Facilities Cleanliness Auditor(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
Role Overview
DBTH is looking for a meticulous and motivated Facilities Cleanliness Auditor to join our team supporting the Training, Auditing & Compliance Co-ordinator. This role ensures high standards of cleanliness and compliance across multiple hospital sites and supports the ongoing training and professional development of Facilities Services staff.
This position is ideal for candidates who are detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently while contributing to a team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct and monitor cleaning audits across hospital sites, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness
- Assist in the collection, analysis, and presentation of audit and quality assurance data, supporting operational and strategic decision-making
- Contribute to training programs and refresher sessions for Facilities Services staff
- Communicate effectively with ward staff, Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) colleagues, and senior leadership regarding audit outcomes and actions
- Ensure all audits are completed within agreed timeframes
- Identify areas for service improvement, efficiency, and potential cost savings
- Support continuous service development initiatives and quality improvement projects
About the Trust
DBTH serves over 440,000 people across Yorkshire, operating from three main hospitals and several community sites. With more than 7,000 staff, we are committed to high-quality patient care, inclusivity, and staff development.
Key benefits include:
- Extensive learning and development opportunities
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including NHS car lease
- Discounts on restaurants, leisure activities, and shopping
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Attributes
- Strong ability to plan, prioritise, and organise work to meet deadlines
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team
- Flexible, reliable, and willing to contribute to continuous service improvement
- Good interpersonal and communication skills to influence and motivate staff
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of facilities management practices
- Competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge & Experience
- Previous auditing experience, ideally in a healthcare environment
- Ability to problem-solve and manage tasks autonomously
- Experience in change management and service improvement
- Resilience and determination to meet objectives under pressure
Qualifications & Training
- Numeracy and literacy equivalent to GCSE level
- Willingness to undertake additional training and professional development
Compliance & Right to Work
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check required
- Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates
- Must have the right to work in the UK
Relevant links for applicants:
- Skilled Worker visa guidance
- DBS checks and Rehabilitation of Offenders guidance
- NHS Careers – Facilities and Estates roles
- Infection Prevention & Control (NHS UK)
- Health and Social Care Act – NHS cleaning standards
How to Apply
Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter referencing the post of Facilities Cleanliness Auditor – Band 3 via the NHS Jobs portal
. Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close once sufficient applications are received.
