Cleaning Services Assistant

Cleaning Services Assistant

Employer: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Location: QMC, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH

Contract: Permanent (Part-time) – Working pattern:
Part-time

Pay: £24,465 a year pro rata

Date posted: 19 December 2025

We require proactive and hardworking staff to work as part of a team within Cleaning Services. The role involves cleaning in clinical and non‑clinical areas, maintaining the highest standard of cleanliness, safety and care.

• Ensure a timely and accurate response to all cleaning requests.
• Work in partnership with the Ward Team, Facilities Team Leader/Assistant Facilities Manager.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards and infection control practices in the department.
• Maintain the department’s reputation through effective communication and harmonious attitudes with patients, staff and visitors.
• Ensure patient dignity and privacy is respected at all times and report any breaches.
• Use and assemble cleaning equipment safely; order stock.
• Use effective and efficient cleansing/decontamination techniques across a range of skills.
• Suction clean, dry mop floors, spot‑clean floors and remove spillages.
• High dusting, damp dusting of furniture, fixtures, fittings and ledges.
• Spot‑clean internal glass as necessary.
• Cleans wash hand basins, sinks, showers, WCs and fittings; replenish supplies.
• Cleans beds and bedside lockers.
• Cleanse and refill soap dispensers and paper towel holders.
• Remove waste from wards and departments to designated collection points.
• Use polishing/scrubbing machines for hard‑floor maintenance.
• Use extraction machines for carpet and upholstery cleaning.
• Perform routine curtain changes (bed, window, screen curtains).
• Make up on‑call and relatives overnight stay beds.
• Operate ride‑on cleaning equipment such as sweeper, scrubber dryer and burnishing equipment.
• Undertake any other relevant duties delegated from time to time.
• Handle cleaning agents safely and maintain dilution ratios; keep hazardous chemicals in secure storage.
• Decontaminate all cleaning equipment daily and report faults to a Facilities Team Leader.
• Attend training courses, on‑the‑job training and machinery training as required.
• Decontaminate and keep cupboards tidy at all times.
• Clean infected rooms/bays in accordance with NUH Infection Control & Prevention Policy.
• Collaborate with cleaning services, team leaders and ward managers to identify additional cleans such as isolation rooms and bed‑space terminals.
• Act as a buddy to new starters after training.
• Wear a clean protective uniform at all times and use relevant PPE in accordance with Trust policies.
• Demonstrate cleaning procedures to new starters.
• Complete timesheets or similar work records.
• Maintain concentration while using cleaning equipment.
• Perform isolation cleansing as required following Infection Control Isolation Policy and Procedures.
• Work in accordance with Trust’s Policies and Procedures, including COSHH, Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Infection Control and attend annual training.
• Descale baths, toilets, shower heads, tiles using specialist chemicals.
• Carry out specialist cleaning when required, with relevant training in:
  • Theatres
  • Pharmacy
  • Laboratories
  • Labour Suite
  • Bioquell Training (Decontamination)

• Knowledge or training equivalent to NVQ Level 1/2 in Cleaning and Support Services.
• Intermediate Apprenticeship in Facilities Services Level 2 or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of cleaning/hygiene COSHH procedures.

• Cleaning in a domestic environment with knowledge of cleaning procedures and processes.
• Experience of working/communicating with the general public.
• Experience of working within a team.

• Previous experience of cleaning in a commercial capacity.
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety issues.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to screen for any previous criminal convictions.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
QMC, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH

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We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented  are committed to diversity and inclusion.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Laundry and Dry cleaning Services