About this role
Job summary
ADMK Cleaning Assistant
Department: Oak Ward
Band 2 £25,272 per annum pro rata
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week, core hours Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:00, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are looking for a Cleaning Assistant to join the existing team to provide a high-quality cleaning service at Milton Keynes University hospital new Oak Ward.
Interview date: 29 November 2026
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to carry out duties as instructed to the required standard, to ensure the hospital is a clean, safe and welcoming environment at all times.
About us
You can expect a generous reward package which includeso Enhancements paid for week-end, bank holiday and evening worko 27 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time posts)o Nest pension schemeo Free uniformo Free Tea & Coffeeo Free parkingo On-site restaurant
Job description Job responsibilities
Floor Cleaning Duties:
Suction clean & dust control sweeping Damp and wet mopping
Deep Cleaning/Periodic Cleaning:
In accordance with hospital policy & work instruction
Exit & Terminal Cleans:
In accordance with hospital policy & work instruction
Other Duties:
Curtain changes Cleaning of cleaning equipment and signage
Please refer to the Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge Essential
General education to GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
Basic food hygiene certificate NVQ level 2 Cleaning Basic infection Control certificate
Experience Essential
Previous cleaning experience
Desirable
Customer service experience Infection control experience Previous experience of working in the NHS
Skills Essential
High level of personal hygiene Flexible approach to the demands of the post Good time management skills Ability to follow instructions with minimal day to day supervision after initial training
Personal and people development Essential
Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work on own initiative Well organised
Communication Essential
Good verbal skills to communicate to a variety of people Good written skills & be able to complete requests for stock, leave messages for supervisors etc. Ability to use phone
Specific requirements Essential
Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations Ability to use a variety of cleaning machinery Able to identify most pressing tasks within scope of normal schedule Be able to deal with distressing and emotional situations Be receptive to new ways of working and contribute to team output Able to work in dirty and occasionally unpleasant conditions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name ADMK Limited
Address 43A W62540 ADMK Ops - Oak Wards (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)