Job overview

An opportunity has arisen at  Weymouth Hospital to join the Facilities Team, with the main emphasis on Cleaning duties in the role 

Applicants should be enthusiastic, motivated and able to work as part of a team and also on their own.

We have two part time positions, each for 15 hours per week, working 5pm-8pm each weekday evening, with an opportunity to work additional hours for annual leave cover as hours arise. 

Full training, induction and uniform will be provided and we also offer generous annual leave entitlement as well as a pension scheme

For an informal chat or a paper application form, please contact Siobhan Baxter 07770 538357

This post is part of the Facilities & Estates Service that Dorset Healthcare may transfer to an NHS wholly owned subsidiary company, from November 2025 or later. This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing, expanding, organisation with a strong commitment to NHS values and putting patients first. The NHS wholly owned subsidiary will continue to offer NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, including NHS pensions, to staff who transfer as well as new staff it recruits itself. 

Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Main duties of the job

This is a multi tasking role  focuses on cleaning duties within the role, whilst supporting ad-hoc porter o catering duties.  Our facilities team members perform a vital part of our hard working team and without them the Hospital would not be able to operate. 

Cleaning: Provide an effective cleaning service, to meet NHS cleanliness standards as a minimum. Working across the main hospital, emptying bins,  cleaning toilets, clinic spaces, corridors and stairwells .

Portering

Provision of appropriate portering services which will include  the safe moving and storing of deliveries and equipment, performing routine health and safety tasks and supporting the general team in their activities. 

Catering To contribute to the delivery of Catering Services in the Hospital.  Ad-hoc support to assist in the production  of sandwiches/salads and deliver patient food.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Please ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash

Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us?  If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period, you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction.  Please contact the recruitment team if you require further information

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. 

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. 

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.