Healthcare Cleaner – Band 2
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, Derby
Contract: Permanent – Part-time, 15 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 17:00–20:00)
Salary: £24,169 pro rata per annum
Closing date: 08 September 2025
Interview date: 22 September 2025
About the Role
We are looking to recruit a Healthcare Cleaner to join our Facilities team at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital.
Healthcare Cleaners play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness 2021. You will be responsible for ensuring all work schedules are followed, cleaning equipment is used correctly, and faults are reported.
No formal qualifications are required, but you must be willing to undertake the necessary training. Previous cleaning experience in a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential.
A comprehensive training package and ongoing support will be provided by the Facilities Management team.
Main Duties
- Maintain cleanliness standards across designated areas.
- Follow cleaning schedules and procedures in line with Trust policies.
- Ensure cleaning equipment is used correctly and report any faults.
- Work flexibly within the Facilities team.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Basic knowledge of cleaning principles.
- Physically able to carry out all aspects of the role.
- Willingness to undertake training.
Desirable:
- Previous cleaning experience in healthcare.
- Experience using cleaning machines.
- NVQ in Cleaning, BICS, or Infection Control certificates.
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Why Join Us?
At University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to providing Exceptional Care Together. With over 13,000 staff, we offer:
- Professional and leadership development opportunities.
- Staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, and car schemes.
- An inclusive and diverse workplace that welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans and applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria.
Application Process
Please apply online via the NHS TRAC system:
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For further details contact:
- Lindo Antony, Deputy Facilities Manager – lindo.anthony@nhs.net | 01332 258112
- Debbie Payne – debbie.payne3@nhs.net | 01332 258101
