Location
Poole, England
Salary
£8,424 p.a.
Profession
Estates and facilities
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
18 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
04 Jun 2026
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Job overview

There is an exciting opportunity for a Cleaner to support our services at St Leonards Hospital, Ringwood

This post is 12.5 hours per week

The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving a high standard of cleanliness in non-clinical areas throughout the main hospital, ensuring that a clean, safe and comfortable environment is maintained. Full on-site training is provided and PPE provision is also included.

This role involves working as a team, with a flexible approach, good communication skills and the ability to use your own initiative.

The post offers an opportunity to work extra hours as able - to cover sickness and staff holidays.

Good pay rates -- weekend enhancements

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

To support the Facilities Manager in their role and to ensure that the standard of cleanliness within the Trust is implemented and maintained.

Main duties will include vacuuming, mopping, general cleaning/damp dusting, cleaning toilets, emptying bins, use of mechanical floor cleaning machines.

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.

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 using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application.  However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience.  If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety.  If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s 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 [email protected]

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This advert is for Cleaner with Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £8,424 p.a.. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Jun 2026.

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