• Job Description

  Req#: C9274-25-0272?language=en&page=496&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Here at LPFT, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.

  We employ around 2,700 staff who are pivotal in our success.

  Do you want to join a Trust rated by our staff as one of the best mental health trusts in England, located in a county heralded as a fantastic place to live and work?

  We provide mental health, learning disability, and autism services to a local population of over 755,000 across 45 sites, as well as specialist services for children and young people.

  Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Housekeeping Supervisor to join our female acute treatment ward at Ash Villa, in Sleaford

  Due to the UKVI immigration changes we are no longer able to offer sponsorship for this role. Please provide details of the visa type and expiry date in your application. Failure to provide the required information will result in your application being rejected.

  Main duties of the job

  We are looking for friendly, reliable and hard-working candidates who will be flexible, and organized with good interpersonal and communication skills.

  This role will include supervising a small team of housekeepers and supporting the provision of good-quality, safe catering and cleanliness.

  All general housekeeping duties will be required within a mental health inpatient environment to set procedures and to ensure the cleanliness of a hospital environment is maintained to a high standard by CoSHH, Health and Safety, and Infection Control measures in place. This will additionally include the support and serving of patient mealtimes, therefore, direct patient contact will be required.

  You will be a team player and have the ability to use your initiative to prioritise and organise daily duties, whilst maintaining the Trust Values (Compassion, Pride, Integrity, Valuing Everybody, Innovation and Collaboration).

  The unit is operational 7 days a week therefore weekend and bank holiday cover will be required to ensure that we have sufficient housekeeping services at all times.

  This is a full-time position, and the working pattern is to be agreed upon.

  If you have experience of being able to deliver cleaning to a high started and enjoy working as part of a team then this could be the role for you. We are committed to supporting you to become the best version of yourself.

  About us

  Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,800 staff, and serving a population of over 766,000, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.

  You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England, in an area heralded as a fantastic place to live and work. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!

  We are also leading the way in transforming care, with multi-million-pound transformation of patient environments and radical redesign of community services.

  This is the time to join and help redesign our services of the future. We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.

  Details

  Date posted

  20 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,625 to £25,674 a year Per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  274-11498-AI-A

  Job locations

  Ash Villa

  Willoughby Road, Greylees

  Sleaford

  NG34 8QA

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  General To oversee all housekeeping duties and be the focus for all Facilities services provided to patients in the ward areas. Maintain efficient and accurate records and carry out quality cleaning audits in line with the NHS National Standards of Cleanliness and the Trust operational procedures. Inform the ward manager of the outcome of audits and agree actions plans ensuring action is taken if necessary. Liaise with Facilities Team regarding all support service contracts including but not limited to catering, window cleaning, pest control, housekeeping, linen, waste and removals. To promote a safe working environment within Housekeeping, ensuring the safe use and storage of all equipment and materials. Ensure staff are provided with, and wear, the correct uniform and personal protective clothing where necessary and act as a role model in this respect. Ensure all Estates & Facilities issues are raised with the relevant team and liaise with contractors on site as required Ensure that sufficient stock levels of cleaning materials, foodstuffs and equipment are maintained. Liaise with catering providers on a routine basis and ensure food provision and service is maintained Liaise with clinical staff and patients regarding suitable menu for patient meals and ensure this is refreshed regularly, taking into account patient feedback. Ensure Food Safety folder is kept up to date and that all temperatures and timings are accurately recorded. Supervise housekeeping staff on day to day issues and arrange rosters to provide adequate cover for annual training/sick leave/annual leave and record within budget Identify and record all training needs for housekeeping and supervised staff Carry out all training with housekeeping staff when required Ensure housekeeping and supervised staff attend all mandatory training and other training appropriate to their role. Order cleaning materials, equipment and chemicals in a cost effective manner and maintain adequate levels of appropriate stock. Order/maintain adequate stock of clean, quality linen. Liaise with Facilities as required Identify any shortfalls within the cleanliness and environment of the ward/unit and bring to the attention of appropriate person/department, implementing action to address issues as required. Monitor and record required audits that ensure national standards are being met Advise/recommend adjustments to work schedules and rosters for supervised staff. Ensure all documentation such as cleaning schedules, CoSHH, Risk Assessments and method statements relating to cleaning, are maintained. Ensure all maintenance issues are reported and addressed Contribute to the comfortable patient/client environment Assist in the recruitment/interviewing of supervised staff Ensure communications with supervised staff as required Provide housekeeping cover on the ward during absences

