Job Description

Following the recent success in recruiting a new supervisor to this role, we our now looking for a further supervisor to join our great team.
You will be joining a dynamic and enthusiastic team who work in close partnership with colleagues in our Estates and Facilities Division.
We are looking for a confident, natural leader to work as part of our Facilities Management Team. The post holder will directly manage resources and supervise the Housekeeping Team in maintaining a clean, safe environment for our patients, staff and visitors.
You will work in unity with the other team supervisors to contribute to, and build, a team ethos, develop our housekeeping staff, support their training and deliver a first class service.
Full training will be provided to support you and underpin your own career development.
We currently work a permanent shift pattern , over a 7 day rota, which includes early, late , weekends, bank holidays and night shifts.
Contract hours/days will be discussed at interview.
Rotating shifts are also a future possibility dependant on individuals and service needs.
Main duties of the job
Motivating and supporting the Team in the provision of a high quality service, holding team meetings and maintaining mandatory training and appraisal compliance.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only 50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Details
Date posted
22 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
374-LL0108
Job locations
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
Hastings
TN37 7RD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential

• Evidence of satisfactory Education at age 16
• Evidence of relevant knowledge and skills to NVQ4/diploma equivalent
• Supervisory management training
• Managing cleaning services
• Risk assessment
• To undertake required additional departmental training in post

Desirable

• Supervisory Management qualification
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Membership of British Institute of Cleaning
• Science (BICS) or other relevant Institute/Association

Experience
Essential

• 1-3 years supervisory management experience
• Supervising staff and supporting staff development
• Supervision of cleaning services

Desirable

• 1-3 years experience in supervisory management within a healthcare environment
• Working within a facilities / support services environment.
• Managing Health & Safety/Food Safety

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential

• Effective communication skills
• Word processing/IT skills
• Problem solving.

Desirable

• Cleaning practices related to infection control and decontamination

Other
Essential

• Basic knowledge of general health & safety

Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential

• Evidence of satisfactory Education at age 16
• Evidence of relevant knowledge and skills to NVQ4/diploma equivalent
• Supervisory management training
• Managing cleaning services
• Risk assessment
• To undertake required additional departmental training in post

Desirable

• Supervisory Management qualification
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Membership of British Institute of Cleaning
• Science (BICS) or other relevant Institute/Association

Experience
Essential

• 1-3 years supervisory management experience
• Supervising staff and supporting staff development
• Supervision of cleaning services

Desirable

• 1-3 years experience in supervisory management within a healthcare environment
• Working within a facilities / support services environment.
• Managing Health & Safety/Food Safety

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential

• Effective communication skills
• Word processing/IT skills
• Problem solving.

Desirable

• Cleaning practices related to infection control and decontamination

Other
Essential

• Basic knowledge of general health & safety

Skills Required