Cleaner | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A regional healthcare service in Sherborne is seeking a Part-Time Cleaner to maintain high cleanliness standards in clinical and non-clinical areas. The role involves cleaning duties such as vacuuming and mopping. This position provides 15 hours of work per week and requires good communication and teamwork skills. Full training and PPE are supplied, and a DBS check is required. Applications close on Oct 15, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Achieve a high standard of cleanliness in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Support the Facilities Supervisor in maintaining cleanliness standards.
• Perform vacuuming, mopping, general cleaning, and use cleaning machines.
• Work as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and good communication.

Job description

Overview

There is an exciting opportunity for a Part time Cleaner to support our services at Yeatman Hospital.

This post is 15 hours per week, and you will be covering clinical areas out of hours cleaning. Times are 5am to 8pm.

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.
• 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, and the use of mechanical floor cleaning machines.
• This role involves working as a team, with a flexible approach, good communication skills and the ability to use your own initiative.
• All vacancies offer an opportunity to work extra hours as able to cover sickness and staff holidays.

Employment terms and training

• Full on-site training is provided and PPE provision is included.
• This post is part of the Facilities and Estates which Dorset Healthcare may transfer to an NHS wholly owned subsidiary within the next 6–12 months. The NHS wholly owned subsidiary will continue to offer NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, including NHS pensions, to transferring staff and new employees recruited after the transfer date in 2026.
• Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
• Employment requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service may present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Additional information

We are a dynamic, forward-looking Trust serving almost 800,000 people across 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of community and mental health services. We are an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity.

Application guidance

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please reflect the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Contact and further opportunities

There are opportunities to work additional hours to cover sickness and staff holidays. We also offer links to employability support in partnership with The Prince’s Trust for 16–30 year olds.

This advert closes on Wednesday 15 Oct 2025