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  General To oversee all housekeeping duties and be the focus for all Facilities services provided to patients in the ward areas. Maintain efficient and accurate records and carry out quality cleaning audits in line with the NHS National Standards of Cleanliness and the Trust operational procedures. Inform the ward manager of the outcome of audits and agree actions plans ensuring action is taken if necessary. Liaise with Facilities Team regarding all support service contracts including but not limited to catering, window cleaning, pest control, housekeeping, linen, waste and removals. To promote a safe working environment within Housekeeping, ensuring the safe use and storage of all equipment and materials. Ensure staff are provided with, and wear, the correct uniform and personal protective clothing where necessary and act as a role model in this respect. Ensure all Estates & Facilities issues are raised with the relevant team and liaise with contractors on site as required Ensure that sufficient stock levels of cleaning materials, foodstuffs and equipment are maintained. Liaise with catering providers on a routine basis and ensure food provision and service is maintained Liaise with clinical staff and patients regarding suitable menu for patient meals and ensure this is refreshed regularly, taking into account patient feedback. Ensure Food Safety folder is kept up to date and that all temperatures and timings are accurately recorded. Supervise housekeeping staff on day to day issues and arrange rosters to provide adequate cover for annual training/sick leave/annual leave and record within budget Identify and record all training needs for housekeeping and supervised staff Carry out all training with housekeeping staff when required Ensure housekeeping and supervised staff attend all mandatory training and other training appropriate to their role. Order cleaning materials, equipment and chemicals in a cost effective manner and maintain adequate levels of appropriate stock. Order/maintain adequate stock of clean, quality linen. Liaise with Facilities as required Identify any shortfalls within the cleanliness and environment of the ward/unit and bring to the attention of appropriate person/department, implementing action to address issues as required. Monitor and record required audits that ensure national standards are being met Advise/recommend adjustments to work schedules and rosters for supervised staff. Ensure all documentation such as cleaning schedules, CoSHH, Risk Assessments and method statements relating to cleaning, are maintained. Ensure all maintenance issues are reported and addressed Contribute to the comfortable patient/client environment Assist in the recruitment/interviewing of supervised staff Ensure communications with supervised staff as required Provide housekeeping cover on the ward during absences

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Level 2 Food Safety Qualification
  • Basic Health & Safety training to introductory certificate level or equivalent experience

  Desirable

  • Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
  • NVQ 3 Housekeeping & Support Services
  • Moving & Handling Training
  • Supervisory qualifications
  • IOSH Health and Safety

  Experience

  Essential

  • Previous experience of lead or supervisory role
  • Working either within a healthcare or hotel services environment
  • Recruitment/retention of staff
  • Food handling/safety experience

  Desirable

  • Evidence of customer care skills
  • Evidence of training - previous housekeeping skills either within or outside NHS
  • Evidence of high personal standards

  Skills & Competences

  Essential

  • oDemonstrate an ability to adapt to day-to-day situations and demands including unforeseen situations
  • oAbility to train and motivate staff to achieve Trust standards
  • oKnowledge of NHS Trust Policies
  • Demonstrate good leadership skills
  • Basic computer skills

  Desirable

  • oBudget/finance knowledge

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Level 2 Food Safety Qualification
  • Basic Health & Safety training to introductory certificate level or equivalent experience

  Desirable

  • Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
  • NVQ 3 Housekeeping & Support Services
  • Moving & Handling Training
  • Supervisory qualifications
  • IOSH Health and Safety

  Experience

  Essential

  • Previous experience of lead or supervisory role
  • Working either within a healthcare or hotel services environment
  • Recruitment/retention of staff
  • Food handling/safety experience

  Desirable

  • Evidence of customer care skills
  • Evidence of training - previous housekeeping skills either within or outside NHS
  • Evidence of high personal standards

  Skills & Competences

  Essential

  • oDemonstrate an ability to adapt to day-to-day situations and demands including unforeseen situations
  • oAbility to train and motivate staff to achieve Trust standards
  • oKnowledge of NHS Trust Policies
  • Demonstrate good leadership skills
  • Basic computer skills

  Desirable

  • oBudget/finance knowledge

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Ash Villa

  Willoughby Road, Greylees

  Sleaford

  NG34 8QA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Ash Villa

  Willoughby Road, Greylees

  Sleaford

  NG34 8QA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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