Cleaning Assistant

Transformationunitgm; Sutton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare employer in Sutton is seeking a part-time Cleaning Assistant to ensure cleanliness in hospital facilities during evening shifts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for cleaning both clinical and non-clinical areas, with a focus on high standards and infection control. Previous experience in cleaning, particularly in healthcare, is desirable. This role offers a wage of £13.85 per hour for a total of 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete appropriate qualification and training.
• Good basic education including reading and writing skills.
• Able to read, write and converse in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning services throughout the hospital.
• Ensure high standards of cleaning within clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Responsible for cleaning during and after infectious outbreaks.
• Provide great customer service to patients and staff.

Skills

Basic literacy and numeracy

Effective communication skills

Cleaning experience

Education

BICSc Qualification / NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Main area Cleaning Grade LLW - NON AFC Grade A Contract Permanent: LLW - Non AFC Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (Mon - Fri Evening Shift 17:00-20:00 ONLY) Job ref 343-NN-6652077-FM-HM-VCG-A

Employer Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site St Helier Hospital Town Sutton, Carshalton Salary £13.85 NON AFC Salary period Hourly Closing 23/02/2026 09:00

Cleaning Assistant

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

We are looking for new Cleaning Assistants to help keep our hospital clean and improve patient experience. While physically challenging at times this role allows post holders to make a real difference by ensuring that we provide the best possible environment to assist patient recovery.

Please note that whilst we provide a 24/7 service at this moment in time, we are ONLY looking to recruit staff who can work evening shifts (5pm-8pm) Monday – Friday. A total of 15 hours per week.

Please note: Previous applicants in the last 9 months need not apply

Salary £13.85 per hour. Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change

Main duties of the job

• Provides cleaning services in accordance with training, throughout the hospital as assigned by their Supervisor/Manager.
• 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.
• 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 any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that pose 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 hospital remains contractually compliant
• Provides a great level of customer service to all patients, staff and various stakeholders

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals 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

• 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
• BICSc Qualification / NVQ or equivalent

Knowledge and skills

• Able to read, write and converse in English
• Able to understand and following written and verbal instructions
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Experience of working in cleaning industry

Experience

• Previous Cleaning experience in a Health Care setting
• Have Cleaning experience

Your recruitment team
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Your application
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References
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Closing date
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Shortlisting
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Application feedback
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Safeguarding and DBS Checks
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Application numbers

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