Cleaning Assistant - St Helier

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 difference to our patients and their families.

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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals Trust are excited to be recruiting for new Cleaning Assistants tomaintaincleanliness within our hospitals and environments, contributing to a healthy patient experience. Whilst this can be a physically challenging role it reapsgreat jobsatisfaction in the knowledge post holders can make a real difference, ensuring that we provide the best possible environment toassistpatient recovery. Please note that whilst we provide a 24/7 service we are currently recruiting for variouspart timeroles, working days, evenings,nightsand weekends. Availability will be discussed at any potential interviews, + 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

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.