• Job Description

  Req#: C9298-FAC-052?language=en&page=77&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  CLEANERS AND HOUSEKEEPERS WANTED

  Do you want to make a difference to your local community?

  The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is offering flexible shifts for reliable individuals to work as Facilities Technicians, helping to ensure our patient environment is safe and cleaned to the highest standards.

  We currently have permanent vacancies for Housekeepers on wards, department areas or public spaces. We can offer a range of shifts that allow for a strong work/life balance, perfect if you have a family or other personal commitments.

  Shifts:

  M-F - 12:00-18:30 - 30hrs/wk

  M-F - 12:30-19:00 - 30hrs/wk

  M-F - 13:00-19:30 - 30hrs/wk

  M-F - 15:00-19:00 - 20hrs/wk

  M-F - 15:00-23:00 - 37.5hrs/wk

  M-F - 14:30-19:30 - 25hrs/wk

  M-F - 08:00-14:30 - 30hrs/wk

  M-F - 09:00-12:00 - 15hrs/wk

  M-F - 07:30-15:30 - 37.5hrs/wk

  A full enhanced DBS check will be required for all roles.

  Expected Shortlisting Date

  23/03/2026

  Planned Interview Date

  07/04/2026

  Main duties of the job

  Successful applicants will be invited to an interview assessment centre held on 7th April 2026(subject to change)

  The assessment centre will consist of an interview with set questions for the candidates around activities such as cleaning, ward food service, task prioritisation and, infection prevention. Details of this can be found on the attached job description.

  There will also be a short interactive test where the candidate is asked to take part in a mock patient interaction relating to something likely to be within the role expectation such as asking for directions, or completing the food order.

  The roles will provide cleaning duties (dusting, mopping, cleaning toilets, sinks, patient beds etc) within either wards, departments or public areas, dependant on which role the successful candidates are appointed to.

  Within ward areas the role is also required to complete full catering services to Patients (after training has been given).

  Ensuring the environment is cleaned to the highest standards for the safety and wellbeing of our patients.

  - Catering duties involve a caring, Patient centred approach to meal & beverage services.

  - There will be an expectation to complete ad-hoc duties when required.

  The ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, a good team players and able to work on their own initiative and will demonstrate the Leeds Way Values, these being:-

  - Patient Centred

  - Accountable

  - Collaborative

  - Fair

  - Empowered

  Full Training and a uniform will be provided.

  About us

  Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest employers in Leeds, employing over 20,000 staff and providing care to 1.6 million patients every year. The Estates and Facilities team keep the Trust's sites running and manage one of the largest estate portfolios across the NHS. With over 2,300 staff, we provide a range of Estates & Facilities management services and ensure our buildings and environments are fit for purpose, clean and safe. Whether we're cleaning wards, maintaining buildings, monitoring environmental impact, providing staff childcare, delivering hot meals to patients, or patrolling our sites, we support the delivery of patient care. Guided by our Leeds Way Values, we are committed to creating the best place to work and being the employer of choice for estates and facilities in the region.

  Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such,

  Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

  Details

  Date posted

  16 March 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £25,272 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  C9298-FAC-052

  Job locations

  Leeds General Infirmary

  Great George Street

  Leeds

  LS1 3EX

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  A full job description is attached but key duties include:

  Cleaning all areas of allocation to the required standards and using

  the approved and trained techniques

  Complete the delivery of / support the delivery of the patient meal service

  Replenishment of consumable items within area of allocation

  Removal of waste materials and disposal of such in correct waste disposal streams

  Operation of any cleaning equipment trained to facilitate allocated duties (ie regen oven, vacuum, floor cleaning equipment)

  Able to record all information required as part of the completion of duties

  Attend training sessions required to allow the completion of allocated duties

  We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  A full job description is attached but key duties include:

  Cleaning all areas of allocation to the required standards and using

  the approved and trained techniques

  Complete the delivery of / support the delivery of the patient meal service

  Replenishment of consumable items within area of allocation

  Removal of waste materials and disposal of such in correct waste disposal streams

  Operation of any cleaning equipment trained to facilitate allocated duties (ie regen oven, vacuum, floor cleaning equipment)

  Able to record all information required as part of the completion of duties

  Attend training sessions required to allow the completion of allocated duties

  We understand that more applicants are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • To have experience of cleaning commercially in previous roles
  • To have experience of working within a customer facing role

  Desirable

  • To have experience of working within a health care setting
  • To have experience of IT skills/computer literate
  • To have experience of infection / cross contamination control practice

  Skills and Behaviours

  Essential

  • To be able to work under own initiative and as part of a team. To Conduct themselves in a polite professional appearance/ manner at all times To be able to prioritise workload with competing demands

  Desirable

  • Understanding of cleaning techniques and application to infection control Motivational approach to team leadership

  Other criteria

  Essential

  • The role is a very physically active role and candidates must be able to complete all duties required and be cleared for duties by occupational health

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • To have basic literacy & numeracy - GCSE or equivalent in maths / English

  Desirable

  • To have Food Safety level 1, Cleaning / Housekeeping NVQ or equivalent Health and Safety level 1

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • To have experience of cleaning commercially in previous roles
  • To have experience of working within a customer facing role

  Desirable

  • To have experience of working within a health care setting
  • To have experience of IT skills/computer literate
  • To have experience of infection / cross contamination control practice

  Skills and Behaviours

  Essential

  • To be able to work under own initiative and as part of a team. To Conduct themselves in a polite professional appearance/ manner at all times To be able to prioritise workload with competing demands

  Desirable

  • Understanding of cleaning techniques and application to infection control Motivational approach to team leadership

  Other criteria

  Essential

  • The role is a very physically active role and candidates must be able to complete all duties required and be cleared for duties by occupational health

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • To have basic literacy & numeracy - GCSE or equivalent in maths / English

  Desirable

  • To have Food Safety level 1, Cleaning / Housekeeping NVQ or equivalent Health and Safety level 1

  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

  Leeds Teaching Hospitals

  Address

  Leeds General Infirmary

  Great George Street

  Leeds

  LS1 3EX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Leeds Teaching Hospitals

  Address

  Leeds General Infirmary

  Great George Street

  Leeds

  LS1 3EX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (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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