# Cleaning Assistant – Epsom Hospital > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cleaning-assistant-epsom-hospital/470a984c-e3e8-46de-8ebd-33a541073bec - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cleaning-assistant-epsom-hospital/470a984c-e3e8-46de-8ebd-33a541073bec.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Epsom General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £12.92 Per Hour plus HCAS outer - **Contract type:** Permanent: Not Agenda for Change contract, please note varying terms and conditions - **Employment type:** 40 hours per week (Various Part Time Opportunities Available) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-13T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-30T07:30:32.824Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Epsom/Epsom_St_Helier_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Cleaning/Cleaning-v8404387 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8404387?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Previous applicants who have applied for a cleaning vacancy with the Trust over the last 9 months need not apply Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals Trust are excited to be recruiting for new Cleaning Assistants to maintain cleanliness within our hospitals and environments, contributing to a healthy patient experience. Whilst this can be a physically challenging role it reaps great job satisfaction in the knowledge post holders can make a real difference, ensuring that we provide the best possible environment to assist patient recovery. Please note that whilst we provide a 24/7 service we are currently recruiting for various part time roles, working days, evenings, nights and weekends. Availability will be discussed at any potential interviews. ### Main duties of the job Provides cleaning services in accordance with training, throughout the hospital as assigned by their Supervisor/Manager. Ensures high standards of cleaning within both clinical and non-clinical areas of the hospital. All areas are to be cleaned to the prevailing standards. Cleans ward areas according to a schedule ensuring the environment is to the highest standard, and that infection risks are kept to a minimum. For example; high dusting, damp dusting, floor area, fixtures and fittings, low dusting Responsible for cleaning during and after reported infectious outbreaks to reduce / remove the risk of infection throughout the hospital. Brings to the attention of the line manager any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that pose danger or risks to health and safety. Clean clinical & non-clinical areas (including sanitary areas and thoroughfares), ensuring the hospital is perceived as clean from the moment of entry. Carries out ad-hoc tasks as required by their supervisor to ensure the hospital remains contractually compliant Provides a great level of customer service to all patients, staff and various stakeholders ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. ### Applicant requirements This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Have Cleaning experience **Desirable** - Previous Cleaning experience in a Health Care setting ### Knowledge and skills **Essential** - Able to read, write and converse in English - Able to understand and following written and verbal instructions - Effective oral and written communication skills **Desirable** - Experience of working in cleaning industry ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Willingness to complete appropriate qualification and training (COSHH Procedures, Infection and Prevention Control) - Good basic education which includes reading and writing and basic numeric skills **Desirable** - BICSc Qualification / NVQ or equivalent ## Documents - [dbs policy (pdf, 101.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=677) - [job description (pdf, 318.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10736148) - [we're here to care (doc, 39.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=678) - [jd supplementary information (pdf, 151.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1953) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.