Clinical Cleaning Assistant

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Clinical Cleaner to join our hospital team in the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. The post involves maintaining a safe, clean, and hygienic clinical environment across busy areas in a referral hospital setting.

You will deliver high quality cleaning in clinical and non‑clinical spaces, adhere to infection control policies, and support safe hospital operations alongside clinical and non‑clinical colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine tidying and deep cleaning of clinical areas including wards, treatment rooms, isolation areas, and shared spaces
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures to minimise the risk of cross‑contamination and hospital‑acquired infections
• Clean and maintain equipment and high‑touch surfaces to a high standard
• Respond flexibly to urgent cleaning requirements as clinical activity fluctuates
• Safely use cleaning chemicals and equipment in accordance with COSHH guidance
• Work collaboratively with clinical and non‑clinical staff to support safe hospital operations
• Maintain accurate cleaning records where required

Job description

UE02: £24,547.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata.

CMVM / The Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies.

15 hours per week working Thursday and Friday each week.

Open ended contract – Permanent.

Shifts time 1.30pm-10pm with one hour lunch (shift times TBC with successful candidate)

Be part of something bigger, there’s a career for everyone at the University of Edinburgh.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Clinical Cleaner to join our hospital team. This post plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean, and hygienic clinical environment.

Working within a busy referral hospital setting, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high quality cleaning across clinical and non-clinical areas, ensuring standards are consistently met in line with infection control policies.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about animal welfare, enjoys working in a busy team environment, and is looking to develop experience within a leading veterinary referral hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine tidying and deep cleaning of clinical areas including wards, treatment rooms, isolation areas, and shared spaces
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures to minimise the risk of cross‑contamination and hospital‑acquired infections
• Clean and maintain equipment and high‑touch surfaces to a high standard
• Respond flexibly to urgent cleaning requirements as clinical activity fluctuates
• Safely use cleaning chemicals and equipment in accordance with COSHH guidance
• Work collaboratively with clinical and non‑clinical staff to support safe hospital operations
• Maintain accurate cleaning records where required

Training & Support

We offer a focused training programme to help you get started in the role. You’ll normally start shadowing our friendly and experienced team during standard daytime hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm and 6am-2.30pm) to build your confidence and skills.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 30 October 2026. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.

About Us

As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values‑led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.

About The Team

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies ( https://vet.ed.ac.uk/about/what-we-do ) (opens in a new browser tab) is a one‑of‑a‑kind centre of excellence in clinical activity, teaching and research. Our purpose‑built campus, set against the Pentland Hills Regional Park, is home to over 800 staff and a thriving student communit y ( https://vet.ed.ac.uk/education ) (opens in a new browser tab). The School comprises the Roslin Institute, three veterinary hospitals, a pathology unit, innovation centre and a range of research centres and services.

Education

The School is widely accredited, enabling our graduates to practise across the globe. We are ranked among the best vet schools in the UK and internationally, evidencing our leadership in veterinary education, research and clinical practice. The Roslin Institute collaborates closely in delivering research‑led teaching to undergraduate veterinary students, and promoting clinical veterinary research and translation. The School’s position as part of the College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine enables the translation of expertise and knowledge into human health and vice‑versa.

Research Impact

In a joint submission to the latest UK Research Excellence Framework exercise, research at the School and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) ranked number one in the UK for agriculture, food and veterinary sciences by combining ratings for each institution. The research environment was rated 100 per cent world leading or internationally excellent, as was the impact of our research on society.

Community

The School holds Athena SWAN Silver, and the Roslin Institute Gold. The campus is home to a thriving and diverse community of staff and students, with access to facilities including allotments, cycle facilities, fitness trails, restaurants and a gym.