Job summary
- Main area
- English
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (to include weekends and bank holidays)
- Job ref
- 120-EA159-0826
- Employer
- Velindre Cancer Centre
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Velindre Cancer Centre
- Town
- Whitchurch
- Salary
- £28,819 - £31,626 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Facilities Senior Supervisor
Band 4
Job overview
The role of the Facilities Senior Supervisor is to support the Soft Facilities Manager, Facilities Supervisors and staff and provide cover for him/her in their absence.
To provide a first-class facilities service to cancer patients many of them who are terminally ill, visitors and staff, to include wards, day clinics, dining room and other functions within soft facilities Services.
Main duties of the job
Soft Facilities management services are delighted to be able to offer the opportunity to an enthusiastic motivated individual to join the Soft Facilities Management services management team at the current Velindre Cancer Centre and the up and coming future new Velindre Cancer Centre.
The successful candidate will be committed to providing a front-line service that is patient focus covering all aspects of the SFM departments.
To support the Facilities Services managers and supervisors in ensuring compliance in Health & Safety, waste, training, legislation and policies and procedures across all disciplines of SFM Services.
Responsible for ensuring all facilities services supervisors and staff undertake the full range of duties expected of them in relation to the provision of patient catering services, domestic services, portering, switchboard/reception to patients, staff and visitors, according to the operational policy current at the time.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.
As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027—an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.
Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.
Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other—ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.
If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Leadership skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Food Hygiene Legislation
- Health and Safety Awareness
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of All Wales Cleaning Standards
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Susan Sheppard - Murphy
- Job title
- SFM Manager, Deputy Operations Manager.
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02920196157
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