Job summary
- Main area
- Housekeeping / Hotel services
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
- Job ref
- 269-SFT10050
- Employer
- Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Salisbury
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata if part time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Cleaning Supervisor
Band 3
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job overview
Please Note: We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position due to Government guidelines.
To supervise and co-ordinate members of the cleaning team, to ensure an efficient and effective cleaning service which meets the requirements of the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness and the needs of the Trust. Responsible for monitoring the efficacy of the cleaning methods used and ensuring cleaning staff are competent in following cleaning procedures.
Daily allocation of cleaning staff to ensure all areas of the hospital are kept clean in line with functional risk levels. Visiting cleaning staff in their place of work to provide support to all team members and ensure compliance with required cleaning schedules and cleaning methods
Shift patterns available Monday to Friday 2.30pm - 10.30pm
Main duties of the job
1. Allocate cleaning staff on a daily basis using a paper allocation sheet & soon to be a computerised allocation sheet, ensuring that all areas of the hospital are cleaned, in line with functional risk levels for each area.
2. Prioritise cleaning in the event of staff shortages, minimising risk and ensuring shortages do not adversely affect any one area.
3. Visit staff in their work area, ensuring that cleaning staff are supported in their role and ensuring compliance with required cleaning schedules and cleaning methods.
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Working for our organisation
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.
With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.
We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.
Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in Supervision/Management in cleaning services.
- Cleaning science qualification or equivalent experience.
- NVQ level 2 Infection control or equivalent experience.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in Supervision/Management in cleaning services in a Health Care setting i.e. NHS
- Knowledge of Quality monitoring systems.
- Computer system skills.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amanda Weldon
- Job title
- Head of Housekeeping
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01722336262
- Additional information
Amanda Urch - [email protected] 01722 336262
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