Weekend Domestic Supervisor (night shift)

Transformationunitgm; Chichester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent NHS organization is seeking a Weekend Domestic Supervisor at St Richard's Hospital in Chichester. The role involves managing Domestic staff to uphold National Cleaning Standards during nighttime shifts. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in management or equivalent experience and excellent communication skills. This part-time position offers 15 hours of work per week on weekends, ensuring a balance between work and personal life in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive working environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising a multi-disciplined workforce.
• Knowledge of various cleaning methods including hydrogen peroxide.

Responsibilities

• Manage Domestic staff ensuring National Cleaning Standards are upheld.
• Conduct appraisals and monitor staff health and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in management or equivalent experience

Job description

Main area Housekeeping Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent: Sunday and Saturday 10pm - 6am Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (night shift) Job ref 279-7572152-DEC25

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Richard's Hospital Town Chichester Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/01/2026 23:59

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard‑working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance – because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a self‑motivated individual to join the Domestic Department at St Richard's Hospital (Chichester) as a Weekend Domestic Supervisor, who can work on their own and/or as part of a team. The post holder will be responsible for managing Domestic staff on a daily basis ensuring National Cleaning Standards are upheld.

Additional details: Saturday and Sunday (10 pm – 6 am with a one‑hour break).

Should you require additional support with completing your application, please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email below.

Before applying for the position, please review the job description and person specifications to ensure your qualifications and experience meet the required criteria.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for managing Domestic staff, which will include appraisals, health and wellbeing management, monitoring standards, rotas, mandatory training.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the patient first. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack and wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance – because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSx.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

Communications and Relationship skills

• Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy.
• Provide effective communication and to support and facilitate all types of meetings which have relevance to the operation of the department.
• To aid hospital staff, visitors and patients when faced with difficult situations caused by third parties, following Trust policies and procedures.
• To be able to communicate sensitive issues when dealing with the deceased family using tact and respect.
• Guide and direct visitors and deal with telephone calls in a helpful and friendly manner, taking written notes of any relevant information.
• To investigate and resolve complaints speedily and effectively, keeping a positive image of the department even when feedback is less than positive.
• Take a leading role in any departmental information technology initiatives.
• Provide advice and support to the domestic team.

Qualifications and Experience

• As per Job Specification.

Analytical and Judgemental skills

• To maintain effective and efficient records of all domestic services, observing varying trends and evidencing them to the senior domestic supervisor.
• Communicate daily with all users regarding any variation in services that may be required. Using judgement to rearrange priorities when necessary and in consultation with the assistant domestic supervisor; implementing contingency plans as appropriate.
• Understand and adhere to procedures for dealing with complaints and ensure they are dealt with promptly and sympathetically. Be capable of writing a report of an incident if required to do so.

Planning and Organisational skills

• Attend daily briefing meeting with the senior domestic supervisor, and liaise with other supervisors. To ensure operational continuity and appraise colleagues of any human resource, disciplinary or logistical problems.
• Respond to the bleep and subsequent messages, deploying staff appropriately.
• Planning/scheduling of rosters and appropriate annual leave within the team to ensure the service is well covered at all times.

Person specification

Experience

• Level NVQ 3 in a management discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience of supervising a multi‑disciplined workforce. Knowledge of various cleaning methods including hydrogen peroxide.
• IOSH.
• Experience in the role of a domestic assistant or equivalent front line service.

Skills

• Develop and maintain good communication with people, and at all levels about difficult matters and / or in difficult situations being aware of the disposition of patients and visitors and using appropriate communication.
• Ability to assess how to safely transport hospital equipment and utilise appropriate manual handling techniques. Assess and understand technical equipment (ie hydrogen peroxide cleaning) understanding of health & safety and environmental regulations for safe transfer of patients and in general terms relating to visitors and staff.
• Ability to prioritise work. Ability to understand rosters / rotas. Ability to plan ahead and assess positions in terms of maintaining storage areas.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Important information for applicants

A Note on AI Use in Applications We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

Closing Adverts Early In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa Applications for skilled worker sponsorship are welcome for roles that meet the visa and immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for skilled worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criterion.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Further Information

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Application numbers

This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on this opportunity.