Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our Facilities Housekeeping Team. You will be based at Brighton General Hospital supporting our Brighton Health Centres. Ideally you would have come from a facilities or housekeeping background and have experience of supervising staff. You will need to lead and motivate your team ensuring a high quality, professional service is delivered to patients and staff at all times.
Driving licence is desirable but not essential
Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
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Main duties of the job
As Facilities supervisor, you must be able to work on your own initiative and have excellent communication & IT skills. You will ensure the high departmental standards are maintained & regularly audited and be able to assess workloads and prioritise effectively.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?

• Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
• Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
• Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
• Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
• Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
• Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
• Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
• Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff

Details
Date posted
01 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
150-OM2018-COR
Job locations
Brighton Gen Hospital
Elm Grove
Brighton
BN2 3EW
Job description
Job responsibilities

• Supervise and assist Facilities staff in carrying out their duties.
• Providing cover for Facilities staff where required. This may include working at other SCFT sites.
• Ensure staff are aware of the duties and standards required and maintain them. Ensure all routine and ad hoc work is carried out correctly and appropriately.
• Lead and motivate staff ensuring performance of staff is monitored and reviewed using Trust Supervision/Appraisal process.
• Assist in the recruitment, induction, development and training of staff.
• Where necessary, manage duty rosters for staff and arrange adequate cover throughout the shifts within agreed rotas in conjunction with the Facilities Team Leader/Manager.
• Ensure that patients, staff and visitors are courteously assisted and directed in a pleasant manner.
• Report complaints and compliments promptly to Line Manager.
• Provide regular reports such as audit scores, safeguarding, staff issues, training etc. to Line Manager on aspects of the services as agreed.
• Carry out regular audits in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness as requested by the Line Manager.
• Assist in maintaining levels of staff discipline and timekeeping. Report any concerns to the relevant Facilities Management.
• Monitor the collection and transportation of waste in accordance with the requirements of the Trusts Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure that all relevant Trust policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Monitor a Planned Preventative Maintenance programme for all equipment. Report any defects to equipment or maintenance issues following departmental procedures.
• Day to day monitoring of contracted services.
• Be proficient in the use of Word Processing packages, Word, Excel, Power Point, the Trusts Intranet and E-mail, Oracle, Citrix & iPROC systems.
• Ensure that the Facilities first aid box is adequately stocked.
• Ensure all staff have the correct uniform whilst on duty and comply with the Trust Uniform Policy.
• Raise, process & receipt all purchase orders for the Department as requested, maintaining adequate stock levels.
• Ensure you and your staff attend training courses as directed.
• Undertake departmental risk assessments and instruct and train staff on safe use of work equipment and monitor progress.
• Responsible for the dispatch, receipt & distribution of all post & deliveries both internal and external.
• Be aware of & comply with the Departmental & Trusts Emergency Procedures.
• Undertake Fire Warden duties as necessary and according to site.
• Set up meeting/training rooms as required.
• Carry out such other duties as may be required to ensure the smooth and efficient provision of the Facilities Department.
• Adopt a flexible approach, you may be required to work in any unit within the Trust.
• Attend Departmental meetings as appropriate.
• To participate in the Trusts appraisal system, review and personal development process on an annual basis.
• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development planning process.
• To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
• To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team in which he/she works.

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Supervise and assist Facilities staff in carrying out their duties.
• Providing cover for Facilities staff where required. This may include working at other SCFT sites.
• Ensure staff are aware of the duties and standards required and maintain them. Ensure all routine and ad hoc work is carried out correctly and appropriately.
• Lead and motivate staff ensuring performance of staff is monitored and reviewed using Trust Supervision/Appraisal process.
• Assist in the recruitment, induction, development and training of staff.
• Where necessary, manage duty rosters for staff and arrange adequate cover throughout the shifts within agreed rotas in conjunction with the Facilities Team Leader/Manager.
• Ensure that patients, staff and visitors are courteously assisted and directed in a pleasant manner.
• Report complaints and compliments promptly to Line Manager.
• Provide regular reports such as audit scores, safeguarding, staff issues, training etc. to Line Manager on aspects of the services as agreed.
• Carry out regular audits in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness as requested by the Line Manager.
• Assist in maintaining levels of staff discipline and timekeeping. Report any concerns to the relevant Facilities Management.
• Monitor the collection and transportation of waste in accordance with the requirements of the Trusts Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure that all relevant Trust policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Monitor a Planned Preventative Maintenance programme for all equipment. Report any defects to equipment or maintenance issues following departmental procedures.
• Day to day monitoring of contracted services.
• Be proficient in the use of Word Processing packages, Word, Excel, Power Point, the Trusts Intranet and E-mail, Oracle, Citrix & iPROC systems.
• Ensure that the Facilities first aid box is adequately stocked.
• Ensure all staff have the correct uniform whilst on duty and comply with the Trust Uniform Policy.
• Raise, process & receipt all purchase orders for the Department as requested, maintaining adequate stock levels.
• Ensure you and your staff attend training courses as directed.
• Undertake departmental risk assessments and instruct and train staff on safe use of work equipment and monitor progress.
• Responsible for the dispatch, receipt & distribution of all post & deliveries both internal and external.
• Be aware of & comply with the Departmental & Trusts Emergency Procedures.
• Undertake Fire Warden duties as necessary and according to site.
• Set up meeting/training rooms as required.
• Carry out such other duties as may be required to ensure the smooth and efficient provision of the Facilities Department.
• Adopt a flexible approach, you may be required to work in any unit within the Trust.
• Attend Departmental meetings as appropriate.
• To participate in the Trusts appraisal system, review and personal development process on an annual basis.
• Undertake training as necessary in line with the development planning process.
• To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
• To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team in which he/she works.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Literate and numerate to GCSE/NVQ Level 1

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or above
• Recognised Supervisory qualification
• Health & Safety qualification

Skills
Essential

• Administration skills

Desirable

• Information technology skills

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of basic Health and Safety principles
• Working in a customer focused environment
• Working in a support services environment
• Previous supervisory experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment
• Training staff

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Literate and numerate to GCSE/NVQ Level 1

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or above
• Recognised Supervisory qualification
• Health & Safety qualification

Skills
Essential

• Administration skills

Desirable

• Information technology skills

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of basic Health and Safety principles
• Working in a customer focused environment
• Working in a support services environment
• Previous supervisory experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment
• Training staff

Skills Required