Deep Clean Housekeeper

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

27 days annual leave

Health service discounts

Annual leave increase after years

Training & development

Job summary

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Deep Cleaning Operative (Band 2) to join the Derwent Unit in Chesterfield. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with early start times (6am–3pm or 7am–3pm) and alternate weekends. Salary is £25,272 per annum, pro rata.

You will provide a high-standard deep cleaning service across facilities, supporting safe and compassionate patient care within Derbyshire’s NHS services.

Qualifications

• Professional driving experience is required.
• Working knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake deep cleaning duties to support services.
• Provide high-quality cleaning services as part of a small team.
• Be flexible to accommodate changing service requirements.

Skills

Professional Driving Experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Good Communication Skills

Job description

Main area Deep cleaning Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift times are either 6am - 3pm or 7am - 3pm includes alternate weekends) Job ref 383-FAC-7717-26

Site Derwent Unit and North properties Town Chesterfield Salary £25,272 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/09/2026 23:59

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

We've been rated 'good' overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our "People First Culture" which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

Job overview

Do you want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career?

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

Main duties of the job

The role undertakes deep cleaning duties to support services within Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, working predominantly at the Derwent Unit, which is based within the Chesterfield Royal Hospital

The post holder will provide a high-quality deep cleaning service as a member of a small but dedicated team whilst being flexible to accommodate the changing requirements of the services we support.

Working for our organisation

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Experience

• Professional Driving Experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Working Knowledge of Health & Safety
• Good Communication Skills

Additional Information

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.

This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.