
Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Education & Qualifications
Good level of written and verbal communication skills
- Education & Qualifications
Basic literacy skills
- Education & Qualifications
Moving and Handling knowledge
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Good customer service skills / experience of dealing with General Public / Patients / Relatives
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Understanding of health and safety processes
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Ability to follow instructions and organise own work to meet the team objectives, adapting work to meet any changing priorities which may need to meet tight timescales
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous work in cleaning and/or catering would be an advantage
- Education & Qualifications
Full Clean Driving Licence
Job overview
We are seeking motivated flexible individuals who would like to become Cleaning staff to become members of our Soft Facilities team working within central Hereford, cleaning in both clinical and office environments.
These extremely vital roles are the lifeblood of the NHS and are pivotal in preventing infections and providing our clinical staff with the environment to offer the highest standard of care to our patients.
You will be part of a mobile team working together to ensure that our clinics and offices are compliant with the National Cleaning Standards. Hours for these posts are 1700 – 2230 hours so ideal for individuals seeking out of hours working. The hours available are:-
- 2 shifts – 11 hours
- 3 shifts – 16.5 hours
- 4 shifts – 22 hours
If you are interested or have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Helen Beavan 07811 044634
Main duties of the job
We are looking for individuals who can:
- Deliver and achieve a high standard of cleaning in both clinical and non-clinical settings, to the standards set within the NHS National Standards of Cleanliness (2021) – TRAINING PROVIDED
- Provide a range of general cleaning services to clinic rooms, offices and toilets/showers. This includes vacuuming, wet and dry mopping and damp dusting, to a high standard. Attention to detail essential.
- Ensure all chemical and cleaning solutions are used correctly.
- Carry out all cleaning tasks in accordance with the work schedule.
- Wear protective clothing necessary for tasks to be completed.
- Always observe site rules and regulations.
- Report all machine and building faults to Supervisor.
- Full clean driving licence essential.
- Applicants must have the physical ability carry out this postion.
- Ability to stay on feet for full shift.
- Calm and be able to work under pressure.
- Able to cope with a sometimes unpredictable environment.
If you would like to work evenings or earn some additional money – apply now!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view ‘supporting documents’ linked to this vacancy.
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 Soft Facilities Domestic Assistant - Community Clinics with Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Domestic assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pa, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Multiple applicants required - 7 shifts available per week between the times of 17:00 - 22:30 Mon - Fri. The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.
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