Domestic Supervisor
Closing date: 05 May 2026
Shift: 07:30 – 15:30 Monday to Friday (37.5 hours), with occasional early start at 07:00 to meet service needs.
Job Responsibilities
* Provide supervisory support to domestic and rapid response staff within the RVI.
* Supervise the domestic assistants and rapid response team to ensure duties are carried out safely and using correct procedures and materials at the frequencies laid down in the specification of work.
* Supervise cleaning methods and frequencies in designated areas of the hospital, ensuring required standards are achieved in line with Infection Control and national standards.
* Carry out audits and ensure any further actions required are undertaken.
* Train staff on specific machinery, correct cleaning methods and keep mandatory training up to date.
* Complete appraisals and other performance management activities in a timely manner.
* Adhere to the civility charter and display good practice.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Technical aspects of the job, e.g. machinery, cleaning materials, products and processes.
Skills
* Supervisory, leadership and motivation skills.
* IT skills essential to the role.
Experience
* Experience working in a domestic services environment.
* Previous experience in the cleaning industry.
* Previous supervisory experience.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification such as BICS (or working towards).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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