Job overview
Band 2 Environmental Cleaner.
Working in all areas of the hospital, cleaning to a high standard inline with the national cleaning standards, the successful applicant would be required to work off site locally situated and would be required to work unsociable hours and weekends.
Main duties of the job
Cleaning in all areas of the Hospital where required and completing all high and low level cleaning, replenishing stock, machine cleaning floors and cleaning sanitary areas.
To support and deliver a full Patient Environment cleaning service. Delivering an enhanced patient experience and support the Trust in providing a cohesive, cost effective, efficient and fully compliant Environmental Cleanliness service.
To maintain the standards set out in the National Clearing Standards and improving compliance with the Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment. To be able to work on your own initiative with the support and guidance of the Housekeeper Coordinators(s).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full job description and person specification is available as a supporting document for your information.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Enjoys working as part of a team
- Knowledge of NHS National Specification of Cleaning Standards, COSHH ((Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
Desirable
- Knowledge of Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Friendly, Approachable, and Committed. Self-motivated. Hard working dedicated and an effective team member Caring nature, reliable and respectful of confidentiality.
- Professional and positive approach
- Customer/Patient focused
- Willingness to explore new ways of thinking (innovation)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Engages in effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues
- Able to make judgements on routine cleaning issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of cleaning equipment and colour coding
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Good standard of Education and the English Language - no specific qualification
Desirable
- Hold or working towards an accredited “Environmental cleaning qualification or the ability to achieve within 6 months of taking up post
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This advert is for Environmental Cleaners with The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum, pro rata if part time. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jun 2026.
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