External Cleaning

Job summaryA vacancy has arisen for an External Cleaner to join the Patient Services Department at QA Hospital.

SHIFT - 12.00pm to 8.00pm - Monday to Friday Candidates will be expected to work outside in all weather conditions as part of their duties. A full uniform and any required personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided.

Enthusiasm and flexibility are essential qualities required.

Patient Services provides a comprehensive cleaning service across QA Hospital. This includes the cleaning in all wards, departments, communal areas, and residential accommodation, as well as the ongoing maintanance and upkeep of the hospital grounds to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff.

The post is monthly paid. The successful applicants will receive a first-class training package, which incorporates on and off the job training with the use of large machinery. Other benefits include a generous annual leave entitlement and the opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) form to be  LINE WITH TRUST GUIDELINES THIS POST REQUIRES CANDIDATES TO PROVIDE 3 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT AND/OR PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES.FM Services and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust has a smoke-free policy. You are unable to smoke inside or in the grounds of any of our premises

The Trust is committed to valuing the benefits of diversity in its staff and committed to equal opportunities.

Main duties of the job Collection and disposal of clinical
and domestic waste from the grounds and residences and other areas as directed.

The
sweeping of the hospital entrances and pathways, road ways and car parks and
any other areas requested on site.

Emptying
of bins and replacing bin bags.

Clearance
of leaf litter, cigarette Butts and other Litter from around the site.

To carry out minor maintenance
tasks within the hospital grounds for which training has been provided i.e. grounds
small equipment, including cleaning of this equipment.

Ability to work on own initiative, at times unsupervised and to respond to requests in a polite manner.

Lift
and transport furniture, stores and stock as required, occasionally these can
are very heavy desks, cabinets, and boxes.

Any other duties in accordance with
the needs of the service and as detailed in the service specification.

Staff may be allocated to specific
hospitals/areas of work, but will remain flexible and can be transferred at the
discretion of the Patient Services Manager and Supervisors.

Excellent communication skills to
defuse situations that can lead to occasional abusive or violent
situations. This includes controlling
and pacifying patients and relatives whilst waiting for security to attend any
incident.

Carry out the movement of beds,
chairs, and equipment during a Major Incident or Fire as directed.

About us Equans
working in Partnership with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

The
Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for our patients and
communities and was rated good by the Care Quality Commission report published
2020 and became a University Hospital.

We
are ranked as the third in the country for research; embedding education and
training across the organisation and we continuously strive to achieve our core
values which are at the heart of everything we do.

The
Trusts main hub is the QAH, starting life as a military hospital over a century
ago and now one of the largest hospitals on the south coast. The Trust provides
comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of
675,000 people across South East Hampshire.

The
Trust employs over 8,000 staff and are #ProudtobePHU; our patients come from
all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of
backgrounds, not just because its the right thing to do, but because it makes
our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for providing
outstanding care and support for patients, colleagues and our community you
will find a home at
recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring
in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender
identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans
status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Details Date posted
09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 2

Salary
25,272 a year

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference numberCJob locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road Portsmouth…