Job summary 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 areasTo 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 guidelinesTo 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. About us Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: - We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe 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 > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus 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. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 453-24-696116 Job locations Lynfield Mount Hospital Heights Lane Bradford BD9 6DP Job description Job 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 Trusts 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. Job description Job 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 Trusts 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 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 Understanding of COSHH Experience Essential Experience of either food service or cleaning within a healthcare environment Person Specification Qualifications Essential 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 Understanding of COSHH Experience Essential Experience of either food service or cleaning within a healthcare environment 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Lynfield Mount Hospital Heights Lane Bradford BD9 6DP Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)