Job summary
- Main area
- Estates & Facilities
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 152-S052.25C
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Yeatman Hospital
- Town
- Sherborne
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 p.a. pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Facilities Supervisor
Band 3
Job overview
Are you someone working as a supervisor looking to step into a Facilities Supervisor role? Join our friendly and supportive Facilities team as a Facilities Supervisor based at Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne.
As the Facilities Supervisor you will be knowledgeable in cleaning processes and have an awareness and understanding of Infection Prevention Control and COSHH. You will have passion to learn on how to lead a team and have experience with staff management. You will ensure the day-to-day team tasks are also met. Some of your duties will be to carry out cleaning audits, pre-planned maintenance, rota planning, and other office-based work. What we offer is a robust training and induction programme. Having experience in a similar supervisor role would be essential and we offer ongoing supervision and further development opportunities.
The Facilities Supervisor role is a full-time Monday to Friday post. We would also welcome part-time applicants with a minimum of 25 hours. We can be flexible with start time and finish time as we promote a positive work to home life balance. You will need a full UK Driving Licence.
Full time hours: 7.30am to 3.30pm with one late shift a fortnight to support and manage the evening team and one day a month at the weekend.
Part time hours: 7:30 – 3:30pm weekday (reduced hours to meet 25 hours can be discussed further at interview stage).
For any queries, please contact [email protected]
Main duties of the job
To ensure that the grounds and gardens are maintained to a tidy and presentable standard.
· A clear understanding of the hospital cleaning service and the standards required, regarding infection control.
· Assist in the recruitment, induction, probationary period development and training of staff.
· Ensuring that the correct work methods are observed.
· To ensure that all personal and staff training is carried out and complete.
This post is part of the Facilities & Estates, which Dorset Healthcare may transfer to an NHS wholly owned subsidiary within the next 6–12 months. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and developing organisation, strongly committed to NHS values and putting patients first. The NHS wholly owned subsidiary will continue to offer NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, including NHS pensions, both to transferring staff and new employees recruited after the transfer date in 2026.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact [email protected]
Recommend a friend
Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!
Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!
Person specification
Knowledge, skills & training
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in relevant area.
- Hygiene certificate
Job Specific experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working within a comparable role.
- Demonstrated awareness and compliance with health and safety legislation
- Understanding of COSHH
Managerial / Supervisory exp
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of providing day to day supervision to staff
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential criteria
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Additional requirements
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tracey McDonagh
- Job title
- Facilities Area Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07827239349
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