Cleaning Supervisor

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Cleaning Supervisor The closing date is 02 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary To provide effective day-to-day supervision of the cleaning service, ensuring that a safe, high-quality and responsive service is consistently delivered across the organisation's community premises. The postholder will lead, support and motivate cleaning staff, coordinate daily workloads and monitor standards to ensure compliance with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness, infection prevention and control requirements, Trust procedures and health and safety legislation. The role is a vital part of maintaining a safe healthcare environment for patients, visitors and colleagues. The postholder will act as a key point of contact for cleaning staff, clinical colleagues and service users, responding professionally to operational issues and ensuring appropriate action is taken Main duties of the job 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 Please see attached JD and person specification for full details. About us 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. Details Date posted 19 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £15.66 to £16.54 an h