Domestic Supervisor

An exciting position has arisen for an experienced Domestic Supervisor to join our Facilities Department here at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The Domestic Supervisor will oversee, manage, train and develop their team to deliver domestic services across the Trust in order to maintain a safe clean environment, following direction from the Domestic Services management team and working in line with the National Cleaning Standards 2021.
The post-holder will also be required to:
+ Work within the Soft Services Team, carrying out their duties effectively and efficiently in accordance with service requirements
+ Develop good relationships with the other Trust teams including clinical and non-clinical colleagues
+ Follow Health, Safety and Quality procedures within the course of the role and ensure that the Domestic Services Team are always performing their duties within the correct guidelines
+ Successfully undertake the training requirements specific to this role.
PREVIOUS CANDIDATES NEED NOT APPLY AGAIN, + Responsible for completing weekly rosters accurately and in time, to ensure all wards & departments in your area are covered for all the shifts required including holiday, bank holiday & absence cover
+ Managing sickness and absence including conducting return to work meetings and first level absence management meetings in line with Trust policy
+ Managing teams annual leave to ensure it is booked and authorised in line with DSG departmental policy
+ Monitor teams and identify training needs, reporting these needs to the training co-ordinator and releasing team members to attend training as and when required
+ Ensure that all new starters have undergone induction training and basic skills training and are competent to carry out all duties required
+ Carry out Toolbox Talks and ensure all admin is handed in on time
+ Report accidents and near misses in line with Trust Policy and raise DATIX
+ Carry out cleaning audits in line with agreed schedule and NHS Cleaning Standards 2021 & ensure that rectifications/recommendations from cleaning audits are completed accurately and in time
+ To liaise with clinical teams, departmental heads and DSG management to ensure the best possible service delivery and that expectations are being managed or met
+ To support the rapid response team by checking and signing off infectious cleans and Glosair processes when needed

Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee

The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
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).
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.