Housekeeping Supervisor

Role summary

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The Housekeeping Supervisor will oversee domestic and cleaning services across hospital areas, ensuring high standards of hygiene, infection prevention and patient safety. Requirements typically include previous supervisory experience in housekeeping, cleaning or a healthcare environment, knowledge of cleaning procedures and infection-control standards, good communication skills, and the ability to organise staff, rotas and supplies. The successful candidate will be reliable, practical and able to work collaboratively with clinical and estates teams. Flexibility is expected, including shifts, weekends and public holidays. Candidates should be comfortable monitoring performance, training colleagues, addressing service issues, completing records and working in a busy environment where confidentiality, professionalism and attention to detail are essential.

About the employer

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is an NHS organisation serving communities in west Essex and nearby areas. Its services are centred on Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, with additional healthcare sites including St Margaret’s Hospital in Epping and Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop’s Stortford. The Trust provides acute hospital care, emergency services, outpatient treatment, diagnostics, maternity services and community-focused care. Housekeeping teams play an important role in maintaining safe, clean and welcoming environments for patients, visitors and staff, supporting infection prevention and the smooth operation of clinical services. As a public healthcare employer, the Trust generally offers structured pay scales, NHS pension access, annual leave, learning opportunities and a range of staff wellbeing benefits, subject to eligibility and the specific employment contract.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers opportunities across healthcare, hospitality, cleaning, logistics, technology and professional services, with strong demand for experienced support and facilities staff. Its culture is diverse and generally values punctuality, privacy, fairness and clear workplace communication. Lifestyle varies from busy cities to quieter coastal and rural communities; public transport is good in many areas, though living costs are highest in London and the southeast. The UK is an island country made up of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, with many smaller islands. Overseas applicants normally need an appropriate visa and the right to work before employment begins. Healthcare roles may require employer sponsorship, but eligibility depends on the occupation, salary and current immigration rules. Relocating involves arranging accommodation, a National Insurance number, banking, healthcare registration and transport. Checking GOV.UK and NHS recruitment guidance is essential before applying.