Job summary
- Main area
- Cleaning
- Grade
- LLW - NON AFC Grade A
- Contract
- Permanent: LLW - Non AFC
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Various Part Time Opportunities Available)
- Job ref
- 343-8124008-PT-A
- Employer
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Epsom General Hospital
- Town
- Epsom
- Salary
- £15.42 Per Hour including HCAS
- Salary period
- Hourly
- Closing
- 17/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Cleaning Assistant – Epsom Hospital
LLW - NON AFC Grade A
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.
Job overview
Previous applicants who have applied for a cleaning vacancy with the Trust over the last 9 months need not apply
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
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Provides cleaning services in accordance with training, throughout the hospital as assigned by their Supervisor/Manager.
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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.
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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
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Responsible for cleaning during and after reported infectious outbreaks to reduce / remove the risk of infection throughout the hospital.
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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.
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Clean clinical & non-clinical areas (including sanitary areas and thoroughfares), ensuring the hospital is perceived as clean from the moment of entry.
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Carries out ad-hoc tasks as required by their supervisor to ensure the hospital remains contractually compliant
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Provides a great level of customer service to all patients, staff and various stakeholders
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Working for our organisation
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals Trust and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Willingness to complete appropriate qualification and training (COSHH Procedures, Infection and Prevention Control)
- Good basic education which includes reading and writing and basic numeric skills
Desirable criteria
- BICSc Qualification / NVQ or equivalent
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
- Able to read, write and converse in English
- Able to understand and following written and verbal instructions
- Effective oral and written communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in cleaning industry
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous Cleaning experience in a Health Care setting
Desirable criteria
- Have Cleaning experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Vincent Hazeltine
- Job title
- Cleaning Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07391863159
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