Domestic Supervisor | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

At LUHFT everything we do works towards our mission of supporting our patients, staff and our local communities to lead happier, healthier, fairer lives. Our Domestic Team go the extra mile to make a safe and clean environment for our patients and visitors.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Domestic Supervisor to join the Team at Liverpool Women's Hospital. You will have a good knowledge of the National Standards of Cleanliness 2025, COSHH and Infection Prevention & Control procedures. Effective IT, written and verbal communication skills are essential. Knowledge and experience of supervising a cleaning service and the ability to work under pressure as part of a team using your own initiative is also required, along with some flexibility to meet the demands of the service and the ability to motivate the team. Supervisory experience is essential for this role.

You will be required to:

• Maintain and monitor the National Standards of Cleanliness 2025 by coordinating and supervising the cleaning team.
• Provide direct supervision and organisation to a team of domestic staff.
• Arrange cover for absences and adjust work schedules in light of daily requirements.
• Ensure all staff in the team are working to trust policies and are properly instructed and trained in the use of standard operating methods, equipment and techniques required to provide a clean and safe environment.
• Supervise the performance of staff within the team to ensure that approved standard operating procedures are adhered to in the delivery of day-to-day cleaning of all areas of the Trust.
• Ensure that the team operates at all times to the highest standards of customer care, safety and efficiency.
• Complete regular quality control checks as directed by line managers, undertaking and facilitating remedial action where necessary.
• Conduct general risk assessments for new tasks or new areas and supply these to line managers.
• Report all accidents and defects with machinery or buildings using the appropriate reporting system.
• Conduct staff interviews which will include appraisal, sickness, bereavement, discipline and grievance.

The post-holder will support the management team for Domestic Services and demonstrate leadership at all times, acting as a role model to motivate subordinate staff, leading by example, and maintaining high standards of personal hygiene and appearance.