University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Cleaner

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Job summary

The Domestic Services Department prides itself on the high standards of cleanliness throughout our services. Healthcare Cleaners are a valued member of the Healthcare Team and are respected for the work they do.

Healthcare Cleaners provide a range of cleaning duties across the Trust and support services to ensure a safe, efficient and effective service to all patients, staff and visitors is delivered.

Closing date of applications: 05th June 2025

Interview date: 19th June 2025

Main duties of the job

Basic knowledge of cleaning standards and previous experience of working in a hospital environment, which can include wards, outpatient /clinical areas.

You must be able to work alone or as part of a team.

To be able to deliver the highest standards of cleaning service to the ward at all times observing work schedules and The National Specifications for cleanliness in the NHS requirements.

Changing curtains, wipe/wash shower curtains cleaning of all sanitary areas, working around patients.

Damp wiping of all furniture, fixtures and fittings, ledges, pipes, tiles, glass partition, walls, doors and panels, internal window blinds

The successful candidates will receive full induction training.

If you think you can help us to maintain our standards and contribute to the positive experience of our patients, we would like to invite you to apply.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Date posted

28 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata/pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

320-TWS-BUR-1997

Job locations

Samuel Johnson Hospital

Trent Valley Road

Lichfield

WS13 6EF

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

No formal qualifications are necessary, but the post holder must be willing to undertake necessary training to the role to acquire knowledge and skills.

Desirable

Basic Numeracy & Literacy skills
To be able to demonstrate knowledge of infection control policies, guidelines and procedures

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Basic knowledge of cleaning principles.

Desirable

To be able to demonstrate knowledge of manual handling techniques
To be able to work towards NVQ level 1 or 2 in Cleaning Building Interiors.
Knowledge of COSSH (using chemicals safely.)
To work towards Customer Service NVQ Qualification
Undertake relevant IT training.

Skills and Ability

Essential

To be able to demonstrate good decision making skills.

Desirable

To be able to make decisions at own discretion to fit with ward/departmental procedures, priorities and patient needs

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

To be able to demonstrate experience working under pressure.

Desirable

Respond to patient/visitor enquiries in accordance with Trust procedures.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

Essential

No formal qualifications are necessary, but the post holder must be willing to undertake necessary training to the role to acquire knowledge and skills.

Desirable

Basic Numeracy & Literacy skills
To be able to demonstrate knowledge of infection control policies, guidelines and procedures

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Basic knowledge of cleaning principles.

Desirable

To be able to demonstrate knowledge of manual handling techniques
To be able to work towards NVQ level 1 or 2 in Cleaning Building Interiors.
Knowledge of COSSH (using chemicals safely.)
To work towards Customer Service NVQ Qualification
Undertake relevant IT training.

Skills and Ability

Essential

To be able to demonstrate good decision making skills.

Desirable

To be able to make decisions at own discretion to fit with ward/departmental procedures, priorities and patient needs

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

To be able to demonstrate experience working under pressure.

Desirable

Respond to patient/visitor enquiries in accordance with Trust procedures.

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Samuel Johnson Hospital

Trent Valley Road

Lichfield

WS13 6EF

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Samuel Johnson Hospital

Trent Valley Road

Lichfield

WS13 6EF

Employer's website

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