• Job Description

  Req#: C9405-25-0440?language=en&page=574&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Dorset County Hospital is looking to recruit new staff to help us maintain and improve the standards of cleanliness within the hospital.

  Disclaimer: As a Bank Worker, the nature of your engagement will be seen as on a day-to-day basis. You are entitled to choose whether to accept engagements which will be offered to you. A statement does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is the Trust under any obligation to offer you any engagement or further engagement under these terms. The job description for this Bank role relates to the equivalent substantive position. Whilst engaged by the Trust you would be expected to operate within the requirements of the job description.

  This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

  This post is part of Estates service that may transfer to an NHS wholly owned subsidiary in the next six to 12 months. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation committed to NHS values and putting patients first. The NHS subsidiary will continue to offer NHS AFC T&Cs to transferring staff and new employees who join after the transfer date in 2026.

  Main duties of the job

  The exact duties will vary across the shifts and the areas to be cleaned differ too. However, the main duties of the role remain the same, to keep all areas in the hospital clean for our patients and staff.

  We operate a 24 hour a day service throughout the year and staff are being recruited for all shifts.

  There are many different pressures throughout the day and across the hospital. The housekeeping team has to respond to these, working together with colleagues to ensure the best patient experience. You will be trained in house and be placed with experienced colleagues in the first instance allowing you to learn what is expected of you in a supportive environment.

  About us

  At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

  Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

  We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

  We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

  Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

  Details

  Date posted

  30 October 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £24,465 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

  Contract

  Bank

  Working pattern

  Flexible working

  Reference number

  405-25-EA493BHA

  Job locations

  Dorset County Hospital

  Williams Avenue

  Dorchester

  DT1 2JY

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

  Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

  For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

  Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

  For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

  Person Specification

  Education, Qualifications & Training

  Desirable

  • Education to GCSE level Grade C or above or its equivalent

  Knowledge & Experience

  Desirable

  • Evidence of working in a NHS environment
  • Evidence of working in a team
  • Evidence of working with IT and applying systems and processes
  • Evidence of Health & Safety, COSHH and Infection Control Regulations

  Skills & Abilities

  Desirable

  • Evidence of good communication skills
  • Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
  • Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation
  • Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
  • Competent to operate cleaning equipment
  • Competent in following work schedules

  Person Specification

  Education, Qualifications & Training

  Desirable

  • Education to GCSE level Grade C or above or its equivalent

  Knowledge & Experience

  Desirable

  • Evidence of working in a NHS environment
  • Evidence of working in a team
  • Evidence of working with IT and applying systems and processes
  • Evidence of Health & Safety, COSHH and Infection Control Regulations

  Skills & Abilities

  Desirable

  • Evidence of good communication skills
  • Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
  • Evidence of ability to maintain accurate and legible documentation
  • Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
  • Competent to operate cleaning equipment
  • Competent in following work schedules

  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 details

  Employer name

  Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Dorset County Hospital

  Williams Avenue

  Dorchester

  DT1 2JY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Dorset County Hospital

  Williams Avenue

  Dorchester

  DT1 2JY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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