Cleaner

Kent PLC; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional mental health service provider is seeking a dedicated part-time Cleaner to uphold cleanliness and hygiene standards as per NHS guidelines. Ideal candidates will have cleaning experience, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to work independently. Join the team to ensure safe and clean environments for patients and staff, contributing to the critical service in Kent and Medway. Benefits include annual leave, pension scheme access, and discounts through the Blue Light Card.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 27 days

Access to NHS pension scheme

Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Prior experience in cleaning roles is mandatory.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of National Cleaning Standards.
• Strong communication skills are essential for effective handovers.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily cleaning tasks per shift plan while ensuring hygiene standards.
• Participate in the Cleanliness in Hospitals Programme.
• Monitor performance to meet Trust cleanliness standards.
• Dispose of waste according to Trust policies, adhering to Health and Safety.

Skills

Previous cleaning experience

Basic knowledge of National Cleaning Standards

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work without direct supervision

Job description

Position

Part‑time Cleaner at Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust.

Responsibilities

• Complete the daily shift plan in the agreed time scale, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene standards are met in line with new NHS Cleaning Guidelines.
• Cleaning is carried out in accordance with recognised approved Trust methods/procedures.
• To participate in the Cleanliness in Hospitals Programme.
• To complete departmental performance monitoring weekly, to achieve and maintain the Trust standard.
• To ensure waste is disposed of in accordance with the Trust waste disposal policy, assuring Health and Safety standards are adhered to.

Qualifications & Skills

Candidates must have previous cleaning experience, basic knowledge of National Cleaning Standards, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. This is essential due to the importance of the post holder being able to understand and communicate handover information. The ability to work without direct supervision is also super important. NHS experience is not essential, so please do apply if you feel your skills and experience align with our requirements.

Company

We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year. Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident.

Eligibility

Please note, at this stage, the role is open only to internal staff (including NHSP and Agency staff currently on placement within our organisation) and staff substantively employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any individual who is at risk of redundancy will be given priority, provided they meet the essential criteria.

Benefits

• Annual leave allowance starting at 27 days per year (when working full time) + Bank Holiday's.
• Access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme.
• Eligibility for the Blue Light Card (discount service for the NHS, providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street).

Our friendly Estates and Facilities Team are seeking a part‑time Cleaner. Start your rewarding career in healthcare. Apply today! At Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust we understand the vital role played by cleaning staff within the NHS. Therefore, we are looking for hard working individuals to help us achieve The National Cleaning Standards.

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