Healthcare Cleaning Operative - Deep Clean Team inBarnsley inBarnsley PUBLISHED 9 DEC 2023

Band 2  PERMANENT 
The post requires a great deal of flexibility to meet the needs of the service/organisation and the successful candidate must be able to adapt to changes at very short notice.

Be part of a comprehensive domestic cleaning service at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Perform domestic duties including deep clean in line with National Cleaning Standards and Operational Procedures.

Assist in the provision and maintenance of a high quality, customer responsive service by providing general linen service duties.

To be responsible to a high standard of cleanliness in clinical areas, offices, public areas and external areas using the appropriate recognised cleaning methods.

Responsible for advanced and deep cleaning projects including internal and external windows, carpets and high level dusting (dependant on work area).

Responsible for identifying areas to be cleaned, plan and organise a cleaning programme with relevant ward or departmental staff, ensuring patient, staff and visitor safety is not compromised.

Operating cleaning equipment, machinery in accordance with manufacturers instruction ensuring that it is in a good clean working order, reporting faults immediately to supervisor.

Use the correct use of PPE appropriate to the area and task undertaken in line with Trust policies. Ensuring the colour coded equipment used is appropriate to the area and task undertaken.

Change curtains on rotation or in the event of infection.

Follow policy and run all water taps/showers in designated areas on a daily basis and record on checklist.

Check out spot cleaning to ensure spillages and incidents are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, supported by clinical staff as appropriate.

To adhere to all relevant COSHH assessments and safety data sheets when preparing, using and disposing of cleaning chemicals.

For further information, please see job description attached.


37.5 Hours Per Week. 3x Posts available.

We are seeking a motivated individual with a positive and conscientious attitude to join our Trust Deep Clean Team.

You will be responsible for the deep cleaning of hospital sites throughout South and West Yorkshire, therefore
a full driving licence is required
. This includes internal and external windows, full training will be provided.

Cleanliness and hygiene in healthcare environments is paramount, therefore we are looking to appoint staff who are ambitious, motivated and take pride in the work they do. The range of duties and responsibilities of the post focus on the demands of always delivering excellent standards of cleanliness.

You will be required to work as part of a team often without immediate supervision using initiative to prioritise and organise daily duties, whilst always maintaining a professional approach regardless of the situation.

The post requires a great deal of flexibility to meet the needs of the service/organisation and the successful candidate must be able to adapt to changes at very short notice. Although we aim to work within standard core hours, shift times can vary between the hours of 6.00am and 11.00pm and will include weekends and possible Bank Holiday shifts and/or occasional longer shifts.

The posts available are as follows:

3 x 37.5 hours per week, working Trust wide as part of a mobile team. Shift times will vary but will include bank holiday and weekend working.

Working in the Housekeeping and Domestic Service the post holder will perform domestic duties including deep clean in line with National Cleaning Standards and Operational procedures. You will be responsible for advanced and deep cleaning projects including internal and external windows, carpets and high level dusting.


All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.


At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a skilled worker visa for this role for the time being.




We are, of course, happy to accept applications from candidates who are able to prove their right to work in the UK in this role via alternative visas or routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications

Be part of a comprehensive domestic cleaning service at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Perform domestic duties including deep clean in line with National Cleaning Standards and Operational Procedures.

Assist in the provision and maintenance of a high quality, customer responsive service by providing general linen service duties.

To be responsible to a high standard of cleanliness in clinical areas, offices, public areas and external areas using the appropriate recognised cleaning methods.

Responsible for advanced and deep cleaning projects including internal and external windows, carpets and high level dusting (dependant on work area).

Responsible for identifying areas to be cleaned, plan and organise a cleaning programme with relevant ward or departmental staff, ensuring patient, staff and visitor safety is not compromised.

Operating cleaning equipment, machinery in accordance with manufacturers instruction ensuring that it is in a good clean working order, reporting faults immediately to supervisor.

Use the correct use of PPE appropriate to the area and task undertaken in line with Trust policies. Ensuring the colour coded equipment used is appropriate to the area and task undertaken.

Change curtains on rotation or in the event of infection.

Follow policy and run all water taps/showers in designated areas on a daily basis and record on checklist.

Check out spot cleaning to ensure spillages and incidents are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, supported by clinical staff as appropriate.

To adhere to all relevant COSHH assessments and safety data sheets when preparing, using and disposing of cleaning chemicals.

For further information, please see job description attached.


37.5 Hours Per Week. 3x Posts available.

We are seeking a motivated individual with a positive and conscientious attitude to join our Trust Deep Clean Team.

You will be responsible for the deep cleaning of hospital sites throughout South and West Yorkshire, therefore
a full driving licence is required
. This includes internal and external windows, full training will be provided.

Cleanliness and hygiene in healthcare environments is paramount, therefore we are looking to appoint staff who are ambitious, motivated and take pride in the work they do. The range of duties and responsibilities of the post focus on the demands of always delivering excellent standards of cleanliness.

You will be required to work as part of a team often without immediate supervision using initiative to prioritise and organise daily duties, whilst always maintaining a professional approach regardless of the situation.

The post requires a great deal of flexibility to meet the needs of the service/organisation and the successful candidate must be able to adapt to changes at very short notice. Although we aim to work within standard core hours, shift times can vary between the hours of 6.00am and 11.00pm and will include weekends and possible Bank Holiday shifts and/or occasional longer shifts.

The posts available are as follows:

3 x 37.5 hours per week, working Trust wide as part of a mobile team. Shift times will vary but will include bank holiday and weekend working.

Working in the Housekeeping and Domestic Service the post holder will perform domestic duties including deep clean in line with National Cleaning Standards and Operational procedures. You will be responsible for advanced and deep cleaning projects including internal and external windows, carpets and high level dusting.


All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.


At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a skilled worker visa for this role for the time being.




We are, of course, happy to accept applications from candidates who are able to prove their right to work in the UK in this role via alternative visas or routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications



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