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Job overview
To provide and maintain a high standard of cleanliness in all areas within the North Adult CMHT at Northlands Community Health Centre. To undertake and complete relevant paperwork / electronic recording for water flushing, water temperatures and fire and panic alarm testing and to follow cleaning schedules in line with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness.
Main duties of the job
General cleaning of all offices, meeting rooms, kitchen areas, corridors and working areas within the site.
Following work schedules, which includes the opening or locking up of the building, the emptying of bins, hoovering of rooms and corridors, cleaning of toilets, shower room and clinical areas, the cleaning of carpets and the washing of walls.
Disposal of all rubbish following Trust Policies and guidelines.
Following all Trust Policies and guidance relevant to the role.
Request cleaning materials and keeping adequate stock levels.
To carry out duties having due regards for infection control, Health and Safety and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulations.
To ensure products, equipment and materials are used appropriately and in the correct manner to ensure safe cleaning and the best results.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
General cleaning of all offices, meeting rooms, kitchen areas, corridors and working areas within the site.
Following work schedules, which includes the opening or locking up of the building, the emptying of bins, hoovering of rooms and corridors, cleaning of toilets, shower room and clinical areas, the cleaning of carpets and the washing of walls.
Disposal of all rubbish following Trust Policies and guidelines.
Following all Trust Policies and guidance relevant to the role.
Request cleaning materials and keeping adequate stock levels.
To carry out duties having due regards for infection control, Health and Safety and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulations.
To ensure products, equipment and materials are used appropriately and in the correct manner to ensure safe cleaning and the best results.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous knowledge or experience in housekeeping duties or similar work
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a health care setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic knowledge of Health and Safety
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a health care setting
- Carry out tasks without supervision and be able to work on own initiative
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic IT Skills
Desirable
- Health and Safety certificate
- NVQ level 1 & 2 Cleaning/Housekeeping
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This advert is for Housekeeper with Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust in Sheffield, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
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