Job summaryForget the rest - and join the best - Working together for Outstanding Care.We currently have a permanent cleaning vacancy in MALVERN10 hours per week: (Mon - Fri)17:00-19:00We have supportive and passionate teams, and you will receive full training to ensure you can succeed in this role.This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy and varied environment, working alongsideour clinical and other non-clinical colleagues to make a positive contribution to our patients and staff experience through the provision of a Housekeeping service.These are some of the benefits you will be entitled to should you work for us;Competitive pay with weekend enhancementsGenerous annual leave up to 32 days per annum dependent upon contracted hours and length of serviceFlexible hours to suit other employment and carer responsibilitiesCareer progression or future job opportunities working direct for the NHSApplication for this role will be considered in adherence to the Working Time Regulations this will be discussed with you during interview.Main duties of the jobWe pride ourselves on maintaining cleaning standards to a star-rated audit process.Join our teams, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We will provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term career to include flexibility, continual professional development as well as a wide range of wellbeing and support.Working alongside clinical teams and infection control, housekeeping teams ensure the cleanliness of the Trusts estate in accordance with national standards and the Trusts strategic cleaning plan.You will be responsible for delivering a fully comprehensive and professional cleaning service, to meet NHS standard of cleanliness and other housekeeping duties in accordance with schedules and procedures and will work within local community hospitals/other inpatient settings/health centres/clinics and administration areas. You will also be required to relay information that may impact on other clinical / non-clinical services. The role will provide you with variety as no two days are the same.In return, you will receive full support, training, and guidance to enable you to undertake a range of cleaning duties to include, general cleaning tasks (bathrooms, kitchens, wards, clinics, theatres, office areas, etc.) as well as specialised cleaning processes to include machines, with some specific tasks being tailored to the needs of a particular service and around patient care.About usAt Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.What we offer27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long serviceGenerous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hoursFlexible and agile working opportunitiesGreat maternity, paternity, and adoption supportWide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemesHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.Person SpecificationExperienceEssentialPrevious experience of cleaning in an employed capacityDesirablePrevious experience of cleaning in a clinical environmentSkills & AbilitiesEssentialAbility to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formatsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameHerefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS TrustAddressMalvern Community Hospital185 Worcester RoadMalvernWorcestershireWR14 1EXEmployer's websitehttps://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)