Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a cleaner to join our committed and friendly team at Blandford Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for, achieving a high standard of cleanliness in clinical and non-clinical areas throughout Blandford Hospital and for ensuring that a clean, safe, and comfortable environment is maintained for patients and visitors.
This post is 20 hours per week over 5 days 3pm to 7pm daily. On site training and uniform are provided. 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.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position. These will include all high and low level dusting, cleaning of toilets, hand basins, vacuuming / mopping of floors, cleaning of clinical & non clinical areas, removing and rehanging curtains ensuring the National Cleaning Standards are constantly maintained.
This post is part of the Facilities & Estates Service that Dorset Healthcare may transfer to an NHS wholly owned subsidiary company, from November 2025 or later. This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing, expanding, organisation with a strong commitment to NHS values and putting patients first. The NHS wholly owned subsidiary will continue to offer NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, including NHS pensions, to staff who transfer as well as new staff it recruits itself.
What working for us will provide
* 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years (for staff on Agenda for Change terms and conditions)
* Excellent NHS pension scheme
* Health and wellbeing services
* Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours
* Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals
* Preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses and AHPs
* Access to nine staff networks - have a voice and transform our Trust
* Relocation costs where applicable
* Salary sacrifice scheme opportunities - including childcare vouchers, car lease and cycle scheme, home technology equipment, and buying annual leave
* NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more
* Visit our careers website to learn more about our culture, staff stories, benefits, development programmes and opportunities.
Responsibilities
* Perform cleaning tasks across clinical and non-clinical areas to a high standard
* Carry out high and low level dusting, cleaning of toilets and hand basins, vacuuming/mopping floors
* Remove and rehang curtains as required and ensure National Cleaning Standards are maintained
* Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients and visitors
* Attend on-site training and adhere to organisational policies
Requirements
* Standard DBS check (cost covered by the Trust) with valid update service if applicable
* Eligibility: this role may require sponsorship; applicants needing Skilled Worker sponsorship may be ineligible
* On-site training and uniform provided
About working with us
Working for 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 emphasise equal opportunities and celebrate diversity. We’re inclusive, and we welcome everyone to be the best version of themselves.
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