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Job summary

Main area
Cleaning
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week (4 nights per week on rota, working 23:00-07:00, to include some Bank Holidays and weekends)
Job ref
050-EA128-0726
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Town
Bangor
Salary
£26,300 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/07/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Domestic Services Assistant – Deep Clean Operative

Band 2

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

 

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Domestic Services Assistant – Deep Clean Operative to work 30 hours per week (4 nights per week on rota, working 23:00-07:00, to include some Bank Holidays and weekends).

General cleaning duties ensuring all areas within health care environments are cleaned to the standard laid down in the National Standards for Cleanliness in Wales, and in line with the Cleaning Responsibility Framework (CRF). This will include all wards, clinical areas, departments, offices, and public areas. Providing a thorough deep clean and decontamination of building fabric and equipment as necessary.

Main duties of the job

The Deep Clean Operative will carry out cleaning, enhanced cleaning and decontamination tasks in a variety of settings including wards, clinics, treatment rooms, offices, waiting rooms, public areas etc. Their area of work will be all BCUHB locations within the locality and non BCUHB buildings as requested.  All tasks are to be carried out in line with departmental SOPs, COSHH Regulations & Cleaning Responsibility Framework at frequencies set out in Standards for Cleanliness in Wales or as requested.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Good standard of general education
  • Basic numeracy and literacy skills
  • Full Valid Driving Licence
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ Level 2 In Cleaning Services
  • Knowledge of COSHH
  • Knowledge of National Colour Coding System

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of cleaning (in a non domestic situation)
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in a similar role
  • Experience of working as part of a team

Values

Essential criteria
  • In line with those of BCUHB

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Able to organise and prioritise own workload
  • Able to follow instruction
  • Able to follow set routines and adapt own work priorities
  • Ability to work as a member of a team
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to speak Welsh
  • Demonstrate care, compassion, competence and good communication skills

Other

Desirable criteria
  • Able to work hours flexibly

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Julie Chmara
Job title
Hotel Services Assistant Manager - Domestics
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 851191
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