Deep Clean Operative

About the role

Applications are invited for the post of Domestic Services Assistant – Deep Clean Operative to work 30 hours per week (4 nights per week on rota, 23:00-07:00, including some bank holidays and weekends). This role involves general cleaning duties ensuring all areas within healthcare environments are cleaned to the standards laid down in the National Standards for Cleanliness in Wales and in line with the Cleaning Responsibility Framework (CRF).

The Deep Clean Operative will carry out cleaning, enhanced cleaning and decontamination tasks in a variety of settings including wards, clinics, treatment rooms, offices, waiting rooms and public areas across all BCUHB locations within the locality and non‑BCUHB buildings as requested. All tasks are performed in line with departmental SOPs, COSHH regulations and the Cleaning Responsibility Framework at frequencies set out in the Standards for Cleanliness in Wales or as requested.

• General cleaning duties across wards, clinical areas, departments, offices, and public areas.
• Provide thorough deep clean and decontamination of building fabric and equipment.
• Perform cleaning, enhanced cleaning and decontamination tasks in various settings (wards, clinics, treatment rooms, offices, waiting rooms, public areas).
• Follow departmental SOPs, COSHH regulations and the Cleaning Responsibility Framework.

• Good standard of general education.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Full valid driving licence.
• NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning Services.
• Knowledge of COSHH.
• Knowledge of National Colour Coding System.
• Experience of cleaning in a non‑domestic setting.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Experience working as part of a team.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
• Ability to follow instruction and set routines.
• Ability to adapt work priorities.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to speak Welsh (desirable).
• Demonstrate care, compassion, competence and good communication skills.

BCUHB is committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcomes applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.