# Ward Hygienist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ward-hygienist/7612798b-290c-4e6a-9786-2dca8524928b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/ward-hygienist/7612798b-290c-4e6a-9786-2dca8524928b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Hull - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week (over 5 days) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-17T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-03T15:22:09.480Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Yorkshire/Hull/Hull_University_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Theatres/Theatres-v8083880 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8083880?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.hull.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An  exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated person to join the team within Theatres at Hull Royal Infirmary in the role of Hygienist. You will work alongside the Theatre/Nursing team and fellow hygienists to ensure that high standards are maintained to deliver a quality service. The working days are Mon - Fridays, with no weekend working at present, subject to change with service requirements. ### Main duties of the job The Hygienist Job role includes maintaining national standards of cleanliness  in relation to the direct patient environment and equipment within the Theatre environment, whilst adhering to infection control policies. The successful applicant will need to have good communication skills, be flexible to meet the needs of the service  and be able to work under their own initiative, escalating issues including broken and faulty equipment as necessary. Knowledge of working in a care environment would be an advantage but not essential. Academic qualifications are not essential although IT skills would be an advantage as reporting broken equipment is done electronically. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position. We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated person to join the team within Theatres at Hull Royal Infirmary in the role of Hygienist. You will work alongside the Theatre/Nursing team and fellow hygienists to ensure that high standards are maintained to deliver a quality service. The working days are Mon - Fridays, with no weekend working at present, subject to change with service requirements. ## Job Description The Hygienist Job role includes maintaining national standards of cleanliness in relation to the direct patient environment and equipment within the Theatre environment, whilst adhering to infection control policies. The successful applicant will need to have good communication skills, be flexible to meet the needs of the service and be able to work under their own initiative, escalating issues including broken and faulty equipment as necessary. Knowledge of working in a care environment would be an advantage but not essential. Academic qualifications are not essential although IT skills would be an advantage as reporting broken equipment is done electronically. ## Responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position. We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK. ## Person Specification ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Good time keeper - Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service ### Application Completion **Essential** - ALL sections of application form FULLY completed ### Education/ Qualifications **Essential** - Previous evidence of studying basic maths and English. **Desirable** - English & Maths GCSE or equivelant ### Special Attributes and other **Essential** - Shows motivation in developing new skills - High level of interpersonal skills - Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy - Flexible and reliable ### Knowledge, Training & Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a busy environment. **Desirable** - Experience of working in a Hospital setting ### Communication and Interpersonal Skills **Essential** - Awareness of Infection Control and Prevention - Good communication - verbal/written - Be able to work on own initiative - Works well with in a team - Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality - Ability to prioritise workload associated with changing environment/patient demands **Desirable** - Show knowledge of health and safety issues ## Documents - [our promise (pdf, 313.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1964) - [job description (pdf, 433.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10380744) - [remarkable people (pdf, 3.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1965) - [additional information (pdf, 308.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1963) ## 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.