Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Literate and numerate to NHS entry level standard
- Skills
Good command of the English Language
- Skills
Demonstrates ability to work to schedules & Teamwork
- Skills
Demonstrates a flexible approach to work.
- Knowledge
Willingness to undergo on the job training
- Knowledge
Willing to work towards an appropriate NVQ qualification
- Knowledge
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Experience
Previous cleaning experience
- Qualifications
Math's GSCE qualification or equivalent (or passed functional skills Test)
- Qualifications
English GSCE qualification or equivalent (or passed functional skills Test)
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment and procedures
- Experience
Experience of Hospital Environment
- Qualifications
Lifting and Handling
- Qualifications
BICS Certificate
- Qualifications
Good basic education
Job overview
Closing Date: 29.10.26 (this may change dependent on response).
Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 30.10.26
Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 09.11.26
Due to current Home Office Guidelines, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
An opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Estates & Facilities Cleaning Services Department as a Cleaning Services Assistant.
Successful candidates will be required to provide and maintain appropriate cleaning standards in areas within the Trust.
The successful applicants will have the opportunity to part time hours or weekends.
There is a necessity to comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, and to have an understanding of confidentiality.
Main duties of the job
- Work as part of the existing cleaning services team and provide a professional customer focused quality service within available resources.
- Clean specific public areas of the hospital using specialist cleaning equipment and ensuring that the cleaning is undertaken to the required standard of hygiene in accordance with national standards of cleanliness and internal standard operating procedures. This includes entrances, corridors, stairs, lifts, toilet facilities, ward areas, theatres, and departments within the hospital.
- Be responsible for the monitoring, recording/receipting of cleaning materials and ensuring any shortfalls in delivery are reported to supervision.
- Use specialist equipment and new innovative technologies to support the reduction in hospital acquired infection and maintain high levels of hospital cleanliness.
- Dispose of waste in accordance with the waste disposal policy.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert for more information.
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 Cleaning Services Assistant with Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Bradford, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Cleaner role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent: Full and part-time hours available. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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