Job overview

There is an exciting opportunity for a Cleaner to support our services at Alderney Hospital

This post is 12.5 hours ( 2.5 hours per day) Monday to Friday

The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for achieving a high standard of cleanliness in a clinical ward based environment and also non-clinical areas throughout the main hospital, ensuring that a clean, safe and comfortable environment is maintained. Full on-site training is provided and PPE provision is also included.

Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

To support the Facilities team in their role and to ensure that the standard of cleanliness within the Trust is implemented and
maintained.

Main duties will include vacuuming, mopping, general cleaning/damp dusting, cleaning bathrooms, toilets, clinic rooms, emptying bins, use of mechanical floor cleaning machines. 

This role involves working as a team, with a flexible approach, good communication skills and the ability to use your own initiative.

All the above vacancies offer an opportunity to work extra hours as able - to cover sickness and staff holidays.

Good pay rates, 27 day annual leave per year to start plus BH and weekend enhancements if required. 

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.