Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous experience in a similar role.
- Finance & resources
Knowledge of Stock Control procedures and methods.
- Additional requirements
Demonstrate skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
- Knowledge, skills & training
Demonstrates good communication skills.
- Knowledge, skills & training
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Information technology/resources
Basic IT skills
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge, skills & training
Level 2 in Housekeeping or working towards.
- Knowledge, skills & training
Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.
Job 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 24 hours per week over 4 days Monday & Friday 07.00-13.00
Tuesday& Thursday 07.00-11.00
Employment in this post requires an Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Main duties of the job
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals 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
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.
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This advert is for Cleaner with Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Cleaner role. The advertised salary is £16,174 p.a.. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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