• Job Description

  Req#: C9224-25-0162?language=en&page=513&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  A fixed-term opportunity is available for a Cleanliness technician. We are looking for a dedicated and caring person who will take pride in cleaning to a high standard. The role is for 35 hours per week, with a requirement to work alternative weekends.

  The role itself is physically demanding but rewarding. Experience of cleaning in the work place and an NVQ in Housekeeping/Domestic Services is desirable but full training will be provided.

  The postholder will be able to undertake certificate in Housekeeping/Domestic Services as part of their development.

  Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.

  Main duties of the job

  We are looking for a dedicated and caring person who will take pride in cleaning to a high standard to join our Housekeeping Team This is to cover all areas of cleaning, This includes, wards, departments, public areas and Theatres.

  About us

  The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

  Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you.

  Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role and have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH.

  Details

  Date posted

  30 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £24,169 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  224-PA20250602790

  Job locations

  The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

  Gobowen road

  Oswestry

  SY10 7AG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To organise own day to day activities to ensure the cleanliness of the area you are assigned to under the direction of the Housekeeping Manager or Deputy. This will include cleaning areas such as corridors, offices, stairs, toilets, bathrooms, kitchens, dining rooms, theatres and bedrooms on a frequent basis using a variety of tasks and procedures including: damp dusting all horizontal and vertical surfaces, high and low cleaning, replenishment of disposable items, emptying of waste bins and deep cleans (where applicable)

  Work to NHS and Trust policies and standards of cleanliness and the required work frequencies as per the Work schedules provided.

  To ensure the correct use of chemicals for the type of surface and finish, making certain the handling, storage and safe usage are in line with the COSHH regulations, data sheets and training given.

  To adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.

  Responsible for observing and monitoring the condition of the environment you clean and report any defects that will prevent you from carrying out your duties via the Trust Estates reporting mechanism.

  Responsible for assessing the condition of all equipment you use and report any defects observed to ensure its continued quality and safety and reporting defects via the Trust Estates reporting mechanism.

  Responsible for maintaining clear and accurate records providing documentary evidence that cleaning has taken place

  To respond to any actions that may arise from cleaning monitoring audits and surface swabbing audits.

  To adhere to the outlet flushing regime set out by the Trust to minimise the accumulation of Legionella bacteria in water systems in accordance with relevant technical guidance.

  Responsible for reporting of incidents, accidents and near misses that occur at work via the use of Datix.

  To ensure that all work is carried out in strict accordance with the handling and moving training received to ensure your personal health and safety and that of others.

  To ensure all tasks are completed using the risk assessments and safe systems of work as instructed by your Housekeeping Manager or Deputy.

  To ensure patients privacy and dignity is maintained throughout your work

  To carry out your duties adhering to the Lone Working procedures as per the training given by your manager.

  Report any problems that might arise from your duties.

  Responsible for ensuring security of stock whilst also monitoring and managing the stock levels and re-ordering on a weekly basis or as required.

  Undertake surveys as part of own role, including review/testing of new equipment.

  Ensure that the assigned area of work is left secure by ensuring that where necessary all windows and doors are closed or locked, alarms are set and that lights are turned off.

  Co-operate fully when new methods of work or frequencies of cleaning are introduced.

  Demonstrate own activities/tasks to new employees on a work shadowing basis.

  Act as a liaison for the service by responding to ad hoc requests via the trusts paging system.

  Physical Skills

  Physically utilise cleaning equipment such as; pushing vacuum cleaners and trolleys, lifting buckets, mopping floors and operate cleaning machines on a frequent basis.

  Safely move small items of furniture on a regular basis in adherence with Trust procedures to facilitate cleaning procedures.

  Safely move bags of linen and waste bags on a regular basis in adherence with Trust procedures.

  The post holder has a legal duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves and to others by their work activities or omissions, and to co-operate with their employer in the discharge of their statutory duties.

  Concentration is required when preparing cleaning chemicals ensuring that the correct dosage and dilution ratios are strictly adhered to. This is essential to ensure the efficacy, quality and sustainability of the products used.

  Ensure that you place hazard signs to warn other users of the area in which you are carrying out a cleaning task.

  Ensure that you never leave any piece of equipment or machinery unattended where it could be a source of danger to patients, staff, carers and visitors.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To organise own day to day activities to ensure the cleanliness of the area you are assigned to under the direction of the Housekeeping Manager or Deputy. This will include cleaning areas such as corridors, offices, stairs, toilets, bathrooms, kitchens, dining rooms, theatres and bedrooms on a frequent basis using a variety of tasks and procedures including: damp dusting all horizontal and vertical surfaces, high and low cleaning, replenishment of disposable items, emptying of waste bins and deep cleans (where applicable)

  Work to NHS and Trust policies and standards of cleanliness and the required work frequencies as per the Work schedules provided.

