Bank Cleaning Operative

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Alnwick; Vor Ort; GBP 17.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible hours

Competitive pay rates with enhancedUns

Paid annual leave

Fast-track recruitment to substantive"

Work across hospital & community sites

Staff wellbeing access

Zusammenfassung

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management is seeking a Bank Cleaning Operative to support hospital and community sites. The role offers flexible hours, a fast-track recruitment path for substantive roles, and opportunities to work across wards and departments.

The Bank staff are employed by NHFML, with terms aligned to NHS. Successful applicants will benefit from paid annual leave, free uniform where applicable, and DBS considerations where required.

Qualifikationen

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills required.
• NVQ Level 1/2 or equivalent.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Basic Food Hygiene Level 1 or to be achieved within 6 months of start date.

Aufgaben

• Clean designated floor areas using vacuuming, mopping, buffing and mechanical cleaning equipment.
• Undertake deep cleans in infection-prone areas or as requested.
• Remove rubbish including domestic and clinical waste to disposal points.
• Clean sanitary areas, toilets, sinks, and staff changing areas.
• Damp dust all surfaces, ledges and shelves; clean internal glass.
• Take down and put up curtains; clean chairs and carpets.
• Wash walls and fittings where required; clean windows where applicable.
• Use all cleaning equipment safely and report faults or issues to the Ward Manager/Domestic Supervisor.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across all work areas.
• Participate in training on efficiency, fire drills, hygiene and health and safety requirements.

Kenntnisse

Numeracy & literacy

Ausbildung

NVQ Level 1/2 or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English

Basic Food Hygiene / Level 1 Food Safety

Jobbeschreibung

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Cleaning Operative

The closing date is 25 November 2026

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM) provides specialist project management, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Please note that NHFML is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS. Please note the terms and conditions are closely aligned to that of the NHS.

We require reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Domestics to join our bank to work within our hospital and community sites. In return you will can offer you:

• Flexible hours; choose when and where you want to work
• Competitive pay rates; including enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Paid annual leave
• A fast-track recruitment process if you move to a substantive role
• Opportunities to work in different wards and departments, including community, dental and specialist services
• Access to Services, such as those provided by our Staff Wellbeing Team
• Ability to book your shifts from home using our online portal
• Option to block-book shifts in a set period
• SMS notifications of shift availability
• Access to staff newsletters and bulletins
• Eligible for various local and national discounts which are available to NHS staff
• Free uniform, where applicable

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

Maintain the standard of cleanliness as specified throughout the designated work area by means of approved cleaning methods.

About us

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM) covers a large geographical area, providing safe and high-quality care in both hospital and community settings. As such we need to be able to respond quickly to meet demands caused by an increase in patient activity, staff holidays or illness. This is where our staff bank plays a vital role, providing service support 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

There are many reasons why people join the staff bank, some to supplement earnings, or to work around commitments such as childcare or studying, while others may wish to develop their skills and work experience. So, if having the flexibility to pick and choose your hours is important, then this may be your opportunity, Bank workers are expected to work a minimum of 2 shifts per month but if you want to work more you can. To find out more about the benefits of working on the bank visit our website www.yournorthumbriacareer.co.uk/staff-bank

Please note that it is a requirement of NHFML that all successful applicants pay for their own DBS certificate if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.

Job responsibilities

Able to complete a range of routine work procedures such as: Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and use ofmechanical cleaning machines. Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present or otherwise requested. Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposalpoint Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails Cleaning of internal glass Taking down and putting up curtains Scheduled cleaning of chairs Scheduled cleaning of carpets To wash walls (shoulder height) fitting and windows where required Use all equipment and materials in a correct and safe manner Report all faults queries or problems to the Ward Manager/Domestic Supervisor Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, fire drills, hygiene, the requirements ofthe health and safety at Work regulations and other courses as deemed necessary for the efficient working of the department. Any other duties as deemed appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Basic Numerate & Literate Skills
• NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date.

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 name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust