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Job Description
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- Good customer care and verbal communication skills o Patient focused o Ability to work without direct supervision
- NVQ level 1 or 2 cleaning certificate or comparable cleaning certificate oCOSHH trained oHealth and Safety knowledge preferably within a NHS health environment
- Able to work as a team member
- Ability to speak Welsh oCurrent clean driving licence
- Good numeracy and literacy education oAble to communicate clearly oCommit to flexible working
- Able to undertake all aspect of cleaning in a NHS health care environment
- Good general knowledge of cleaning techniques within a housekeeping and catering environment
- Able to take personal responsibility for actions oReliable oRespect clients privacy, dignity and confidentially
- Ability to attend all UHB sites oAble to work various hours oWill be required to work bank holidays and weekends.
- Experience of working in a health care environment oCurrent or recent experience in clinical/domestic waste handling
- Good customer care and verbal communication skills o Patient focused o Ability to work without direct supervision
- NVQ level 1 or 2 cleaning certificate or comparable cleaning certificate oCOSHH trained oHealth and Safety knowledge preferably within a NHS health environment
- Able to work as a team member
- Ability to speak Welsh oCurrent clean driving licence
- Good numeracy and literacy education oAble to communicate clearly oCommit to flexible working
- Able to undertake all aspect of cleaning in a NHS health care environment
- Good general knowledge of cleaning techniques within a housekeeping and catering environment
- Able to take personal responsibility for actions oReliable oRespect clients privacy, dignity and confidentially
- Ability to attend all UHB sites oAble to work various hours oWill be required to work bank holidays and weekends.
- Experience of working in a health care environment oCurrent or recent experience in clinical/domestic waste handling
Job summary
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN FACILITIES/HOUSEKEEPING
We are searching for people who share our values that:- We care about the people we serve and the people we work with.- We trust one another.- We respect each other.- We take personal responsibility.- We treat people with kindness.- We act with integrity.We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic people with a flexible approach to work to join our Facilities Housekeeping team within the University Hospital of Llandough and Hafan y coed (UHL)
The vacancies are: 07:00-15:00 any 5 days out of 7 days. 14:00-19:00 Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
Candidates must have good customer care skills and be able to work on their own initiative or as part of a team. Housekeeping within a hospital environment, COSHH, health & safety within the workplace and infection control would be beneficial but not essential as training will be provided.The ideal candidate will need to have the ability to adapt to an ever changing health care environment. You will need to be organised and have experience of working in a busy service and environment where you would be required to prioritise workloads according to schedules and service needs.There are development opportunities for people with good organisational and communication skills and a good knowledge of delivering a quality service to patients, relatives and members of staff.We offer excellent staff terms and conditions including enhanced rates of pay for weekend work, opportunity to join an excellent pension scheme, 28 annual leave days plus 8 bank holidays
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Details
Date posted
08 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,970 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
001-EA012-0725
Job locations
University Hospital Llandough and Hafan y coed
Penarth
Cardiff
CF64 2XX
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Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital Llandough and Hafan y coed
Penarth
Cardiff
CF64 2XX
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital Llandough and Hafan y coed
Penarth
Cardiff
CF64 2XX
Employer's website
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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