Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Hotel Services Domestic Team Leader to work at Spinneyfield in Rushden. This is a hands-on position, which involves all aspects of cleaning duties, planning staff levels and rotas, ordering supplies and ensuring compliance with trust policies and legislation. You will also represent the hotel services department at hospital departmental meetings and liaise with clinical and other staff to ensure the efficient and smooth running of the department.
The post is 37.5 hours a week.
Monday to Friday 10.00-18.00 (30 minute unpaid break).
previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
As the ideal candidate you will:
* Ensure a high-quality service is provided throughout Trust sites.
* Responsible for training, supervision, & guidance of staff, including induction and training of new staff.
* A 'hands on' approach, working with others to ensure a safe and pleasant environment is provided.
* Complete annual appraisals for staff, deliver monthly team briefs and communicate Trust and Department news and updates.
* To ensure compliance with all relevant statutory legislation, using chemicals in a safe and economical manner.
* Liaise with infection control as required. complete regular quality control audits in your area.
* Provide cover for staff and other Team Leaders in their absence.
* To liaise with Ward Managers on matters relating to Hotel Services.
* Compilation of duty rotas, holiday entitlement and allocation of work within your team. Ensure that enough staff are on duty at any given time to maintain the service within budget and facilitate the smooth running of the department within area of responsibility. Perform return to work interviews with staff on return from sickness.
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Details Date posted
14 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-TG151-CORP-A
Job locations
Spinneyfields Specialist Care Centre
Bates Way
Rushden
NN10 9YP
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification Knowledge Essential
* General education including literacy and numeracy
* An understanding of the importance of health and safety
* An understanding of the importance of hygiene
Experience Essential
* Experience in similar role
* Use, experience and knowledge of computer technologies
Person Specification Knowledge Essential
* General education including literacy and numeracy
* An understanding of the importance of health and safety
* An understanding of the importance of hygiene
Experience Essential
* Experience in similar role
* Use, experience and knowledge of computer technologies
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
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Spinneyfields Specialist Care Centre
Bates Way
Rushden
NN10 9YP
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Spinneyfields Specialist Care Centre
Bates Way
Rushden
NN10 9YP
Employer's website
https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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