Domestic Supervisor

at  Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

SECTION 1 MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Staff Responsible for the supervision and wellbeing of Domestic Assistants Responsible for supervision of domestic services ensuring high standards of cleanliness and working practices are maintained to aid patient wellbeing and reduce hospital acquired infection, seeking advice from clinical staff when required. Responsible for ensuring correct cleaning methods are adhered to. Responsible for ensuring domestic assistants follow safe systems of work for all cleaning tasks whilst observing infection control principles including bare below the elbows and wearing appropriate PPE. Responsible for ensuring all required paperwork is completed correctly and on time, e.g.
flushing records, infection clean documentation. Responsible for monitoring attendance of staff and ensuring that absences are recorded on ESR. Update and maintain porter staff rotas ensuring adequate cover is provided at all times. Responsible for the first stage of sickness absence review and Return to Work interviews.
Responsible for completing departmental administrative documentation e.g. Annual leave requests, Sickness absence recording forms and timesheets and recording on ESR. Responsible for ensuring domestic assistants adhere to the dress code policy. Responsible for undertaking domestic assistant annual appraisal in a timely manner.
Responsible for ensuring all mandatory training is completed in a timely manner. Responsible for supporting new starters and assisting in carrying out the local induction Ensure that staff training is added to the departmental training matrix. Responsible for training staff in the correct use of equipment e.g. buffers, mops etc.
and on-job training thereafter, to ensure that correct operating procedures are maintained and followed by all domestic assistants. Will support domestic assistants in carrying out the Care Certificate Responsible for inputting payroll and reconciling any wage queries. Responsible for the initial counselling of staff, acting with diplomacy and reporting to line manager any matters that may require disciplinary action. Assist in the interview and recruitment process using the trust recruitment process.
Ensure the day to day smooth running of the designated teams as part of the wider service through the supervision and training of staff. Ensure staff use the correct equipment in accordance to method statements. To ensure domestic assistants take responsibility for the safe storage of all equipment when not being used. Organise repairs/servicing to machinery/equipment as and when required.
Ensure that domestic assistants are aware and comply with the departments Health & Safety requirements. Responsible for escalating any issues/concerns directly to the Domestic Manager/Deputy. Report any risks to Domestic Manager around domestic activity so that the risk register is up to date. To complete incident reports for any injuries or accidents to self or others within areas of responsibility in a timely manner.
Responsible for reporting any risks/ incidents, and ensuring staff are familiar with the incident reporting process. To complete incident reports for any injuries or accidents to self or others within areas of responsibility in a timely manner and provide feedback on any learning from the incident. To assist management in the handling of complaints relating to departmental services by undertaking investigations and providing reports. To act as first point of contact for Domestic services.
Assist with any cleaning duties as required, These duties will include: General cleaning High and low dusting Wet and dry mopping Vacuum Cleaning Scrubbing floors with mechanical machine Polishing floors with mechanical machine Emptying clinical and general waste bins and placing bags in designated areas Cleaning and descaling of toilets and sanitary areas o Curtain changing taking curtains down and re-hanging Cleaning baths, taps and showers Isolation cleaning Carpet shampooing Stripping and sealing of floors using a floor machine and scrubbing pad, mop and bucket, sucking up machine and stripping chemical following instructions given by the Domestic Supervisor Strip and make beds Communication Demonstrate effective communication skills, dealing with patients, visitors and staff in a polite, respectful and courteous manner. Assist the Domestic manager in inducting newly appointed staff. Assist in establishing and maintaining communication channels between service providers e.g. estates, linen and catering services.
To liaise with heads of departments to ensure the most efficient use of domestic services. To ensure Domestic assistants are given all relevant information through staff briefs, feedback from meetings and other sources of information Develop and maintain close relationships with Ward and Unit Managers to keep them informed of all activity relating to the domestic service. Liaising with all departments on tasking and planning activities, support close working relationships with areas of need. Report any faults (maintenance or other) using appropriate systems and check they are addressed.
To ensure incident reports are completed and escalated to the Domestic Manager. To communicate and report progress on all tasks completed. To prepare and undertake monthly toolbox talks with staff relating to relevant issues in that month. To undertake annual appraisals.
Provide feedback to staff from system reports on over/underachieving performance levels. Communication and Working relationships The postholder is expected to liaise with other members of domestic staff to enable the fulfillment of their duties. Where their duties bring them into contact with other groups e.g. other Trust staff, patients and their visitors, a professional working manner should be adopted.
When this contact includes members of the general public, common courtesy should be shown Communicate clearly with people and involve patients in their care, as individual behaviour can make a significant difference to the patient experience. General Monitor the quality of work activities undertaken by the staff using written and IT based system through audit and working with clinical staff in accordance with target audit scores / KPIs. Ensure Domestics are available to perform deep cleans/fogging within the required time. Monitor standards through random spot checks in their own areas to assess domestic performance.
To operate mechanical equipment i.e. floor machines, sucking up machines, vacuum cleaner, carpet shampooer, steam cleaner. Must be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of cleaning standards. Have the ability to work on shift as and when required to assist the service as and when required and to work on shift in times of high demand.
Ensure all relevant staff drive Trust vehicles safely with the welfare of staff, patients and other road users a priority. Ensure that all equipment remains clean and in good repair, reporting any defects to the domestic manager and/or assist with arranging repairs. Be responsible for all ordering/stock control and receipt and distribution of supplies Completion of risk assessments as instructed. To monitor Domestic service ensuring compliance with all Method statements and Operating Procedures To be aware of Fire Response Procedures and to ensure all Domestic assistants are trained as part of the respons SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT To ensure the correct use of equipment following safety guidelines.
To refer method statements for the safe use of all equipment. To ensure equipment is maintained. To report any faulty equipment to the Domestic Manager. To be responsible for the daily cleaning of equipment.
Issue and control of uniforms Arrange distribution and storage of domestic cleaning materials Annual review of all equipment and involvement in rectification process and assisting in procurement of replacement/new equipment. Control of keys for equipment via sign in/sign out register. SECTION 2 - KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Work in accordance with Domestic and Trust Policies and Procedures. Work on own initiative within well established procedures and practices, works with little supervision, refers to Domestic Manager when necessary.
Maintain effective levels of communication within the team/service/divisional team(s). Participate in team meetings. To be effective, clear and accurate when using all forms of communication To comply with Trust policy on confidentiality and data protection. Attend mandatory Training A working knowledge and experience of all Domestic services Good communication skills and helpful manner Good verbal communication skills Good written communication skills Good telephone manner Knowledge of administrative procedures Able to communicate at all levels, taking and conveying clear messages Good presentation and accuracy Able to work on own initiative and part of a team Knowledge of computer software packages including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint Experience of dealing with people from various backgrounds Ensure confidentiality of information in line with data protection regulation

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