Cleaning & Catering Operative - Harrogate Renal Unit

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management LLP; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Relocation package up to 30% of salary

Annual leave and leave options

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management LLP in Harrogate is seeking a Cleaning Operative to help maintain cleanliness across a designated ward area. Full training provided, no prior experience required.

You will follow the work schedule, operate cleaning machinery, manage materials safely, and use colour-coded equipment to prevent cross-contamination, with the ability to work independently. Benefits include NHS Pension, relocation support, and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing in English is essential.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work with limited supervision.
• Willingness to learn and develop cleaning skills and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in a designated ward/area according to the work schedule.
• Perform cleaning tasks including lifting items and operating cleaning machinery.
• Undertake specialist cleaning under supervision and infection prevention guidelines.
• Use cleaning materials and disposables economically and store safely.
• Ensure colour-coded equipment is used to prevent cross-contamination.

Skills

English literacy

Initiative & prioritisation

Tools

Floor cleaning machinery

Job description

The main responsibilities of the role are maintaining levels of cleanliness throughout a designated area. Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring that the ward/area you are assigned to is cleaned in accordance with the work schedule for that area. This will include lifting items and operating cleaning machinery, some of which is industrial standard
• Undertaking specialist cleaning as required under the guidance of the Facilities Supervisor and/or Nurse in Charge and/or Infection Prevention Department
• Using machinery/equipment in accordance with your training to prevent endangering yourself and others
• Ensuring all the cleaning materials and disposables are used economically and are stored securely and safely in your work area
• Ensuring that whilst carrying out your duties the correct colour coded equipment is used to prevent cross contamination

You will work without immediate supervision so must be able to prioritise and use your own initiative. Tasks may need to be completed under time and other pressures, but you will maintain standards and pride in your work.

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (YTHFM) are looking for an approachable and flexible Cleaning Operative to join our team in Harrogate Renal Unit. Experience is not necessary as full training will be given, but a willingness to learn and develop your skills is essential.

We are looking for people who are able to read, write and converse in English.

You will also have a basic understanding of/are willing to complete appropriate qualifications and training in:

• knowledge of cleaning procedures,
• COSHH procedures
• infection prevention and control
• Relevant water systems training
• Use of equipment such as floor cleaning machinery

To find out more about working for our Trust, please visit: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
• For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.