Job Description

Our Domestic Services Department pride ourselves 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.
Variety of hours available to include:

• 6am-9:30am Monday - Friday (17 1/2 hours)
• 7am-1:30pm Monday - Friday (30 hours)
• 7am-1:30pm Saturday-Sunday (12 hours)
• 1:30pm-8pm Monday - Friday (30 hours)
• 4:30pm-8pm Monday - Friday (17 1/2 hours)

Main duties of the job
Basic knowledge of cleaning standards which can include wards, outpatient /clinical areas.
You must be able to work alone or as part of a team.
If you are proactive and 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.
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 window nets, curtains, screen and bed curtains wipe/wash net and shower curtains periodically the making of beds on residential areas.
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.
Closing date of advert: 5 October 2025Interview date: 14 October 2025
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.

Details
Date posted
22 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year pro rata pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
320-TWS-BUR-1974-B
Job locations
Queens Hospital Burton
Belvedere Road
Burton
DE13 0RB
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable

• Have knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures (inc. COSHH)
• Have knowledge of infection control guidance and procedures
• Basic Numeracy and Literacy skills

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of basic knowledge of cleaning principles
• Ability to communicate with all levels of staff and members of the public

Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable

• Have knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures (inc. COSHH)
• Have knowledge of infection control guidance and procedures
• Basic Numeracy and Literacy skills

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of basic knowledge of cleaning principles
• Ability to communicate with all levels of staff and members of the public

Skills Required