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Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Backfill Mobile Cleaner

The closing date is 31 July 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic individual looking for a part time cleaning position within our Estates and Facilities team, is that you?

Are you looking for part time evening work, Monday to Friday?

Do you want to work for the NHS working on your own initiative at our Head Office.

We're looking for a great individual to join our diverse and inclusive team, with opportunities for everyone including personal development career progression opportunities and many employee benefits including enhanced rates, NHS pension scheme, blue light cards with great discounts and benefits and much more!

Closing date: 31st July 2025

Shortlisting date: 1st August 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

Driving Licence is essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

Cleaning Responsibilities:o To provide healthcare cleaning within all areas (patient, staff and visitor) to include but not limited to, wards, communal areas, offices, departments, non-clinical areas.o To follow National Colour Coding in line with infection prevention andcontrol guidance.o To ensure safe use and storage of materials to meet health and safetyregulations and adhere to Control of Substances Hazardous to Health(COSHH) regulations.o Flexible working pattern Working at BDCFT Trust Sites on a three-week rotation, including early morning and evening shifts.o Assume responsibility for task carried out through mobile devices.o The purpose of this service is to provide minimal estates cleaning services.As a member of the Backfill mobile cleaning team, you are required tocomplete healthcare cleaning duties and housekeeping duties within Estates & Facilities.Responsible for providing an efficient and effective cleaning service incompliance with the NHS National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021.Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, serviceusers, staff members, and visitors to ensure a comfortable and caringenvironment within Trust sites across Bradford and Airedale.o To adhere to safe working practices as outlined in Safe Systems of Work(SSOW) procedures.o To assist with the removal of bodily fluids and clean-up process as andwhen required in accordance with Infection Prevention guidelines.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by theHome Officeand theskilled worker visa occupation list.

If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.

Details

Date posted

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

453-25-7357419

Job locations

Lynfield Mount Hospital

Heights Lane

Bradford

BD9 6DP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 1 in Cleaning and Support Services or equivalent experience or willing to work towards
  • NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning and Support Services or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety (or willing to work towards during 6-month probationary period)

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of COSHH
  • Understanding of National Colour Coding
  • Understanding of safe working practices
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 1 in Cleaning and Support Services or equivalent experience or willing to work towards
  • NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning and Support Services or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety (or willing to work towards during 6-month probationary period)

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of COSHH
  • Understanding of National Colour Coding
  • Understanding of safe working practices

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

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lynfield Mount Hospital

Heights Lane

Bradford

BD9 6DP


Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lynfield Mount Hospital

Heights Lane

Bradford

BD9 6DP


Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hotel Service Manager

Zoe Dibb

Zoe.Dibb@bdct.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

21 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

453-25-7357419

Job locations

Lynfield Mount Hospital

Heights Lane

Bradford

BD9 6DP


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