Cleaning Operative

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Ashington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Cleaning Operative for Wansbeck General Hospital. We are looking for friendly, flexible and conscientious individuals to join our cleaning team who help keep wards and offices clean and safe for patients and staff.

Shifts are typically 7am–1pm, 12pm–6pm or 1pm–7pm and may include weekends and Bank Holidays. 18–30 hour posts; closing date 16 November 2026. Additional hours may be available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clean floor areas by vacuuming, mopping and buffing.
• Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present.
• Remove rubbish including domestic and clinical waste to disposal point.
• Clean sanitary areas, toilets and staff changing areas.
• Damp dusting of surfaces, ledges and shelves.
• Clean internal glass and take down/put up curtains.
• Scheduled cleaning of chairs and carpets.
• Wash walls, fittings and windows where required.
• Report faults to Ward Manager/Domestic Supervisor.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards across all areas.
• Participate in training on hygiene and safety.

Skills

Basic numerate & literate skills

Customer service training

Education

NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English

Basic Food Hygiene Level 1 or equivalent

Job description

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Cleaning Operative

The closing date is 16 November 2026

We are looking for friendly, flexible and conscientious people with a love of cleaning to join our team of cleaning at Wansbeck General Hospital.

Various positions open - 18 to 30 hour posts.

Shifts worked are usually either 7am - 1pm, 12pm-6pm or 1pm - 7pm and will include working a share of weekends and Bank Holidays.

Other hours may also be available.

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

Quite simply, the NHS could not function without our cleaning operatives!

Every single service in the Trust relies on the cleaning operative teams to keep the place clean and safe for patients, visitors and staff. You'll be part of a team striving to maintain the highest cleanliness standards in wards, departments, corridors and offices, and in doing so making a real difference to the NHS.

About us

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital -

The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.

Job responsibilities

To complete a range of routine work procedures such as:

• Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.
• Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present
• Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point.
• 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 of 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 of the 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 / Professional Registration

• 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

Experience and knowledge

• Customer Service training

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