External Cleaning in Southampton

A vacancy has arisen for an External Cleaner to join the Patient Services Department at QA Hospital.

SHIFT: 12.00pm to 8.00pm - Monday to Friday

Candidates will be expected to work outside in all weather conditions as part of their duties. A full uniform and any required personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided. Enthusiasm and flexibility are essential qualities required.

Patient Services provides a comprehensive cleaning service across QA Hospital. This includes the cleaning in all wards, departments, communal areas, and residential accommodation, as well as the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the hospital grounds to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

The post is monthly paid. The successful applicants will receive a first-class training package, which incorporates on and off the job training with the use of large machinery. Other benefits include a generous annual leave entitlement and the opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) form to be completed.

CLOSING DATE: 17 AUGUST 2026

IN LINE WITH TRUST GUIDELINES THIS POST REQUIRES CANDIDATES TO PROVIDE 3 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT AND/OR PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES.

FM Services and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust has a smoke-free policy. You are unable to smoke inside or in the grounds of any of our premises. The Trust is committed to valuing the benefits of diversity in its staff and committed to equal opportunities.

Main duties of the job:

• Collection and disposal of clinical and domestic waste from the grounds and residences and other areas as directed.
• The sweeping of the hospital entrances and pathways, roadways and car parks and any other areas requested on site.
• Emptying of bins and replacing bin bags.
• Clearance of leaf litter, cigarette butts, and other litter from around the site.
• To carry out minor maintenance tasks within the hospital grounds for which training has been provided, i.e. grounds small equipment, including cleaning of this equipment.
• Ability to work on own initiative, at times unsupervised and to respond to requests in a polite manner.
• Lift and transport furniture, stores, and stock as required, occasionally these can be very heavy desks, cabinets, and boxes.
• Any other duties in accordance with the needs of the service and as detailed in the service specification.
• Staff may be allocated to specific hospitals/areas of work, but will remain flexible and can be transferred at the discretion of the Patient Services Manager and Supervisors.
• Excellent communication skills to defuse situations that can lead to occasional abusive or violent situations.
• This includes controlling and pacifying patients and relatives whilst waiting for security to attend any incident.
• Carry out the movement of beds, chairs, and equipment during a Major Incident or Fire as directed.

About us:

Equans working in Partnership with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. The Trust is committed to driving excellence in care for our patients and communities and was rated good by the Care Quality Commission report published 2020 and became a University Hospital.

The Trust provides comprehensive secondary care and specialist services to a local population of 675,000 people across South East Hampshire. The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and are #ProudtobePHU; our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for providing outstanding care and support for patients, colleagues, and our community you will find a home at PHU.

In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Details:

Date posted: 04 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £25,272 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: C9192-26-0024

Job locations: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities:

• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.
• Adhere to Trust policies and procedures, e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Equal Opportunities, No Smoking.
• Respect the confidentiality of all matters that they may learn relating to their employment and other members of staff.
• All staff are expected to respect the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998.
• The duties will vary according to the specific needs of Portsmouth Hospitals.
• In compliance with the Trust's practices and procedures associated with the control of infection, you are required to adhere to Trust Infection Control Policies assuring compliance with all defined infection control standards at all times.
• Protect patients, staff, and visitors from infection by performing hand hygiene when entering or leaving clinical areas and after each contact with a patient or patient's equipment.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

Essential: Enthusiasm and flexibility are essential qualities required.

Desirable: Enthusiasm and flexibility are essential qualities required.

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.