Job Description

Would you like to join our Integrated facilities team based at Whitworth Hospital
If so, we are on the lookout for an Integrated Facilities Generic Assistant to work 25 hours per week. The hours will be on a rota basis working 5 days per week covering between 7.30am -12.30pm & 3.30pm -8.30pm and will include weekends and Bank Holidays.
If you are an enthusiastic team member who is motivated and eager to learn and you would like to make a difference to our patients' experience then we would like to hear from you.
Although previous experience is desirable, it is not essential as full training will be given.
What really matters is that we provide our patients with an excellent experience and a service that really cares by demonstrating values and personal qualities that support the DCHS way of working.
Derbyshire Community Health Services is unable to sponsor international applicants in this role. You can find out more about how you can work in the UK by visiting Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Main duties of the job

• Working either individually or as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness.
• To follow a work schedule whilst being flexible, being prepared to work at other sites should service demands dictate.
• Cleaning clinical areas such as outpatient and inpatient areas , treatment rooms, toilets , cleaning toilets sinks , high and low dusting, mopping and scrubbing of floors curtain changing.
• Ensure incidents are raised and recorded accurately, within required timeframes, via appropriate system ie Datix.
• Replenishing disposable items eg hand towels and ensure correct use and storage of cleaning agents and equipment.
• Disposal of waste in accordance with the Trust Waste Policy.
• Accurate completion of documentation eg own time sheet and Barrier or Terminal cleans.
• Comply with Infection Control policy/guidelines including colour coding system.
• Be aware of site security whilst undertaking duties eg closing of windows and doors securely.
• Wear protective clothing.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a clean, tidy condition and report any faulty equipment in a timely manner.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations.
• Attend all required Trust and service specific training.
• Transportation of goods and equipment using Trust vehicles, cleaning maintenance of vehicles, carrying out simple maintenance checks, tasks and reporting of faults.

About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Details
Date posted
24 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
842-SFM-6309-25-A
Job locations
Whitworth Hospital
330 Bakewell Road
Matlock
DE45 2JD
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
Please see attached 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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Cleaning experience
• Ability to travel between sites using company vehicles

Desirable

• Worked in health care setting

Skills
Essential

• Flexible approach to work

Desirable

• basic food hygiene

Education
Essential

• Basic numeracy & Literacy or willing to work towards

Desirable

• NVQ In Cleaning

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Cleaning experience
• Ability to travel between sites using company vehicles

Desirable

• Worked in health care setting

Skills
Essential

• Flexible approach to work

Desirable

• basic food hygiene

Education
Essential

• Basic numeracy & Literacy or willing to work towards

Desirable

• NVQ In Cleaning

Skills Required