Job summary The ward service department based at Rowley Regis Hospital currently have part time positions available for people who would like to work in a busy healthcare setting and are willing to work hard to help make the patient stay a safe one by maintaining a high level of cleanliness. These positions involve cleaning of wards, departments and general areas. We also provide breakfast, lunch and supper meal services to in-patients Main duties of the job The main duties are cleaning wards, departments and general areas to a high standard. This includes cleaning of sanitary areas i.e bathroom and W/C's. The use of industrial cleaning machines i.e scrubber dryers and floor polishers etc. Ward Services also provide food and beverage services to in-patients. Full training will be given but a minimum of 1 years cleaning experience is required. Previous catering experience is desirable. About us Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality. Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities. We have three newly emerging strategic objectives: Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 381-CO-6923599 Job locations SWB NHS Trust Rowley Regis Hospital Rowley Regis B65 8DA Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails. Person Specification Experience Desirable Experience in hospital cleaning desirable but not essential Qualifications Essential NVQ levels 1 & 2 cleaning science and infection control. Customer care Health & Safety Basic Food Hygiene Person Specification Experience Desirable Experience in hospital cleaning desirable but not essential Qualifications Essential NVQ levels 1 & 2 cleaning science and infection control. Customer care Health & Safety Basic Food Hygiene Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 details Employer name Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust Address SWB NHS Trust Rowley Regis Hospital Rowley Regis B65 8DA Employer's website https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)