Cleaning Supervisor
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS TrustCarshalton, London
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust based in Carshalton. The advertised salary is £15.66 to £16.54. Applications close on 2 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
To provide effective day-to-day supervision of the cleaning service, ensuring that a safe, high-quality and responsive service is consistently deliver...
- Provide visible day-to-day leadership and supervision to cleaning staff across designated areas.
- Allocate daily duties and ensure cleaning schedules are completed within the required timescales and to the expected standard.
- Monitor staffing levels and work closely with the eRoster Coordinator and management team to ensure annual leave, sickness absence and other staffing gaps are covered effectively.
- Monitor standards of cleanliness through regular inspections and audits, addressing failures promptly and recording all actions taken.
- Ensure staff understand their designated areas, cleaning responsibilities, frequencies, risk categories and the time allocated to complete their duties.
- Conduct staff briefings, toolbox talks, competency checks and other required supervisory activities.
- Maintain accurate records relating to cleaning schedules, audits, training, competencies, attendance, staffing and completed actions.
- Communicate effectively with clinical teams, department managers, patients, visitors and colleagues, responding professionally to concerns and service requests.Ensure cleaning products are used safely and correctly, in accordance with manufacturer instructions, COSHH assessments and the training provided.
- Monitor the condition and cleanliness of equipment, ensuring it is maintained in safe working order and tha
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**Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change***
We offer an extensive range of services, including cancer,pathology,surgery, andgynaecologyto over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals,Epsom HospitalandSt Helier Hospital, andrun services from other locations, includingSutton Hospital. We are also part of two innovative intergrated care partnerships -Sutton Health and Careand Surrey Downs Health and Care.
St Helier Hospital is home to theSouth West Thames Renal and Transplantation UnitandQueen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to theSouth West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals haveAccident and Emergency departments (A&E)andMaternity services (Obstetrics).
With nearly 900,000 people coming to our hospitals for care and treatment every year, our almost 5,000 staff and 500 volunteers work around the clock to keep our busy hospitals running smoothly.
Essential: - Basic understanding or a willingness to complete appropriate qualification and training which includes: oKnowledge of cleaning procedures oCOSHH Procedures oInfection and Prevention Control
Desirable: - BICSc Qualification / NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
Essential: - Maintains a smart, professional and hygienic appearance. Positive can do attitude Good customer service skills Able to engage, support, motivate and inspire teams
Essential: - Good basic education which includes reading and writing and basic numeric skills
Desirable: - To complete role following training policies including but not limited to BICS, Manual Handling, Health and Safety
Essential: - Able to read, write and converse in English Able to understand and following written and verbal instructions Effective oral and written communication skills Proven supervisory skills
Desirable: - Experience of working in cleaning industry Experience of managing sickness absence, conducting staff appraisals and performance management
How this role compares
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