Job overview
We are looking to recruit a self‑motivated individual to join the Domestic Department at Worthing Hospital as a Domestic Supervisor. The post holder will manage Domestic staff on a daily basis ensuring National Cleaning Standards are upheld. The role is full‑time (37.5 hours per week) Monday to Sunday.
Main duties
* Manage Domestic staff, including appraisals, health and wellbeing management.
* Monitor standards, prepare and circulate rotas, and ensure mandatory training is completed.
* Maintain effective communication with patients, staff, and external stakeholders.
* Investigate and resolve complaints promptly and professionally.
* Support the use of Information Technology initiatives within the department.
* Provide advice and support to the Domestic team.
Qualifications and experience
* Level NVQ 3 in a management discipline or equivalent experience.
* Experience supervising a multi‑disciplined workforce and knowledge of various cleaning methods, including Hydrogen Peroxide.
* IOSH qualification.
* Experience in a role such as Domestic Assistant or equivalent front‑line service.
Key skills
* Excellent communication skills at all levels, especially in difficult situations.
* Ability to assess safe transport of hospital equipment and use manual handling techniques.
* Planning, scheduling and rostering expertise.
* Strong analytical and judgement skills with the ability to maintain records and make contingency plans.
Equalities, diversity and inclusion
* Evidence of own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
* Evidence of championing diversity in previous roles.
* We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Additional requirements
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under current UK immigration rules. Skilled Worker Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks will be conducted for all new employees.
Flexible working arrangements can be discussed with the recruiting manager.
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