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Job summary

Main area
Cleaning
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (part time also available, please see details in advert text)
Job ref
223-SCT-680
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£24,465 per annum/ pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/09/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Cleanliness Technician

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

We have multiple exciting opportunities available for highly motivated individuals to join our Cleanliness Services Team and be part of a front line team enhancing patient experience by delivering high standards of cleanliness.

This is an alternate weekend working position. Shift pattern will be discussed further during interview.

We have part time evening positions (20 hours per week), working 5pm-9pm and full time positions (37.5 hours per week, 5 shifts per week with alternate weekend working), working 8am-4pm available. 

Full training will be given.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.  We look forward to receiving your application for employment.  In the event of an extremely high response to this advertisement the post will be closed early.  

Main duties of the job

  • This role involves keeping all areas of the hospital clean and safe by following set cleaning procedures.
  • You will help move clean linen to wards and staff accommodation.
  • You’ll use cleaning tools and chemicals safely, following health and safety rules.
  • You’ll remove waste properly and make sure warning signs are used while cleaning.
  • You’ll work across different parts of the hospital and may help train new staff.
  • You’ll also speak with patients and staff to explain your work and follow special cleaning steps when needed.

Working for our organisation

The team of Cleanliness Technicians are made up of Trust staff who are responsible for cleaning the whole hospital. Our aim is to ensure a safe and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors. We work closely with IPC and wards and departments to ensure our high standards are maintained. We are a large team covering various shift patterns and our goal is to provide  the best service we can.

We pride ourselves on supporting each other and other teams within the Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Desirable criteria
  • NVQ in Housekeeping or Industrial Cleaning

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Proven relevant experience of cleaning in a healthcare setting
  • Knowledge of infection, prevention and control
  • Knowledge of cleaning products and COSHH

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Literacy skills in order to read instructions/guidelines/policies
  • Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, members of the public and patients
  • Ability to work as part of a team

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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

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Julie O'Donoghue
Job title
Cleanliness Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261000
Additional information

To contact directly please call 01743 261000 ext 3131 or email as above

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