Estates - Cleanliness Technician

  • Department Domestic Services Department
  • Salary £24,465.00 – £24,465 per annum
  • Closing Date 30/09/2025
  • Location Shrewsbury
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 2
  • Job ref 223-SCT-680 | Trac ID: 7457938
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours Full time and part time available (please see advert text)

Job overview

We have multiple exciting opportunities available for highly motivated individuals to join our Cleanliness Services Team and be part of a front line team enhancing patient experience by delivering high standards of cleanliness.

This is an alternate weekend working position. Shift pattern will be discussed further during interview.

We have part time evening positions (20 hours per week), working 5pm-9pm and full time positions (37.5 hours per week, 5 shifts per week with alternate weekend working), working 8am-4pm available. 

Full training will be given.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.  We look forward to receiving your application for employment.  In the event of an extremely high response to this advertisement the post will be closed early.  

Main duties of the job

  • This role involves keeping all areas of the hospital clean and safe by following set cleaning procedures.
  • You will help move clean linen to wards and staff accommodation.
  • You’ll use cleaning tools and chemicals safely, following health and safety rules.
  • You’ll remove waste properly and make sure warning signs are used while cleaning.
  • You’ll work across different parts of the hospital and may help train new staff.
  • You’ll also speak with patients and staff to explain your work and follow special cleaning steps when needed.

Working for your organisation

The team of Cleanliness Technicians are made up of Trust staff who are responsible for cleaning the whole hospital. Our aim is to ensure a safe and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors. We work closely with IPC and wards and departments to ensure our high standards are maintained. We are a large team covering various shift patterns and our goal is to provide  the best service we can.

We pride ourselves on supporting each other and other teams within the Trust.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Julie O'Donoghue
Cleanliness Manager
julie.odonoghue@nhs.net
01743 261000 ext 3131 

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The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems. This is to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation. 

If successful, by completing the NHS Jobs application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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