Cleaner, Commercial Cleaning

Domestic Cleaner – NHS Community Hospitals

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust – Newton Abbot Community Hospital, West Golds Road, Jetty Marsh, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2SL
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Working 30 hours per week on 5 x 6‑hour shifts (7:00 am – 1:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm) covering Monday to Sunday (including weekends).

Pay: Band 2 – £12.71 per hour Mon‑Fri, Saturdays and nights £17.64, Sundays £22.90.

We are looking for dedicated Domestic Cleaners to join the NHSP bank scheme and support the Facilities Team in creating safe, clean and welcoming environments for patients, visitors and staff across our Community Hospitals.

Two positions are available:

• Position 1: Covering Newton Abbot, Dawlish and Teignmouth Community Hospitals.
• Position 2: Covering Newton Abbot, Brixham, Totnes and Paignton Community Hospitals.

You will be scheduled to work at one site per day, with rotas provided in advance so you will always know which hospital you are due to work at. Successful candidates must be able to travel independently to their allocated site when required.

This is a temporary but ongoing placement with no set end date, providing a great opportunity for continued work and the potential for long‑term engagement.

• Clean floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, fittings, doors, windows and sanitary facilities using approved methods and equipment.
• Safely manage and dispose of waste in accordance with Trust Waste Policy.
• Replenish consumables including soap, toilet rolls and other supplies.
• Clean blinds, internal windows and change curtains when required.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is cleaned and stored correctly after use.
• Report faults, maintenance issues and equipment defects promptly.

Essential:

• Experience with in a professional cleaning role.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle, able to travel independently to allocated sites.
• Willingness to undertake all required training and attend mandatory training and refresher sessions.
• Comfortable working with nursing teams, patients and members of the public.
• Willingness to occasionally work in unpleasant conditions, including warm ward‑based kitchen environments.

Desirable:

• Previous NHS or healthcare setting experience.