Hospital Cleaning & Decontamination Assistant

Sodexo; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP access

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Full training and protective uniform

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Reactive Domestic Assistant at Ipswich Hospital to help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. You will respond to urgent cleaning requests, conduct terminal and decontamination cleans, and operate decontamination equipment.

A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential for this role. You will work 37.5 hours over 5 days, with varied shifts from early mornings to nights, and receive uniform and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and the ability to complete records accurately.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A caring and respectful approach when working around patients and visitors.
• The ability to follow instructions and safety procedures consistently.
• High standards of personal hygiene and professionalism.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A calm and dependable approach in busy or stressful situations.
• Flexibility and a positive attitude towards training and learning.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to urgent cleaning requests across theatres, wards and other hospital areas.
• Complete thorough terminal and decontamination cleans following patient discharge or infectious episodes.
• Clean and disinfect rooms to the required FR1 clinical cleaning standards.
• Safely operate specialist Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour and UV-C decontamination equipment.
• Follow infection prevention procedures, safe working practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Use EPIC devices to receive, manage and update cleaning tasks in real time.
• Complete cleaning records, checklists and electronic logs accurately.
• Liaise professionally with clinical teams, supervisors and bed management.
• Report equipment faults, hazards, spillages or safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Basic literacy

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Hygiene

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Reactive Domestic Assistant at Ipswich Hospital to help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. You will respond to urgent cleaning requests, conduct terminal and decontamination cleans, and operate decontamination equipment.

A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential for this role. You will work 37.5 hours over 5 days, with varied shifts from early mornings to nights, and receive uniform and other benefits.