Cleaning Assistant - St Helier
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Carlshlton, SM5 1AAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£12.92
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 November 2026
7 days leftJob description
PreviousApplicants who have applied over the last 9 months need not apply We are looking for caring and detailed oriented cleaners to make a real diff...
- - Provides cleaning servicesin accordance withtraining, throughout the hospital as assigned by their Supervisor/Manager.
- Ensureshigh standardsof 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 anyapparentdeficiencies in systems of work or equipmentprovided thatpose 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 hospitalremainscontractually compliant
- Provides a great level of customer service to all patients,staffand various stakeholders
- ** Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change***
We offeran extensive range of services, includingcancer,pathology,surgery, andgynaecologyto over 490,000 people insouth westLondon andnorth eastSurrey. Weoperatetwo busy general hospitals,Epsom HospitalandSt Helier Hospital, andrun services from other locations, includingSutton Hospital. We are also part of two innovativeintegratedcare partnerships -Sutton Health and Careand Surrey Downs Health and Care.
St Helier Hospital is home to theSouth West Thames Renal and Transplantation UnitandQueen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to theSouth West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals haveAccident and Emergency departments (A&E)andMaternity services (Obstetrics).
Withnearly 900,000people coming to our hospitals for care and treatment every year, our almost 5,000 staff and 500 volunteers work around the clock to keep our busy hospitals running smoothly.
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
Experience
Essential: - Have Cleaning experience
Desirable: - Previous Cleaning experience in a Health Care setting
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
30 October 2026
Last checked
30 October 2026
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