Job summary The Facilities Department are looking for dedicated people to join the Cleaning Operations team The successful candidates will be required to complete training to undertake cleaning in line with the National Cleaning Standards. You will be expected to carry out all tasks related to the service of patients for which full training will be given Applicants should be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills, be prepared to carry out training and be able to work well in a team or on their own, be capable of undertaking physical work on a daily basis and have experience of working with nursing teams & the general public Main duties of the job To ensure required cleaning standards are maintained in designated areas and report relevant equipment faults and need for repairs Removal of dust, dirt and debris from surfaces such as floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures and fittings, doors, ledges, glass and sanitary fittings by appropriate specified methods. (i.e. colour-coded/mopping units/vacuum cleaners) Emptying and cleaning waste bins, refuse containers and replacing colour-coded liners according to the Trust's Waste Policy, secure and dispose of waste bags Replenishing supplies - toilet rolls, soap etc Clean blinds and internal windows and change curtains as required Cleaning and correct storage of equipment and materials Reporting relevant equipment faults and need for repairs Locking/unlocking doors and windows and turning on/off lights Attend mandatory and essential training and periodic updates Observing Trust Health and Safety Regulations, Policies and Procedures About us Why Work With Us Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon. And if you do join us, you'll be working in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, with a fantastic quality of life. We actively encourage our people to enjoy a good work/life balance and Devon offers everything from city living to a host of outdoor activities. Whether it's the coast that floats your boat, the adrenaline of white-water rafting, trekking across the moors or being mindful in nature, you'll find it all right on your doorstep. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year PA Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 388-6994938-E&A Job locations Torbay Hospital Lawes Bridge Torquay Torquay TQ12 5AR Job description Job responsibilities Ensure high standards when working individually or as part of the team and be aware of the Trusts objectives and priorities. The Trusts success depends on all staff playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good practices are universally embedded within the organisation Understand the Trusts key priorities and those for your Directorate and Service, help translate these into key priorities for your work place Understand level one Equality and Diversity Maintain good working relationships with colleagues Demonstrate courteous behaviour To respond with humanity and kindness to every person, by listening attentively and respecting others in conversations To attend specified shifts as required Promote an effective team ethos To provide the highest quality of customer service by listening to and acting on feedback Ensure your staff mandatory and essential training is appropriate and up to date in conjunction with your line manager Fully engage in the Annual Review process Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance including laundering own uniform according to Trust policy To use all PPE as required To work in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for our customers Helping and supporting your colleagues so that you work well together to achieve common goals and objectives Take part in regular team meetings/talks to achieve the best possible outcomes for our customers To act as a role model, valuing everyones opinion and experiences To value and treat your team members equally and with respect To strive to provide excellent, innovative services that helps our patients/clients customers have a good and professionally delivered healthcare experience Ensure high standards when working individually or as part of the team and be aware of the Trusts objectives and priorities. The Trusts success depends on all staff playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good practices are universally embedded within the organisation Understand the Trusts key priorities and those for your Directorate and Service, help translate these into key priorities for your work place Understand level one Equality and Diversity Maintain good working relationships with colleagues Demonstrate courteous behaviour To respond with humanity and kindness to every person, by listening attentively and respecting others in conversations To attend specified shifts as required Promote an effective team ethos To provide the highest quality of customer service by listening to and acting on feedback Ensure your staff mandatory and essential training is appropriate and up to date in conjunction with your line manager Fully engage in the Annual Review process Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance including laundering own uniform according to Trust policy To use all PPE as required To work in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for our customers Helping and supporting your colleagues so that you work well together to achieve common goals and objectives Take part in regular team meetings/talks to achieve the best possible outcomes for our customers To act as a role model, valuing everyones opinion and experiences To value and treat your team members equally and with respect To strive to provide excellent, innovative services that helps our patients/clients customers have a good and professionally delivered healthcare experience Job description Job responsibilities Ensure high standards when working individually or as part of the team and be aware of the Trusts objectives and priorities. The Trusts success depends on all staff playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good practices are universally embedded within the organisation Understand the Trusts key priorities and those for your Directorate and Service, help translate these into key priorities for your work place Understand level one Equality and Diversity Maintain good working relationships with colleagues Demonstrate courteous behaviour To respond with humanity and kindness to every person, by listening attentively and respecting others in conversations To attend specified shifts as required Promote an effective team ethos To provide the highest quality of customer service by listening to and acting on feedback Ensure your staff mandatory and essential training is appropriate and up to date in conjunction with your line manager Fully engage in the Annual Review process Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance including laundering own uniform according to Trust policy To use all PPE as required To work in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for our customers Helping and supporting your colleagues so that you work well together to achieve common goals and objectives Take part in regular team meetings/talks to achieve the best possible outcomes for our customers To act as a role model, valuing everyones opinion and experiences To value and treat your team members equally and with respect To strive to provide excellent, innovative services that helps our patients/clients customers have a good and professionally delivered healthcare experience Ensure high standards when working individually or as part of the team and be aware of the Trusts objectives and priorities. The Trusts success depends on all staff playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good practices are universally embedded within the organisation Understand the Trusts key priorities and those for your Directorate and Service, help translate these into key priorities for your work place Understand level one Equality and Diversity Maintain good working relationships with colleagues Demonstrate courteous behaviour To respond with humanity and kindness to every person, by listening attentively and respecting others in conversations To attend specified shifts as required Promote an effective team ethos To provide the highest quality of customer service by listening to and acting on feedback Ensure your staff mandatory and essential training is appropriate and up to date in conjunction with your line manager Fully engage in the Annual Review process Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance including laundering own uniform according to Trust policy To use all PPE as required To work in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for our customers Helping and supporting your colleagues so that you work well together to achieve common goals and objectives Take part in regular team meetings/talks to achieve the best possible outcomes for our customers To act as a role model, valuing everyones opinion and experiences To value and treat your team members equally and with respect To strive to provide excellent, innovative services that helps our patients/clients customers have a good and professionally delivered healthcare experience Person Specification Assessment and Interview Essential Experiance of Cleaning in a similar environment Desirable 2 years experiance of cleaning in a similar environment or hospitality NVQ in Cleaning or Hospitality Experience Essential 2 years experiance in a similar environment Desirable NVQ Cleaning Person Specification Assessment and Interview Essential Experiance of Cleaning in a similar environment Desirable 2 years experiance of cleaning in a similar environment or hospitality NVQ in Cleaning or Hospitality Experience Essential 2 years experiance in a similar environment Desirable NVQ Cleaning 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 Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Torbay Hospital Lawes Bridge Torquay Torquay TQ12 5AR Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)