Healthcare Cleaners

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Burton CP; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Healthcare Cleaners to maintain high cleanliness standards across wards and clinical areas. The role supports safe, patient-centered care with core duties including curtain changes, damp wipe-downs and maintaining schedules.

Temporary/ongoing contracts and induction training provided. Posts are part-time, Monday to Friday, 3:30pm-8:00pm, with opportunities for development and benefits such as employee assistance and

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of cleaning principles; manual handling techniques.
• Infection control guidance and health & safety policies knowledge desirable.
• Experience in healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cleaning duties across wards and clinical areas.
• Maintain highest cleaning standards observing NHS cleanliness specifications.
• Work alone or as part of a team to support patient care and safety.

Skills

Manual Handling

Infection control knowledge

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Basic numeracy, literacy and IT

Job description

Our Domestic Services Department pride ourselves on the high standards of cleanliness throughout our services. Healthcare Cleaners are a valued member of the Healthcare Team and are respected for the work they do. Healthcare Cleaners provide a range of cleaning duties across the Trust and support services to ensure a safe, efficient and effective service to all patients, staff and visitors is delivered. Variety of hours available to include: 2 posts available - Monday - Friday 3:30pm-8pm Candidates who have applied for this vacancy within the last 3 months and were unsuccessful at any stage of the recruitment process should not reapply unless you can demonstrate additional relevant skills, qualifications or experience acquired since your previous application. Main duties of the job Basic knowledge of cleaning standards which can include wards, outpatient /clinical areas. You must be able to work alone or as part of a team. If you are proactive and think you can help us to maintain our standards and contribute to the positive experience of our patients, we would like to invite you to apply. Deliver the highest standards of cleaning service to the ward at all times observing work schedules and The National Specifications for cleanliness in the NHS requirements. Changing curtains, screen and bed curtains. Damp wiping of all furniture, fixtures and fittings, ledges, pipes, tiles, glass partition, walls, doors and panels, internal window blinds The successful candidates will receive full induction training.

Closing date of applications: 24 September 2026

Interview dates: 07 October 2026, Please see attached Job description and Person Specification.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, we acknowledge that eligibility for sponsorship may be impacted. Applicants are responsible for ensuring they meet the UK Home Office immigration rules. Please note the following important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children – GOV.UK. Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa. Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.

Desirable

• Have knowledge of Health and Safety policies and infection control guidance and procedures
• Have knowledge of Infection Control Policy, Guidelines and Procedures

Experience Essential

• Evidence of basic knowledge of cleaning principles

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a Healthcare setting

Skills and ability Essential

• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Manual Handling techniques

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Basic numeracy, literacy and IT skills/ good general education
• Have knowledge of Health and Safety policies and infection control guidance and procedures
• Have knowledge of Infection Control Policy, Guidelines and Procedures
• Evidence of basic knowledge of cleaning principles
• Previous experience of working in a Healthcare setting
• Knowledge of Manual handling techniques

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.