Cleaner

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; New Forest; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Forest is seeking a Cleaner to maintain high cleanliness standards at St Leonards Hospital. The position is 12 hours a week, primarily in the evening, with opportunities for additional hours. Ideal candidates will assist in both clinical and non-clinical areas, ensuring a clean environment. DBS check is required. Join our inclusive team and make a difference in healthcare.

Benefits

Good pay rates

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

On-site training and PPE provided

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Must undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Must not require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Achieve high cleanliness standards in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Support the Facilities Supervisor in cleaning standards.
• Perform vacuuming, mopping, and general cleaning duties.

Job description

Overview

There is an exciting opportunity for a Cleaner to support our services at St Leonards Hospital. This post is 12 hours. 5.00pm till 8:00pm (times can be adjusted).

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for achieving a high standard of cleanliness in a clinical ward based environment and also non-clinical areas throughout the main hospital, ensuring that a clean, safe and comfortable environment is maintained.
• To support the Facilities Supervisor in their role and to ensure that the standard of cleanliness within the Trust is implemented and maintained.
• Main duties will include vacuuming, mopping, general cleaning/damp dusting, cleaning bathrooms, toilets, emptying bins, use of mechanical floor cleaning machines.
• All the above vacancies offer an opportunity to work extra hours as able - to cover sickness and staff holidays.

Requirements / Conditions

• Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
• Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
• This post is part of the [Facilities & Estates / Procurement] Service that Dorset Healthcare may transfer to an NHS wholly owned subsidiary company, from November 2025 or later. The NHS wholly owned subsidiary will continue to offer NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, including NHS pensions, to staff who transfer as well as new staff it recruits itself.

Benefits / Working

• Good pay rates, 27 day annual leave per year to start plus BH and weekend enhancements if required
• On-site training provided and PPE provision is included.
• All vacancies offer flexible hours to cover sickness and staff holidays.

About Dorset HealthCare

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Clare Dickinson
Job title: Facilities Manager
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 07789034949