Ward Cleaner
Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
Job overview
Job Summary
We are seeking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic individual looking for a part time cleaning position within our Estates & Facilities team at Airedale Centre for Mental Health Hospital on the below rota pattern, is this you?
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Week 1 Off Off Working Working Working Off OffWeek 2 Working Working Off Off Off Working Working
- Do you want to work for an ambitious friendly NHS team?
- Strive in an environment that offers variety?
- Have experience or knowledge of National Standards Cleanliness 2021?
If you answered yes, we are looking for great individuals to join our diverse and inclusive team, with opportunities for everyone including personal development, career progression opportunities and many employee benefits including enhanced rates, NHS pension scheme, blue light cards with great discounts and much more!
Closing Date - 07/02/25
Shortlisting - 10/02/25
Interview - 14/02/25
Main duties of the job
To maintain standards in line with National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS.To provide general cleaning within all in–patient areas with inclusion of wards, communal areas, offices, departments, non-clinical areas
To follow National Colour Coding in line with infection prevention and control guidance.
To ensure safe use and storage of materials to meet health and safety regulations and adhere to Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.
To ensure safe use and storage of cleaning equipment e.g. vacuum cleaners, water extraction machines.
To adhere to safe working practices as outlined in Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) procedures.
To assist with the removal of bodily fluids and clean-up process as and when required in accordance with Infection Prevention guidelines
To work to a cleaning schedule, completing all allocated cleaning tasks e.g. damp dusting high- and low-level surfaces, vacuuming, mopping and carpet cleaning. Tasks to be performed in all areas of the ward. Workload to be prioritised, as necessary.
To complete curtain changing as per Infection Prevention guidanceTo complete cleanliness audit actions in a timely manner, ensure audits are signed and filed in a logical order.
To maintain appropriate stock levels of cleaning materials.
To support patients/service users to complete personal laundry.
Monitor linen stock and order, as necessary. To transport bagged used linen to designated compound.
Working for our organisation
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including : Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list.If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust.It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment.
We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
To provide an effective and efficient cleaning service in line with NHS National Standards Cleanliness 2021.
To provide an effective and efficient food and beverage service in line with Food Safety and Hygiene legislation and Improving the Patient Experience (ItPE) protocols.
To meet the requirements of patients, service users, staff, and visitors to maintain and provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety (or willing to work towards during 6-month probationary period)
- Allergen Level 2 Certification (or willing to work towards during 6-month probationary period)
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Understanding of COSHH
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of either food service or cleaning within a healthcare environment
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidates best interest to apply as soon as possible.
In view of Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.
Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
The Trust’s purpose is to create connected communities and help people to feel as healthy as they can be at every point in their lives and our vision is to connect people to the best quality care, when and where they need it and be a national role model as an employer and provide our staff with the best place to work.
Bradford has been awarded the coveted status of UK City of Culture 2025. The year is set to deliver more than 1000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals as well as exciting national and international collaborations.Its themes will be rooted in the unique heritage and character of Bradford and will reveal the magic of the district that is held in its people, its ambition, and above all, its potential.
We would welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health and care needs.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and in particular Bradford District Care Trust is keen to reflect the population we serve, we are currently underrepresented in terms of black and minority ethnic staff. Applications are encouraged from these groups, but it must be stressed that selection will be solely on merit and in accordance with the Trust recruitment policy.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.