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Job summary

Main area
Deep cleaning
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift times are either 6am - 3pm or 7am - 3pm includes alternate weekends)
Job ref
383-FAC-7717-26
Employer
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Derwent Unit and North properties
Town
Chesterfield
Salary
£25,272 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/09/2026 23:59

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Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust logo

Deep Clean Housekeeper

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

Do you 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’.

 

Main duties of the job

The role undertakes deep cleaning  duties to support services within Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, working predominantly at the Derwent Unit, which is based within the Chesterfield Royal Hospital

The post holder will provide a high-quality deep cleaning service as a member of a small but dedicated team whilst being flexible to accommodate the changing requirements of the services we support.

 

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:

  • Commitment to flexible working where this is possible

  • 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service 

  • Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training

  • Generous NHS pension scheme

  • Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits

  • Health service discounts and online benefits

  • Incremental pay progression

  • Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7

  • Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network

  • Health and wellbeing opportunities

  • 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.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Professional Driving Experience
Desirable criteria
  • NHS Porter Experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria
  • Working Knowledge of Health & Safety
Desirable criteria
  • Good Communication Skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldAge-Friendly Employer PledgeArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthAge Friendly Employer

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

Please be aware this vacancy will close when it has hit a certain number of applications, even if this is before the listed closing date. We recommend you complete and submit your application as soon as you are able.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alison Delaney
Job title
Hotel Services Deputy Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07584 610174

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Recruitment Team
Telephone
01332 564856 option 1, option 1 (please note, my normal working days are Mon-Thu)
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