Domestic Supervisor

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:

To ensure day to day supervision of domestic staff in hospitals and other healthcare premises such as health centres and clinics.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, Part time

Base location – Vale of Leven Hospital

Shift Pattern – Mon-Sun

Key responsibilities:

• Day to day supervision and 1st line management of domestic staff.
• Plan, organise, deploy and direct domestic staff.
• Assist in the recruitment and selection procedure for domestic staff,
• Undertake induction and ‘on the job’ training and completion of appropriate documentation.
• Undertake regular monitoring of cleaning standards and ensure corrective action is taken. Complete departmental documentation for monitoring and audits.
• Issue of cleaning materials and stock control.
• Reporting mechanical and structural faults relating to domestic equipment and fabric and furniture within the building.
• Allocation of staff on a daily basis ensuring appropriate levels.
• Implement duty rotas and leave and completion of staff payroll information as appropriate.
• Responsible for the security of keys and equipment.
• Assisting with the compilation, implementation and adherence to work schedules and making necessary adjustments following changes.
• Assisting in the allocation and control of rooms in residential accommodation.
• Supervise and control the issue of keys, including those for residential accommodation.
• Ensure domestic staff undertake their duties with due regard to the Infection Control Policy and give advice where necessary.
• Ensure Domestic Staff comply with Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Assist Departmental Manager with risk assessments.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

relevant working experience as Domestic Assistant.

City and Guilds Cleaning Science Parts 1 and 2 or equivalent.

ILM Certificate

Domestic Services Development Programme

What we offer:

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

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Karen Tweedie, Integrated Services Manager

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

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.

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