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NHS Scotland
Domestic Supervisor - Domestic Services
Alexandria On-site 2-5 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 7,284 employees
Sponsorship verifiedSupervisionCleaning StandardsInfection ControlHealth and Safety RegulationsOrganizational Skills
Requirements
Candidates should have a City and Guilds Cleaning Science qualification or equivalent, along with experience in supervising staff in a cleaning environment. Knowledge of infection control procedures and strong organizational skills are also required.
Job Description
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
As a Domestic Supervisor within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety across our healthcare environments. You will support the delivery of essential services that directly impact patient care and experience, working closely with teams across hospitals and community sites. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your supervisory skills while contributing to one of the UK’s largest and most respected NHS organisations. You’ll lead and motivate staff, ensuring services run efficiently while maintaining a positive and professional environment. NHSGGC is committed to supporting your development and wellbeing, offering a rewarding career where your contribution is truly valued. If you are organised, proactive and passionate about maintaining high standards, this role offers both challenge and satisfaction.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.
Please See Below For More Details
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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Integrated Services Manager, Karen Tweedie, Karen.tweedie@nhs.scot , 01389 817229
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the in the first instance.
The Role
As a Domestic Supervisor within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety across our healthcare environments. You will support the delivery of essential services that directly impact patient care and experience, working closely with teams across hospitals and community sites. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your supervisory skills while contributing to one of the UK’s largest and most respected NHS organisations. You’ll lead and motivate staff, ensuring services run efficiently while maintaining a positive and professional environment. NHSGGC is committed to supporting your development and wellbeing, offering a rewarding career where your contribution is truly valued. If you are organised, proactive and passionate about maintaining high standards, this role offers both challenge and satisfaction.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.
Please See Below For More Details
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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Vale of Leven General Hospital
- Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 14:15, or 09:45 to 17:00
- Nights and weekend working
- Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours
- Supervise and manage domestic staff on a day-to-day basis, ensuring high standards of service delivery
- Plan, organise and allocate staff resources to meet service needs across wards and departments
- Monitor cleaning standards and carry out inspections, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
- Support recruitment, induction, training and development of domestic staff
- Manage staff rotas, attendance, leave records and payroll information accurately
- Control stock, equipment and cleaning materials, ensuring safe and efficient use
- Ensure compliance with infection control, health and safety regulations and respond to any issues
- City and Guilds Cleaning Science qualification or equivalent relevant training
- Experience in supervising or leading staff within a cleaning or facilities environment
- Knowledge of infection control procedures and health and safety regulations
- Experience using industrial cleaning equipment and understanding of cleaning standards
- Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage competing demands
- Ability to deal with sensitive staffing issues professionally and work independently when required
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Integrated Services Manager, Karen Tweedie, Karen.tweedie@nhs.scot , 01389 817229
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.
- Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
- Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
- Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the in the first instance.
Education
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Skills
SupervisionCleaning StandardsInfection ControlHealth and Safety RegulationsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsStaff ManagementTraining and DevelopmentResource AllocationProblem Solving