Facilities Cleanliness Auditor (NSOHC)

DBTH; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Job summary

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Facilities Training & Compliance Auditor to support the Training, Auditing and Compliance Co-ordinator in collecting and analyzing cleaning audit data and in delivering quality assurance actions.

You will work across Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw Hospital and Montagu Hospital, delivering audits, training and improving compliance with national standards, while coordinating with ward staff and IPC

Qualifications

• Experience of auditing in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a busy setting.
• Experience of change management in the workplace.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate, influence and motivate effectively.
• GCSE-level numeracy and literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Trust policies and National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness.
• Plan and facilitate refresher training for Facilities colleagues.
• Communicate audits and audit results with ward staff, IPC colleagues, Facilities colleagues and senior leaders as required.
• Ensure audits are completed within given timeframes.
• Identify efficiencies and potential cost savings within the service.

Skills

Auditing

Training delivery

Analytical skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

GCSE-level numeracy and literacy

Future training opportunities

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main area Facilities Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 26 hours per week (See advert for details) Job ref 272-8211488

Site Doncaster Royal Infirmary Town Doncaster Salary £25,760 - £27,476 Pro Rata Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 11/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 12/10/2026

Job overview

To provide support to the Training, Auditing & Compliance Co-ordinator in the collection, analysis, presentation, and dissemination of cleaning audit and quality assurance data and the operational delivery of key quality assurance and action plans.

To provide support to the Training, Auditing and Compliance Co-ordinator in the training for colleagues within Facilities Services.

The post will be expected to work across 3 sites; Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw Hospital & Montagu Hospital.

Facilities Training & Compliance Auditor (NSOHC) (Band 3)

2 positions available for this role.

26 hours, (0.69 WTE), 06.00-20.00, Monday-Friday (4 week rota), may include bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

Ensure compliance with all Trust policies and procedures and National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness.

To support in planning and facilitating refresher training for Facilities colleagues.

Communicate with relevant ward staff, IPC colleagues, Facilities colleagues and senior leaders as required in relation to audits and audit results.

Ensure audits are completed within given timeframes.

Identify efficiencies and potential cost savings within the service.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

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Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person specification

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Evidence of the ability to plan and prioritise work to meet own and department deadlines.
• Ability to undertake duties without supervision.
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service, team player with leadership qualities.
• Willingness to actively contribute to continuous service development.
• Knowledge of facilities practices and processes.

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience of auditing (preferably in a health care environment).
• Ability to prioritise workload in a busy working environment.
• Experience of change management in the workplace within own responsibility area.
• Ability to problem solve and work autonomously.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate, influence and motivate effectively.
• Determination and resilience in meeting objectives and deadlines.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages.

Qualifications & Training

• Numerate and Literate equivalent to GCSE level.
• An ability to undertake future training.

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• We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.
• The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
• All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

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.

Application numbers

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Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas.

With three main hospital sites and several additional services, DBTH is one of only five teaching hospitals in Yorkshire. We train 25% of all medical students in the region and 30% of all other healthcare professional students. Employing over 7,000 colleagues, every member of our team contributes to patient care and plays a vital role in our ongoing success.

While we operate across multiple sites, we are proud to foster a strong sense of community and identity, guided by the principles of the DBTH Way. This ensures our organisation is shaped by kindness, respect, and a commitment to supporting one another. Our accessible leadership team encourages every colleague to feel empowered, knowing they have the ability to make a positive difference.

We are proud that many of those in senior positions within the Trust began their careers here. We also celebrate our many long-serving colleagues, including one individual who is still going strong after more than 60 years of dedicated service at DBTH.

It is our goal to equip those who join Team DBTH with the tools and opportunities they need to develop their careers. Whether you spend one year or fifty with us, we are committed to helping you Develop, Belong, and Thrive, Here.

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