About this role
Job Purpose To provide a high-quality night cleaning service, maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic environment across designated hospital offices, staff facilities, changing rooms and communal areas, in accordance with hospital cleaning standards and Infection Prevention and Control procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Cleaning Duties Clean and maintain the following allocated areas: Meeting Room, all offices.
- Corridors and communal areas.
- Male and female changing rooms and shower facilities.
- Staff Room and Prayer Room.
- Cleaning tasks include: Remove waste and replace bin bags.
- Damp dust and disinfect surfaces.
- Vacuum carpets and mop hard floors.
- Clean walls, doors and skirting boards.
- Clean chairs, desks and bins, including wheels and internal surfaces.
- Clean high-touch points, including handles, switches, taps, toilets and handrails.
- Replenish soap, sanitiser and other consumables.
- Carry out high-level dusting and machine floor scrubbing when scheduled.
- 2. Cleaning Procedures and Infection Control Follow the approved cleaning schedule and procedures.
- Use colour-coded cloths and mop systems correctly.
- Wear appropriate PPE.
- Prepare and replace cleaning solutions in accordance with approved instructions.
- Clean from high to low and from clean areas to dirty areas.
- Prevent cross-contamination between areas.
- Follow local Infection Prevention and Control requirements.
- Maintain good hand hygiene throughout the shift.
- 3. Equipment and COSHH Prepare and check all required cleaning equipment before starting.
- Use cleaning machinery only when trained and authorised.
- Follow COSHH assessments and chemical safety instructions.
- Store chemicals and equipment safely.
- Clean and disinfect equipment, buckets and the cleaning trolley after use.
- Report defective equipment or chemical spillages immediately.
- 4. Waste Management Segregate and remove waste in accordance with local procedures.
- Transport waste to designated collection points.
- Clean bins internally and externally.
- Report damaged bins or waste management issues.
- 5. Completion and Documentation Complete and sign the nightly cleaning schedule.
- Ensure all allocated areas are clean, tidy and ready for use.
- Dispose of cleaning solutions safely.
- Clean and store equipment and warning signs.
- Remove waste and complete hand hygiene.
- Report incomplete tasks, maintenance issues and any cleaning concerns to the supervisor.
- 6. Customer Service and Health & Safety Treat patients, visitors and colleagues with respect.
- Maintain confidentiality and work discreetly during night hours.
- Follow Health and Safety and manual handling procedures.
- Report hazards, accidents and near misses.
- Maintain a safe working environment at all times.