Job summary
- Main area
- Cleaning ward areas
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week (start time 09:30 (working alternate weekends))
- Job ref
- 383-FAC-7334-26-A
- Employer
- Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Derwent Unit
- Town
- Chesterfield
- Salary
- £25,272 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Hotel Services Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 2
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
Main duties of the job
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness across mental health wards, clinical rooms, offices, and communal areas.
- Follow strict infection prevention and control procedures in line with NHS and Trust policies.
- Use cleaning equipment, chemicals, and PPE safely and correctly.
- Dispose of waste, including clinical waste, in accordance with procedures.
- Replenish cleaning and hygiene supplies as required.
- Report hazards, damage, or maintenance issues promptly.
- Work calmly and appropriately around vulnerable service users, respecting dignity and confidentiality.
Working for our organisation
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
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Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
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27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
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Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
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Generous NHS pension scheme
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Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
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Health service discounts and online benefits
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Incremental pay progression
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Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
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Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Structured learning and development opportunities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Key Responsibilities
- Cleaning and sanitising rooms, offices, communal areas, toilets and corridors.
- Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and dusting all designated areas.
- Emptying bins and disposing of waste safely.
- Replenishing cleaning supplies and toiletries as required.
- Following health and safety and infection control procedures.
- Reporting any maintenance issues or hazards promptly.
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Working knowledge of health and safety
Desirable criteria
- Cleaning experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alison Delaney
- Job title
- Deputy Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07584 610174
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
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Recruitment Team
- Telephone
- 01332 564856 option 1, option 1 (please note, my normal working days are Mon-Thu)
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