Cleanliness Technician

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Go back The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Cleanliness Technician

The closing date is 30 September 2025

We have multiple exciting opportunities available for highly motivated individuals to join our Cleanliness Services Team and be part of a front line team enhancing patient experience by delivering high standards of cleanliness.

This is an alternate weekend working position. Shift pattern will be discussed further during interview.

We have part time evening positions (20 hours per week), working 5pm-9pm and full time positions (37.5 hours per week, 5 shifts per week with alternate weekend working), working 8am-4pm available.

Full training will be given.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. We look forward to receiving your application for employment. In the event of an extremely high response to this advertisement the post will be closed early.

Main duties of the job

• This role involves keeping all areas of the hospital clean and safe by following set cleaning procedures.
• You will help move clean linen to wards and staff accommodation.
• You'll use cleaning tools and chemicals safely, following health and safety rules.
• You'll remove waste properly and make sure warning signs are used while cleaning.
• You'll work across different parts of the hospital and may help train new staff.
• You'll also speak with patients and staff to explain your work and follow special cleaning steps when needed.

About us

The team of Cleanliness Technicians are made up of Trust staff who are responsible for cleaning the whole hospital. Our aim is to ensure a safe and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors. We work closely with IPC and wards and departments to ensure our high standards are maintained. We are a large team covering various shift patterns and our goal is to provide the best service we can.

We pride ourselves on supporting each other and other teams within the Trust.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ in Housekeeping or Industrial Cleaning

Experience

• Proven relevant experience of cleaning in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of infection, prevention and control
• Knowledge of cleaning products and COSHH

Skills

• Literacy skills in order to read instructions/guidelines/policies
• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, members of the public and patients
• Ability to work as part of a team

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust