Job requirements
Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Personal qualities
Demonstrates WSFT FIRST values of Fairness, Inclusivity, Respect, Safety and Teamwork.
- Personal qualities
Professional and approachable.
- Personal qualities
Adaptable and resilient.
- Personal qualities
Committed to continuous improvement.
- Personal qualities
Self-motivated and evidence of good attendance and timekeeping
- Skills & Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Skills & Abilities
Strong analytical and reporting skills.
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to use Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Skills & Abilities
Attention to detail.
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience & Knowledge
Experience of undertaking audits, inspections or monitoring activities
- Experience & Knowledge
Experience of producing reports and analysing data.
- Experience & Knowledge
Knowledge of health and safety and infection prevention principles.
- Experience & Knowledge
Experience of working with a range of stakeholders.
- Education & Qualification
Educated to Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Personal qualities
Understanding of NHS values and culture.
- Skills & Abilities
Experience of specialist audit software and reporting systems.
- Experience & Knowledge
Experience within healthcare, facilities management or environmental services.
- Experience & Knowledge
Knowledge of NHS National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness and PLACE assessments
- Education & Qualification
Certificate in Infection Prevention & Control.
Job overview
The Estates & Facilities Cleanliness Audit and Monitoring Officer will operate a robust monitoring system based on the National Standards of Cleanliness.
To promote safe standards of cleanliness in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness across all healthcare environments and encourage quality improvements where identified.
To inspect and advise clinical areas on the ward and departmental requirements prior to the commissioning of new developments.
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Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for delivering the Trust's cleanliness audit programme across hospital and community sites in line with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness.
The role provides assurance that cleaning standards are consistently achieved, supports compliance with infection prevention and control requirements, and promotes continuous quality improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Undertaking routine cleanliness audits across all clinical and non-clinical areas in accordance with national standards.
- Monitoring and reporting on audit outcomes, identifying trends, and producing performance reports for managers.
- Working collaboratively with clinical, estates and facilities teams to develop and monitor improvement plans where standards are not met.
- Investigating cleanliness-related complaints and incidents, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
- Providing advice, guidance and training to staff on cleanliness standards, audit processes and infection prevention requirements.
- Monitoring environmental standards, reporting maintenance issues, and supporting improvements to the patient environment.
- Maintaining audit documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the Trust's cleanliness monitoring system.
- Acting as the Trust's lead contact for the electronic cleanliness audit system and ensuring it remains fit for purpose
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for more details on the job role.
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This advert is for Cleanliness Auditor - Community with West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Bury St Edmunds, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Auditor role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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