Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Domestic

The closing date is 14 August 2025

Job summary

The Facilities Department are looking for dedicated people to join the Facilities Teams to undertake the new ways of working, which consists of Cleaning Operations

You will be required to complete cleaning training in line with the National Cleaning Standards. You will be expected to carry out all tasks as per the daily cleaning schedules.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills, be prepared to carry out training and be able to work well in a team or on their own, be capable of undertaking physical work on a daily basis and preferable to have experience of working with nursing teams & the general public

Main duties of the job

  • To ensure required cleaning standards are maintained in designated areas and report relevant equipment faults and need for repairs
  • Removal of dust, dirt and debris from surfaces such as floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures and fittings, doors, ledges, glass and sanitary fittings by appropriate specified methods. (i.e. colour-coded/mopping units/vacuum cleaners)
  • Emptying and cleaning waste bins, refuse containers and replacing colour-coded liners according to the Trust's Waste Policy, secure and dispose of waste bags
  • Replenishing supplies - toilet rolls, soap etc
  • Clean blinds and internal windows and change curtains as required
  • Cleaning and correct storage of equipment and materials
  • Reporting relevant equipment faults and need for repairs
  • Locking/unlocking doors and windows and turning on/off lights
  • Attend mandatory and essential training and periodic updates
  • Observing Trust Health and Safety Regulations, Policies and Procedures

About us

Why Work With Us

Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.

And if you do join us, you'll be working in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, with a fantastic quality of life. We actively encourage our people to enjoy a good work/life balance and Devon offers everything from city living to a host of outdoor activities. Whether it's the coast that floats your boat, the adrenaline of white-water rafting, trekking across the moors or being mindful in nature, you'll find it all right on your doorstep.

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-7333809-CORP

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Ensure high standards when working individually or as part of the team and be aware of the Trusts objectives and priorities. The Trusts success depends on all staff playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good practices are universally embedded within the organisation
  • Understand the Trusts key priorities and those for your Directorate and Service, help translate these into key priorities for your work place
  • Understand level one Equality and Diversity
  • Maintain good working relationships with colleagues
  • Demonstrate courteous behaviour
  • To respond with humanity and kindness to every person, by listening attentively and respecting others in conversations
  • To attend specified shifts as required
  • Promote an effective team ethos
  • To provide the highest quality of customer service by listening to and acting on feedback
  • Ensure your staff mandatory and essential training is appropriate and up to date in conjunction with your line manager
  • Fully engage in the Annual Review process
  • Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance including laundering own uniform according to Trust policy
  • To use all PPE as required

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Ensure high standards when working individually or as part of the team and be aware of the Trusts objectives and priorities. The Trusts success depends on all staff playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good practices are universally embedded within the organisation
  • Understand the Trusts key priorities and those for your Directorate and Service, help translate these into key priorities for your work place
  • Understand level one Equality and Diversity
  • Maintain good working relationships with colleagues
  • Demonstrate courteous behaviour
  • To respond with humanity and kindness to every person, by listening attentively and respecting others in conversations
  • To attend specified shifts as required
  • Promote an effective team ethos
  • To provide the highest quality of customer service by listening to and acting on feedback
  • Ensure your staff mandatory and essential training is appropriate and up to date in conjunction with your line manager
  • Fully engage in the Annual Review process
  • Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance including laundering own uniform according to Trust policy
  • To use all PPE as required

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience within a professional cleaning role

Desirable

  • Experience in cleaning within a healthcare environment
  • Ability to understand and operate meal service systems
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience within a professional cleaning role

Desirable

  • Experience in cleaning within a healthcare environment
  • Ability to understand and operate meal service systems

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Cleaning Operations Manager

Lynn Northcott

lynn.northcott@nhs.net

01803654333

Details

Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-7333809-CORP

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


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