Job Summary

Bank hours when available Monday to Sunday from either morning, midday, evening covering Penrith Hospital. Undertake a range of cleaning duties within the Hospital Premises. Each site has various start time and finish times. 6am will be the earliest start time and 8pm will be the latest finish time.

Main Duties of the Job

• Collect linen stores as required.
• Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Comply with responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable adults, ensuring attendance at appropriate training.
• Vacuum carpets, ensuring cleanliness.
• Carry out damp dusting of furniture and fittings at high and low levels.
• Mop floor areas and maintain floors using electrical equipment when necessary.
• Check electrical equipment is in good condition and currently PAT tested.
• Clean toilets, baths and washbasins.
• Empty all bins and dispose of waste appropriately, ensuring waste management regulations are followed.
• Clean equipment after use.
• Assist with ward or departmental duties as appropriate.
• Undertake second cleaning of bodily fluids as required.
• Guard against the potential risk associated with needle stick injuries, especially in toilet areas.
• Wear uniform and protective clothing provided, as instructed.
• Make beds as requested.

About Us

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': Being a clinically led organisation; Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust; A positive patient experience every time; A great place to work; Managing our money well. As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Job Details

• Date posted: 28 April 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: £25,272 a year, per annum pro rata
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 262-A-26-7962581
• Job locations: Penrith Hospital, Bridge Lane, Penrith, CA11 8HX

Job Description

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

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Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service: 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. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years; Flexible working Scheme; NHS Discounts*; Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*; Excellent opportunities for development*; Competitive NHS Pension scheme; Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems. *Subject to eligibility.

Important Information: Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential: NVQ 1 in cleaning & support services or equivalent; BICSc certification or equivalent.

Desirable: NVQ 2 in cleaning & support services or equivalent; Food Hygiene Level 2.

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential: Good communication skills; Able to work alone and in a team; Ability to use initiative appropriately; Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures; Equality issues.

Personal Circumstances

Essential: Enthusiasm; Willing to learn.

Other Requirements

Essential: Flexible regarding shift patterns and hours worked; Commitment to undertake training as required.

Employer Details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: Penrith Hospital, Bridge Lane, Penrith, CA11 8HX

Employer's website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/

Employer Contact Details

For questions about the job, contact: Domestic Services Manager, Louise Stephenson at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or [contact hidden].