Domestic Supervisor (Weekdays)

NHS Lanarkshire is looking for a dedicated and organized Domestic Supervisor to oversee essential cleaning and infection control functions within the Hamilton Locality. Based across Udston Hospital and Beckford Lodge, you will lead a team to ensure the healthcare environment remains safe, hygienic, and welcoming. This is a vital first-line management role that directly supports patient safety by maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Core Requirements and Skills

Management Experience: Experience in first-line management or a strong background as a domestic within a public sector environment.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Infection Control, COSHH, Manual Handling, and Health & Safety.
Mobility: A full, valid UK/EU driving licence is essential to travel between Udston Hospital and Beckford Lodge.
Communication: Good interpersonal and communication skills to manage staff and interact with hospital visitors.
Compliance: Knowledge of HR policies, payroll systems, and fire safety protocols.
Physical Attributes: Numerate, literate, and practical with good dexterity and a high standard of personal hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

Staff Deployment: Effectively manage staff resources to cover cleaning rotas and ensure all areas meet NHS Scotland cleaning standards.
Infection Control: Implement and monitor effective cleaning methods to minimize the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
Training: Deliver departmental inductions and ensure staff complete mandatory training, including Food Hygiene and Management of Aggression.
Monitoring: Conduct regular domestic services monitoring and audits to ensure quality and address any service gaps.
Decision Making: Work on your own initiative to prioritize workloads and handle departmental demands across multiple sites.

Workforce Diversity Statistics (NHS Scotland)

NHS Lanarkshire is committed to a workforce that reflects the 655,000 people it serves. According to the most recent NHS Scotland Workforce Diversity data:

Ethnic Representation: Across NHS Scotland, approximately 4.8% of the workforce identifies as belonging to an ethnic minority group (Asian, Black, Mixed, or Other).
Gender Split: The domestic and support services workforce is predominantly female, with women making up roughly 77% of the total NHS Scotland workforce.
Disability: Approximately 1.1% of staff have formally disclosed a disability through the HR system, though actual figures are estimated to be higher; NHS Lanarkshire actively supports the Disability Confident scheme.
Age Profile: A significant portion of the support services workforce falls within the 45–64 age bracket, emphasizing the importance of sustainable recruitment and staff development.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: £28,011 – £30,230 (Pro-rata for part-time).
Hours: 25 hours per week (Permanent).
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, 3:00pm – 8:00pm.
Leave: Minimum 27 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays (increases with service).
Pension: Access to the NHS Scotland Pension Scheme with life insurance benefits.
Sponsorship: Please note that as a Band 4 role (based on salary range), this post may be subject to different rules, but the advert explicitly states Band 1 and 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship.

Vital Information

Location: Udston Hospital & Beckford Lodge (Hamilton Locality).
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Contact: Andrea Cooke, Domestic Services Manager (Andrea.Cooke@Lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk).

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