Cleaning Operative

Contract - Permanent
Hours - Various shift patterns available (up to 27.5 hours per week)
Base - York Hospital
Are you looking for a post based within our York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management Team?
Are you a strong team player, kind, friendly and motivated?
Then we may have the role for you
York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (YTHFM) are looking for an approachable and flexible Cleaning Operative to join our team in York. Experience is not necessary as full training will be given, but a willingness to learn and develop your skills is essential.
The working patterns for these roles are
- Monday to Friday 14:00-20:00
Monday to Friday 17:00-22:00
Saturday / Sunday 07:30-14:00
The main responsibilities of the role are maintaining levels of cleanliness throughout a designated area.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to;
Ensuring that the ward/area you are assigned to is cleaned in accordance with the work schedule for that area. This will include lifting items and operating cleaning machinery, some of which is industrial standard
Undertaking specialist cleaning as required under the guidance of the Facilities Supervisor and/or Nurse in Charge and/or Infection Prevention Department
Using machinery/equipment in accordance with your training to prevent endangering yourself and others
Ensuring all the cleaning materials and disposables are used economically and are stored securely and safely in your work area
Ensuring that whilst carrying out your duties the correct colour coded equipment is used to prevent cross contamination
You will work without immediate supervision so must be able to prioritise and use your own initiative. Tasks may need to be completed under time and other pressures, but you will maintain standards and pride in your work.
We are looking for people who are able to read, write and converse in English. You will also have a basic understanding of/are willing to complete appropriate qualifications and training in:
knowledge of cleaning procedures,
COSHH procedures
infection prevention and control
Relevant water systems training
Use of equipment such as floor cleaning machinery
**To find out more about working for our Trust, please visit**:
Our benefits
**We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including**:

- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
**A full description of the role is available in the attachment**: job description.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
As p art of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy, and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Health’s standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.
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