evening team and one day a month at the weekend. We would also welcome part time applications. The shift pattern will be shifts to suit the needs of the service and can be flexible to how these are met which can be discussed further at interview stage. You will need a full UK Driving Licence.
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.
There is a clear understanding of the hospital cleaning service and the standards required, regarding infection control.
Ward work supporting the team during periods of annual leave, vacancies and sickness with a "hands on approach".
Assist in the recruitment, induction, probationary period development and training of staff.
Ensuring that the correct work methods are observed.
For any queries contact Trudie Painter, Facilities Manager at trudie.painter@nhs.net or on 07350451005.
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.
Our workforce and culture: Dorset HealthCare is a dynamic Trust providing a range of services with a commitment to equal opportunity and diversity.
Responsibilities
* Support the management of the day to day running of the facilities team
* Carry out cleaning audits
* Pre-planned maintenance
* Rota planning
* Ward work during periods of annual leave, vacancies and sickness
* Assist in recruitment, induction, probationary development and training
* Ensure correct work methods are observed
Qualifications
* Knowledge of cleaning processes and awareness of Infection Prevention Control and COSHH
* Understanding of hospital cleaning service standards
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Experience in a similar supervisor role is beneficial but not essential
* DBS check required
* Note: Applications from candidates requiring current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are ineligible
Employment details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Location and other notes
Gillingham, England, United Kingdom; Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom; Frome, England, United Kingdom; Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom; Weymouth, England, United Kingdom
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