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Housekeeping Supervisor
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 151-LC5125
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised, and experienced Housekeeping Supervisor to join our dedicated Hotel Services team in Frimley. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of our patients, staff, and visitors by maintaining high standards of cleanliness across our wards and departments.
About the RoleAs a Housekeeping Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and coordination of our housekeeping assistants. You will ensure all areas of the hospital are maintained to the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness, in line with NHS infection prevention and control protocols.
Main duties of the job
We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Housekeeping Supervisor to join our hardworking and friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about delivering high standards of cleanliness and supporting the development of a professional, well-trained workforce.
As a Housekeeping Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring that our hospital maintains a clean, safe and welcoming environment for all patients, staff and visitors. You will provide daily support and guidance to housekeeping staff, working collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams.
About us
This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Details
Date posted
01 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£27,106 to £28,850 a year per annum incl HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
151-LC5125
Job locations
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley, Surrey
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
Allocating housekeeping staff across wards and departments to ensure efficient service delivery
Maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors
Delivering and managing accredited training programmes, including Train the Trainer and Assessor responsibilities
Supporting staff development through induction, ongoing training, appraisals, and refresher courses
Providing feedback through verbal and written reports following cleanliness and quality audits
Working closely with clinical teams, department managers, and the wider housekeeping team as part of quality assurance
Supporting the Housekeeping Manager and Senior Supervisor with service delivery and resource management
Contributing to staff rotas and ensuring cost-effective use of resources
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housekeeping professional to lead a dedicated team while making a direct contribution to patient experience, safety, and the overall quality of hospital services.
About YouYou will be a confident communicator with strong leadership and organisational skills. You will have experience supervising a team and a passion for delivering a high-quality service. Ideally, you will hold relevant training qualifications and have experience delivering practical and accredited training.
You should also have:
- Previous supervisory experience in a similar environment
- A strong understanding of infection control standards and NHS cleaning protocols
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
- The flexibility to work shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required
Please see job description and person specification for further information.
We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications have been received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
Allocating housekeeping staff across wards and departments to ensure efficient service delivery
Maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors
Delivering and managing accredited training programmes, including Train the Trainer and Assessor responsibilities
Supporting staff development through induction, ongoing training, appraisals, and refresher courses
Providing feedback through verbal and written reports following cleanliness and quality audits
Working closely with clinical teams, department managers, and the wider housekeeping team as part of quality assurance
Supporting the Housekeeping Manager and Senior Supervisor with service delivery and resource management
Contributing to staff rotas and ensuring cost-effective use of resources
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housekeeping professional to lead a dedicated team while making a direct contribution to patient experience, safety, and the overall quality of hospital services.
About YouYou will be a confident communicator with strong leadership and organisational skills. You will have experience supervising a team and a passion for delivering a high-quality service. Ideally, you will hold relevant training qualifications and have experience delivering practical and accredited training.
You should also have:
- Previous supervisory experience in a similar environment
- A strong understanding of infection control standards and NHS cleaning protocols
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
- The flexibility to work shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required
Please see job description and person specification for further information.
We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications have been received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification or knowledge of the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021 and how they are monitored
Desirable
- Formal qualification in cleaning services i.e BICs or equivalent
- Level 2 or above in allergen training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in delivering training
- Catering Experience
- Infection Prevention
- Supervisory Experience
- Housekeeping supervisory experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Competent to provide staff training
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft computer software
- Working knowledge of COSHH
- Effective Organisational skills
Desirable
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately both written and verbally
- Knowledge of cleanliness Audit systems
- Knowledge of Linen washing experience
- Knowledge of working in the NHS
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexible to meet needs of service
- Ability to travel to other Trust sites
- Working hours are scheduled on a rotating rota and include shift work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification or knowledge of the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021 and how they are monitored
Desirable
- Formal qualification in cleaning services i.e BICs or equivalent
- Level 2 or above in allergen training
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in delivering training
- Catering Experience
- Infection Prevention
- Supervisory Experience
- Housekeeping supervisory experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Competent to provide staff training
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft computer software
- Working knowledge of COSHH
- Effective Organisational skills
Desirable
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately both written and verbally
- Knowledge of cleanliness Audit systems
- Knowledge of Linen washing experience
- Knowledge of working in the NHS
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexible to meet needs of service
- Ability to travel to other Trust sites
- Working hours are scheduled on a rotating rota and include shift work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley, Surrey
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley, Surrey
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)