Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Cleaning & Catering Assistant (Ward Housekeeper)

The closing date is 16 February 2026

Job summary

CLEANERS AND HOUSEKEEPERS WANTED

Do you want to make a difference to your local community?

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is offering flexible shifts for reliable individuals to work as Facilities Technicians, helping to ensure our patient environment is safe and cleaned to the highest standards.

We currently have permanent vacancies for Housekeepers on wards, department areas or public spaces. We can offer a range of shifts that allow for a strong work/life balance, perfect if you have a family or other personal commitments.

Example shifts Monday - Friday

12:00-18:30

12:30-19:00

13:00-19:30

15:30-19:30

15:00-19:00

14:30-19:30

16:00-20:00

07:00-13:30

07:30-14:00

Successful applicants will be invited to an interview assessment centre held on 13th February 2026(subject to change)

The assessment centre will consist of an interview with set questions for the candidates around activities such as cleaning, ward food service, task prioritisation and, infection prevention. Details of this can be found on the attached job description.

There will also be a short interactive test where the candidate is asked to take part in a mock patient interaction relating to something likely to be within the role expectation such as asking for directions, or completing the food order.

A full enhanced DBS check will be required for all roles.

Main duties of the job

The roles will provide cleaning duties (dusting, mopping, cleaning toilets, sinks, patient beds etc) within either wards, departments or public areas, dependant on which role the successful candidates are appointed to.

Within ward areas the role is also required to complete full catering services to Patients (after training has been given).

Ensuring the environment is cleaned to the highest standards for the safety and wellbeing of our patients.

- Catering duties involve a caring, pPatient centred approach to meal & beverage services.

- There will be an expectation to complete ad-hoc duties when required.

The ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, a good team players and able to work on their own initiative and will demonstrate the Leeds Way Values, these being:-

- Patient Centred

- Accountable

- Collaborative

- Fair

- Empowered

Full Training and a uniform will be provided.

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest employers in Leeds, employing over 20,000 staff and providing care to 1.6 million patients every year. The Estates and Facilities team keep the Trust's sites running and manage one of the largest estate portfolios across the NHS. With over 2,300 staff, we provide a range of Estates & Facilities management services and ensure our buildings and environments are fit for purpose, clean and safe. Whether we're cleaning wards, maintaining buildings, monitoring environmental impact, providing staff childcare, delivering hot meals to patients, or patrolling our sites, we support the delivery of patient care. Guided by our Leeds Way Values, we are committed to creating the best place to work and being the employer of choice for estates and facilities in the region.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Expected Shortlisting Date

03/02/2026

Planned Interview Date

13/02/2026

Date posted

26 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9298-FAC-050

Job locations

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full job description is attached but key duties include:

Cleaning all areas of allocation to the required standards and using the approved and trained techniques

Complete the delivery of / support the delivery of the patient meal service

Replenishment of consumable items within area of allocation

Removal of waste materials and disposal of such in correct waste disposal streams

Operation of any cleaning equipment trained to facilitate allocated duties (ie regen oven, vacuum, floor cleaning equipment)

Able to record all information required as part of the completion of duties

Attend training sessions required to allow the completion of allocated duties

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full job description is attached but key duties include:

Cleaning all areas of allocation to the required standards and using the approved and trained techniques

Complete the delivery of / support the delivery of the patient meal service

Replenishment of consumable items within area of allocation

Removal of waste materials and disposal of such in correct waste disposal streams

Operation of any cleaning equipment trained to facilitate allocated duties (ie regen oven, vacuum, floor cleaning equipment)

Able to record all information required as part of the completion of duties

Attend training sessions required to allow the completion of allocated duties

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

To have basic literacy & numeracy - GCSE or equivalent in maths / English

Desirable

To have Food Safety level 1
Cleaning / Housekeeping NVQ or equivalent Health and Safety level 1

Experience

Essential

To have experience of cleaning commercially in previous roles
To have experience of working within a customer facing role

Desirable

To have experience of working within a health care setting
To have experience of IT skills/computer literate
To have experience of infection / cross contamination control practice

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

To be able to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
To Conduct themselves in a polite professional appearance/ manner at all times
To be able to prioritise workload with competing demands a

Desirable

Understanding of cleaning techniques and application to infection control
Motivational approach to team leadership

Additional Requirements

Essential

The role is a very physically active role and candidates must be able to complete all duties required and be cleared for duties by occupational health

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

To have basic literacy & numeracy - GCSE or equivalent in maths / English

Desirable

To have Food Safety level 1
Cleaning / Housekeeping NVQ or equivalent Health and Safety level 1

Experience

Essential

To have experience of cleaning commercially in previous roles
To have experience of working within a customer facing role

Desirable

To have experience of working within a health care setting
To have experience of IT skills/computer literate
To have experience of infection / cross contamination control practice

Skills & Behaviours

Essential

To be able to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
To Conduct themselves in a polite professional appearance/ manner at all times
To be able to prioritise workload with competing demands a

Desirable

Understanding of cleaning techniques and application to infection control
Motivational approach to team leadership

Additional Requirements

Essential

The role is a very physically active role and candidates must be able to complete all duties required and be cleared for duties by occupational health

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Employer's website

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