University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Open Evening: Facilities Team Manager and Supervisor Roles
The closing date is 14 April 2026
Are you currently working as a supervisor or manager, or do you have recent experience in leading a large team? Join us on Wednesday 15 April between 5pm and 8pm for our recruitment open evening.
Job summary
TeamUHD are recruiting Team Managers and Supervisors to support our busy housekeeping service. As a large hospital, you'll lead a well-supported team of around 40 staff, helping to maintain high standards across our wards and departments.
This role includes mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. There's potential for night shifts in the future, so we're looking for people who can be flexible. We'll provide full cleaning training – we welcome applicants with strong transferable skills from any sector.
Please note candidates will be triaged on the evening to confirm they meet the essential requirements of the role(s).
* Please bring a CV with you on the day. This helps us assess your experience and decide who should progress to interview.
* Not all candidates will be guaranteed an interview on the day.
Only those who meet the criteria during triage will be offered an interview at the event. If you don't have the experience or skills needed for the role, we won't be able to progress with you on this occasion.
Main duties of the job
* Lead and support a team day-to-day
* Communicate clearly and confidently
* Stay organised and calm under pressure
* Deliver excellent standards and motivate others
If you've supervised staff in hospitality, retail, care, security, customer service, or any other environment, your experience is highly valued.
Time: 5pm - 8pm
Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026
Location: Education Centre, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, BH7 7DW
Right to work: You must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for these positions. Please bring appropriate evidence, such as a screenshot of your e‑visa, to the event.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
So why join #TeamUHD?
* Enhanced annual leave starting at 27 days – PLUS Bank Holidays
* Unsocial pay for weekend/night working
* Training and development opportunities
* Access to health and wellbeing services
* Enrolment into the generous NHS pension scheme
* NHS discounts at thousands of retailers with a Blue Light Card
* Salary saving schemes such as home electronics, bike and car schemes
Job description
To understand the role in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Note: Applications submitted via this advert will not be shortlisted. Attendance at the event is the way to be considered for these roles. Please bring your CV with you on the day.
Person Specification – Essential Skills
* Lead and support a team day-to-day
* Communicate clearly and confidently
* Stay organised and calm under pressure
* Deliver excellent standards and motivate others
Person Specification – Essential Experience
* Experience leading a large team
* Previous Supervisor or Manager experience
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 details
Employer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers
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