Job requirements
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Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous Cleaning experience in a Health Care setting
- Knowledge and skills
Able to read, write and converse in English
- Knowledge and skills
Able to understand and following written and verbal instructions
- Knowledge and skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
- Qualifications and Training
Willingness to complete appropriate qualification and training (COSHH Procedures, Infection and Prevention Control)
- Qualifications and Training
Good basic education which includes reading and writing and basic numeric skills
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Have Cleaning experience
- Knowledge and skills
Experience of working in cleaning industry
- Qualifications and Training
BICSc Qualification / NVQ or equivalent
Job overview
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
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This advert is for Cleaning Assistant with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Epsom, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £15.42 Per Hour including HCAS. The contract type is Permanent: LLW - Non AFC. The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.
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