Overview
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An opportunity has arisen at Weymouth Hospital to join the Facilities Team, with the main emphasis on Cleaning duties in the role. 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. 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. There is a closing date of 24 September 2025.
We have part-time positions, for 15 hours per week, working 5pm–8pm each weekday evening, with an opportunity to work additional hours for annual leave cover as hours arise. Full training, induction and uniform will be provided and we also offer generous annual leave entitlement as well as a pension scheme. For an informal chat or a paper application form, please contact Siobhan Baxter 07770 538357.
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.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK.
This post is linked to a partnership with The Princes Trust to support employability for individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support.
Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash
Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period, you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction. Please contact the recruitment team if you require further information.
Main duties of the job
This is a multi-tasking role that focuses on cleaning duties while also supporting ad-hoc porter and catering duties. Our facilities team members perform a vital part of our hard-working team and without them the Hospital would not be able to operate.
Cleaning: Provide an effective cleaning service to meet NHS cleanliness standards as a minimum. Work across the main hospital, emptying bins, cleaning toilets, clinic spaces, corridors and stairwells.
Portering and health and safety: Provision of appropriate portering services which will include the safe moving and storing of deliveries and equipment, performing routine health and safety tasks and supporting the general team in their activities.
Catering: To contribute to the delivery of Catering Services in the Hospital. Ad-hoc support to assist in the production of sandwiches/salads and deliver patient food.
About us
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.
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
* Level 2 in Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or working towards
* Knowledge of COSHH, induction and on-going training
EXPERIENCE
* Previous experience in a similar role
FINANCE/RESOURCES
* Knowledge of stock control procedures and methods
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/RESOURCES
* Basic IT skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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