Cleanliness Technician

Integrated Care System; Telford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking motivated individuals for the role of Cleanliness Technician. Successful candidates will ensure high cleanliness standards within the hospital, contributing to enhanced patient experience. Training provided, working 30 hours per week with shifts covering alternate weekends. The role requires adherence to health and safety guidelines, along with effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a healthcare cleaning setting is necessary.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control is essential.
• Must understand cleaning products and COSHH guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of cleanliness as part of a team.
• Complete deep cleans as required across the hospital.
• Maintain safety while cleaning using appropriate signage.

Skills

Literacy skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ in Housekeeping or Industrial Cleaning

Job description

Go back The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Cleanliness Technician

The closing date is 21 July 2025

Exciting opportunities are available for highly motivated individuals to join our Cleanliness Services Team and be part of a front line team enhancing patient experience by delivering high standards of cleanliness.

We have 2 x 30 hour per week positions available working 8am-2pm with alternate weekends

Full training will be given.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. We look forward to receiving your application for employment. In the event of an extremely high response to this advertisement the post will be closed early.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of a team providing high standards of cleanliness. You will also be expected to complete deep cleans in other parts of the hospital as and when required.
• Using chemicals and cleaning equipment responsibly and within health and safety guidelines.
• Clearing clinical waste in the appropriate manner.
• Maintaining staff and public safety through appropriate use of warning signage whilst cleaning.

About us

The team of Cleanliness Technicians are made up of Trust staff who are accountable for cleaning the whole hospital. Our aim is to ensure a safe and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors. We work closely with IPC and wards and departments to ensure our high standards are maintained. We are a large team covering various shift patterns and our goal is to provide the best service we can.

We pride ourselves on encouraging each other and other teams within the Trust.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ in Housekeeping or Industrial Cleaning

Experience

• Proven relevant experience of cleaning in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of infection, prevention and control
• Knowledge of cleaning products and COSHH

Skills

• Literacy skills in order to read instructions/guidelines/policies
• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, members of the public and patients
• Ability to work as part of a team

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 name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust