Cleaner - NHS

Gap Personnel Limited; Taunton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening rates

Weekend rates

Bank holiday premiums

Job summary

Gap Personnel Limited is seeking NHS Domestic Cleaners to join Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton on a temporary to permanent basis. You will help maintain high standards of cleanliness, infection control and patient safety across clinical and non‑clinical areas.

Shifts are 37.5 hours per week, 7am‑3pm or 11:30am‑7:30pm, with potential rotation. Enhanced rates apply for evenings, weekends and bank holidays; DBS checks are required to work in NHS environments.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience (NHS or similar environment desirable)
• Understanding of infection control and hygiene standards
• Good communication and time‑management skills
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Ability to pass DBS checks

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine and deep cleaning tasks across clinical and non‑clinical areas
• Maintaining strict infection prevention & control standards
• Cleaning wards, patient areas, bathrooms, corridors, offices and public spaces
• Emptying bins and ensuring waste is disposed of correctly
• Replenishing supplies such as hand soap, sanitiser, paper towels, etc.
• Following NHS cleaning schedules, colour‑coding systems, and safety protocols
• Using cleaning equipment safely (e.g., floor buffers, mops, vacuums)
• Reporting any maintenance issues or hazards
• Ensuring a clean, safe, and hygienic environment at all times

Skills

Cleaning experience

Infection control

Communication skills

Time management

DBS checks

Job description

About the Role

We are recruiting dedicated and reliable NHS Domestic Cleaners to work at Musgrove Park hospital on a temporary to permanent basis. This role plays a vital part in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, infection control, and patient safety. You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team, helping ensure a safe and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include:

• Carrying out routine and deep cleaning tasks across clinical and non‑clinical areas
• Maintaining strict infection prevention & control standards
• Cleaning wards, patient areas, bathrooms, corridors, offices and public spaces
• Emptying bins and ensuring waste is disposed of correctly
• Replenishing supplies such as hand soap, sanitiser, paper towels, etc.
• Following NHS cleaning schedules, colour‑coding systems, and safety protocols
• Using cleaning equipment safely (e.g., floor buffers, mops, vacuums)
• Reporting any maintenance issues or hazards
• Ensuring a clean, safe, and hygienic environment at all times

Shift & Working Hours

• Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week - 7am-3pm or 11:30am-7:30pm
• Flexibility required due to potential shift rotation
• Enhanced rates apply for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays

Requirements

• Previous cleaning experience (NHS or similar environment desirable)
• Understanding of infection control and hygiene standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and time‑management skills
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Ability to pass DBS checks