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Working for us

Working for us

Wondering what it's like to be an RUH cleaner?

Are you a good communicator? Do you like working in a team? Can you work to deadlines? Do you have strong attention to detail and high standards?

Then you could be just what the RUH cleaning department is looking for!

A clean hospital environment is essential for providing a safe healthcare environment for our patients so as a cleaner you will play a vital role in our hospital and the wellbeing of our patients.

We are looking for hard working people to join the cleaning team on a full or part time basis. There are a variety of shifts available, for example:

15 hours per week: 16:00-19:00 Monday to Friday
37.5 hours per week: 6:00-14:00 Monday to Friday
30 hours per week: 7:30-13:30 Monday to Friday

Previous experience as a cleaner is not essential but you must be able to:

  • Demonstrate a flexible approach to their workload
  • Work quickly and to deadlines
  • Show high standards in the quality of their work
  • Be able to work to Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) guidelines
  • Able to work to infection control guidelines
  • Communicate well with colleagues, patients and the public
  • Enjoy working as part of a team

As part of the RUH you will enjoy:

  • 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Competitive enhanced rates for weekend and bank holiday working
  • Opportunity to progress and study for a NVQ / QCF qualification
  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
  • Opportunities for overtime
  • On-site subsidised restaurant facilities, a gym and outdoor swimming pool
  • Competitive on-site nursery

For more information, please contact the Cleaning Department on 01225 821117.

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