About this role
Job summary CLEANERS AND HOUSEKEEPERS WANTED
Do you want to make a difference to your local community?
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for flexible and reliable individuals to work as Facilities Technicians (Patient Environment)
We currently have permanent vacancies, for Facilities Technicians to work as Ward Housekeepers on Wards, department areas or public spaces. Various posts are available for Monday to Friday work patterns at St James University Hospital (SJUH) or the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI)
- POST TYPE ONE: 12:00 - 18:30
- POST TYPE TWO: 12:30 - 19:00
- POST TYPE THREE: 13:00 - 19:30
- POST TYPE FOUR: 15:00 - 19:00
- POST TYPE FIVE: 14:30 - 18:30
- POST TYPE SIX: 16:00-19:00
- POST TYPE SEVEN: 17:00 - 20:00
- POST TYPE EIGHT: 07:30-14:00
Successful applicants will be invited to an interview assessment centre held on 25th July 2026.
The assessment centre will consist of an interview with set questions for the candidates around activities such as cleaning, ward food service, task prioritisation and infection prevention. Details of this can be found the attached job description.
There will also be a short interactive test where the candidate is asked to take part in a mock patient interaction relating to something likely to be within the role expectation such as asking for directions, or completing the meal food order.
A full enhanced DBS check will be required for all roles.
Main duties of the job Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest employers in Leeds, employing over 20,000 staff and providing care to 1.6 million patients every year. The Estates and Facilities team keep the Trust's sites running and manage one of the largest estate portfolios across the NHS. With over 2,300 staff, we provide a range of Estates & Facilities management services and ensure our buildings and environments are fit for purpose, clean and safe.
Whether we're cleaning wards, maintaining buildings, monitoring environmental impact, providing staff childcare, delivering hot meals to patients, or patrolling our sites, we support the delivery of patient care. Guided by our Leeds Way Values, we are committed to creating the best place to work and being the employer of choice for estates and facilities in the region.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact:
[email protected] Shortlisting Date: 15/07/2026 Interview Date: 25/07/2026
Job Summary CLEANERS AND HOUSEKEEPERS WANTED
Do you want to make a difference to your local community?
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for flexible and reliable individuals to work as Facilities Technicians (Patient Environment)
We currently have permanent vacancies, for Facilities Technicians to work as Ward Housekeepers on Wards, department areas or public spaces. Various posts are available for Monday to Friday work patterns at St James University Hospital (SJUH) or the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI)
- POST TYPE ONE: 12:00 - 18:30
- POST TYPE TWO: 12:30 - 19:00
- POST TYPE THREE: 13:00 - 19:30
- POST TYPE FOUR: 15:00 - 19:00
- POST TYPE FIVE: 14:30 - 18:30
- POST TYPE SIX: 16:00-19:00
- POST TYPE SEVEN: 17:00 - 20:00
- POST TYPE EIGHT: 07:30-14:00
Successful applicants will be invited to an interview assessment centre held on 25th July 2026.
The assessment centre will consist of an interview with set questions for the candidates around activities such as cleaning, ward food service, task prioritisation and infection prevention. Details of this can be found the attached job description.
There will also be a short interactive test where the candidate is asked to take part in a mock patient interaction relating to something likely to be within the role expectation such as asking for directions, or completing the meal food order.
A full enhanced DBS check will be required for all roles.
Why you should join our Team Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest employers in Leeds, employing over 20,000 staff and providing care to 1.6 million patients every year. The Estates and Facilities team keep the Trust's sites running and manage one of the largest estate portfolios across the NHS. With over 2,300 staff, we provide a range of Estates & Facilities management services and ensure our buildings and environments are fit for purpose, clean and safe.
Whether we're cleaning wards, maintaining buildings, monitoring environmental impact, providing staff childcare, delivering hot meals to patients, or patrolling our sites, we support the delivery of patient care. Guided by our Leeds Way Values, we are committed to creating the best place to work and being the employer of choice for estates and facilities in the region.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
What you will bring to the role The ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, a good team player and able to work on their own initiative and will demonstrate the Leeds Way Values, these being:-
- Patient Centred
- Accountable
- Collaborative
- Fair
- Empowered
Cleaning all areas of allocation to the required standards and using the approved and trained techniques
Complete the delivery of / support the delivery of the patient meal service
Replenishment of consumable items within area of allocation
Removal of waste materials and disposal of such in correct waste disposal streams
Operation of any cleaning equipment trained to facilitate allocated duties (ie regen oven, vacuum, floor cleaning equipment)
Able to record all information required as part of the completion of duties
Attend training sessions required to allow the completion of allocated duties
Full Training and a uniform will be provided.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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Experience Essential
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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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)