  To ensure the correct use of chemicals for the type of surface and finish, making certain the handling, storage and safe usage are in line with the COSHH regulations, data sheets and training given.

  To adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.

  Responsible for observing and monitoring the condition of the environment you clean and report any defects that will prevent you from carrying out your duties via the Trust Estates reporting mechanism.

  Responsible for assessing the condition of all equipment you use and report any defects observed to ensure its continued quality and safety and reporting defects via the Trust Estates reporting mechanism.

  Responsible for maintaining clear and accurate records providing documentary evidence that cleaning has taken place

  To respond to any actions that may arise from cleaning monitoring audits and surface swabbing audits.

  To adhere to the outlet flushing regime set out by the Trust to minimise the accumulation of Legionella bacteria in water systems in accordance with relevant technical guidance.

  Responsible for reporting of incidents, accidents and near misses that occur at work via the use of Datix.

  To ensure that all work is carried out in strict accordance with the handling and moving training received to ensure your personal health and safety and that of others.

  To ensure all tasks are completed using the risk assessments and safe systems of work as instructed by your Housekeeping Manager or Deputy.

  To ensure patients privacy and dignity is maintained throughout your work

  To carry out your duties adhering to the Lone Working procedures as per the training given by your manager.

  Report any problems that might arise from your duties.

  Responsible for ensuring security of stock whilst also monitoring and managing the stock levels and re-ordering on a weekly basis or as required.

  Undertake surveys as part of own role, including review/testing of new equipment.

  Ensure that the assigned area of work is left secure by ensuring that where necessary all windows and doors are closed or locked, alarms are set and that lights are turned off.

  Co-operate fully when new methods of work or frequencies of cleaning are introduced.

  Demonstrate own activities/tasks to new employees on a work shadowing basis.

  Act as a liaison for the service by responding to ad hoc requests via the trusts paging system.

  Physical Skills

  Physically utilise cleaning equipment such as; pushing vacuum cleaners and trolleys, lifting buckets, mopping floors and operate cleaning machines on a frequent basis.

  Safely move small items of furniture on a regular basis in adherence with Trust procedures to facilitate cleaning procedures.

  Safely move bags of linen and waste bags on a regular basis in adherence with Trust procedures.

  The post holder has a legal duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves and to others by their work activities or omissions, and to co-operate with their employer in the discharge of their statutory duties.

  Concentration is required when preparing cleaning chemicals ensuring that the correct dosage and dilution ratios are strictly adhered to. This is essential to ensure the efficacy, quality and sustainability of the products used.

  Ensure that you place hazard signs to warn other users of the area in which you are carrying out a cleaning task.

  Ensure that you never leave any piece of equipment or machinery unattended where it could be a source of danger to patients, staff, carers and visitors.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications/Training

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in relevant subject or equivalent qualification or experience

  Desirable

  • Load Handling
  • Health & Safety
  • COSHH

  Experience

  Essential

  • Cleaning skills/knowledge

  Desirable

  • Previous experience in Domestic
  • Previous experience in a hospital/healthcare environment

  Skills and Competencies

  Essential

  • Adaptable to change
  • Good communication skills
  • To undertake best and safe practices under health & safety guidelines
  • Ability to follow written instructions /read notices and complete records
  • Ability to undertake physical tasks

  Desirable

  • Working knowledge of cleaning equipment
  • Ability to work alone or part of a team

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Numerate & Literate
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Good interpersonal Skills

  Desirable

  • COSHH regulations

  Person Specification

  Qualifications/Training

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in relevant subject or equivalent qualification or experience

  Desirable

  • Load Handling
  • Health & Safety
  • COSHH

  Experience

  Essential

  • Cleaning skills/knowledge

  Desirable

  • Previous experience in Domestic
  • Previous experience in a hospital/healthcare environment

  Skills and Competencies

  Essential

  • Adaptable to change
  • Good communication skills
  • To undertake best and safe practices under health & safety guidelines
  • Ability to follow written instructions /read notices and complete records
  • Ability to undertake physical tasks

  Desirable

  • Working knowledge of cleaning equipment
  • Ability to work alone or part of a team

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Numerate & Literate
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Good interpersonal Skills

  Desirable

  • COSHH regulations

  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

  Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

  Gobowen road

  Oswestry

  SY10 7AG

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital

  Gobowen road

  Oswestry

  SY10 7AG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.rjah.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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