Clinical Cleaner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible bank shifts

Progression to full-time

Job summary

Optimised Care seeks a bank clinical cleaner for Bromsgrove Hospital on a 12-month basis. You will clean and disinfect clinical and patient areas, apply infection prevention procedures and dispose of waste safely. Shifts are on a bank basis, with potential move to full-time as needs grow.

Experience in clinical cleaning and a full UK driving licence are essential due to remote site access. Flexible shifts and transport are available to suit hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Prior clinical cleaning experience in a healthcare setting.
• Full UK driving licence with reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect clinical areas, treatment rooms and patient spaces.
• Follow cleaning schedules to meet healthcare hygiene standards.

Skills

Infection control

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork / independence

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Disinfectants

Job description

Optimised Care is recruiting a bank clinical cleaner to work at The Bromsgrove Hospital on a 12-month basis. The work centres on cleaning and disinfecting clinical and patient areas, applying infection prevention procedures, and handling waste safely. Shifts are as required, with the possibility of moving to a full-time post as hospital needs grow. Previous clinical cleaning experience and a full UK driving licence with reliable transport are essential because the site is remote.

What the job involves

• Clean and disinfect clinical areas, treatment rooms, patient areas, offices and communal spaces
• Follow daily cleaning schedules to meet healthcare hygiene standards
• Apply infection prevention and control procedures, including safe use of cleaning products and equipment
• Pay particular attention to high-touch surfaces to reduce the risk of cross-infection
• Handle and dispose of waste safely in line with hospital procedures
• Maintain cleaning equipment and replenish supplies as required
• Follow health and safety guidance, including correct use of PPE
• Report hazards, spillages, maintenance issues and hygiene concerns promptly
• Work alongside clinical and non-clinical colleagues to keep the hospital running smoothly

What’s required

Experience

• Previous clinical cleaning experience within a healthcare environment

Skills & knowledge

• Good understanding of infection prevention and control practice
• Knowledge of safe cleaning methods, disinfectants and cleaning equipment
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high standards
• Reliable, conscientious and professional approach to work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good time management and ability to follow cleaning schedules and procedures

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence

Other

• Flexibility to work bank shifts as required
• Access to reliable transport

Nice to have

• Experience in clinical cleaning

What’s offered

• Flexible bank working arrangements
• Potential to progress to a full-time position as hospital needs develop
• Opportunity to work within a specialist healthcare environment
• Supportive team committed to high-quality patient care
• Opportunity to contribute to patient safety and the patient experience