Job summary
This is an ideal opportunity to begin a career in the NHS at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will have a chance to work for one of the Trust's largest services, Domestic Services, which employs approximately 1300 staff and is part of the Trust's Facilities directorate.
The Team Leader posts are based in 2 sites within our Community Domestic team at Manor Clinic & Central Health Clinic.
The vacancy will be full time, Monday to Friday. Hours will be flexible to provide cover for the Domestic team onsite. More information on hours available on request.
Main duties of the job
The post will require leading a team of Domestics and also providing support to the Community Supervisor across Community. It will require to undertake a range of domestic duties, for example maintaining a high standard of cleanliness using modern cleaning methods and machinery. There is a requirement to attend cleaning requirements of bodily fluids and barrier cleaning when required and training new staff members.
New starters to Domestic Services roles will undergo training on work methods and protocols etc. before starting on their actual areas and also be required to attend any relevant training for updates for existing or new methods or machinery etc.
About us
What you can expect from Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust;
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Details Date posted
07 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
190-0366-DIR-A
Job locations
Manor Clinic & Central Health Clinic
Ridgeway Road & Mulberry Street
Sheffield
S1 2PJ
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* GCSE English & Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, or relevant experience that demonstrates competency to this level.
Desirable
* Basic Health and Safety Training
* Customer Service Qualification
Experience Essential
* Previous experience of working in a Healthcare setting.
* Previous experience of cleaning in a healthcare setting
* Knowledge of infection control and national cleaning standards
Desirable
* Previous experience of working in a customer service setting
* Previous experience of leading a team in a healthcare setting
* Previous experience of working in a Community Services setting
Special Skills / Aptitudes Essential
* Knowledge and understanding of the importance of infection control and national cleaning standards.
* Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
* Dealing with patients, visitors and colleagues in a caring and sensitive manner
* Efficient time management and ability to prioritise tasks
* Able to demonstrate use of initiative
* Able to work well in leading a team
* Understanding the meaning and importance of confidentiality
* Flexibility to meet needs of the service.
* Willingness to complete job specific and essential training relevant to the role
Desirable
* Evidence of supporting / mentoring new members of staff in the workplace
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* GCSE English & Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, or relevant experience that demonstrates competency to this level.
Desirable
* Basic Health and Safety Training
* Customer Service Qualification
Experience Essential
* Previous experience of working in a Healthcare setting.
* Previous experience of cleaning in a healthcare setting
* Knowledge of infection control and national cleaning standards
Desirable
* Previous experience of working in a customer service setting
* Previous experience of leading a team in a healthcare setting
* Previous experience of working in a Community Services setting
Special Skills / Aptitudes Essential
* Knowledge and understanding of the importance of infection control and national cleaning standards.
* Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
* Dealing with patients, visitors and colleagues in a caring and sensitive manner
* Efficient time management and ability to prioritise tasks
* Able to demonstrate use of initiative
* Able to work well in leading a team
* Understanding the meaning and importance of confidentiality
* Flexibility to meet needs of the service.
* Willingness to complete job specific and essential training relevant to the role
Desirable
* Evidence of supporting / mentoring new members of staff in the workplace
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Manor Clinic & Central Health Clinic
Ridgeway Road & Mulberry Street
Sheffield
S1 2PJ
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Manor Clinic & Central Health Clinic
Ridgeway Road & Mulberry Street
Sheffield
S1 2PJ
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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