Cleaning Operative
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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Cleaning Operative
The closing date is 16 November 2026
Job summary
Are you looking for a role which allows you to balance your work and home commitments within an organisation that supports its staff? If so, come and join our fantastic domestic team at North Tyneside General Hospital as a Cleaning Operative.
The department operates between 07:00 - 20:00 and we have both morning and afternoon shifts available.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
Quite simply, the NHS could not function without our cleaning staff! Every single service in the Trust relies on the cleaning teams to keep the place clean and safe for patients, visitors and staff. You'll be part of a team striving to maintain the highest cleanliness standards in wards, departments, corridors and offices, and in doing so making a real difference to the NHS.
The successful candidate will maintain the standard of cleanliness as specified throughout the designated work area by means of approved cleaning methods.
About us
NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital -
The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.
Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
319-8331054JN-A
Job locations
North Tyneside General Hospital
Rake Lane
North Tyneside
NE29 8NH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.
- Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present.
- Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point.
- Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas.
- Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails.
- Cleaning of internal glass.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas.
- Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage.
- Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, fire drills, hygiene, the requirements of the health and safety at Work regulations and other courses as deemed necessary for the efficient working of the department.
- Any other duties as deemed appropriate.
Job responsibilities
- Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.
- Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present.
- Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point.
- Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas.
- Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails.
- Cleaning of internal glass.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas.
- Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage.
- Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, fire drills, hygiene, the requirements of the health and safety at Work regulations and other courses as deemed necessary for the efficient working of the department.
- Any other duties as deemed appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Professional Registration
Essential
- Basic Numerate & Literate Skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience cleaning
Desirable
- Customer Service training
Qualifications / Professional Registration
Essential
- Basic Numerate & Literate Skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience cleaning
Desirable
- Customer Service training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Tyneside General Hospital
Rake Lane
North Tyneside
NE29 8NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Tyneside General Hospital
Rake Lane
North Tyneside
NE29 8NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Domestic Manager
Jackie Brown
01912932510
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
319-8331054JN-A
Job locations
North Tyneside General Hospital
Rake Lane
North Tyneside
NE29 8NH
United Kingdom
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