Night Domestic Operative

Sodexo; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app with GP

Discounts on brands

Retirement savings plan

Full training and protective uniform

Cycle to Work and volunteering

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Domestic Night Operative at Ipswich Hospital. You will maintain a clean, safe environment across theatres and wards, respond to urgent cleaning needs, and perform specialist decontamination tasks to support infection prevention and readiness for use.

You will operate Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour and UV-C equipment, follow SOPs, complete accurate records, and communicate with clinical teams. Flexible, patient-focused approach and ability to work nights are essential.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy skills and ability to complete records accurately.
• Experience using specialist cleaning machinery.
• Manual handling training.
• Strong infection prevention understanding.
• Clear communication and customer-care skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures consistently.
• Professional, compassionate approach toward patients and visitors.
• High personal hygiene and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently while also contributing to a team.
• Calm and effective in stressful or time-sensitive situations.
• Flexible and willing to complete required training.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to urgent cleaning requests across theatres, wards, departments and public areas.
• Carry out detailed terminal cleans after patient discharge or infectious episodes.
• Clean and disinfect theatres, side rooms, bays and recovery areas per FR1 standards.
• Operate specialist decontamination equipment (Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour, UV-C).
• Follow infection prevention procedures and SOPs with color-coding where applicable.
• Use EPIC task allocation to manage cleaning tasks in real time.
• Complete cleaning records and logs for audit and traceability.
• Communicate effectively with clinical teams and coordinators.
• Report hazards, faults and safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain a professional, safe hospital environment overnight.

Skills

Manual handling

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Manual handling training

Tools

Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour

UV-C systems

Specialist cleaning machinery

Job description

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 26.25 Hours / 4 on 4 off
• £16.02 per hour
• Location isIpswich Hospital

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Job Introduction

As a Domestic Night Operative at Ipswich Hospital, you'll play an essential part in maintaining a clean, safe and clinically acceptable environment for patients, visitors and staff. Working across theatres, wards, departments and public areas, you'll respond to urgent cleaning requirements and complete specialist decontamination tasks to the highest standards. Your work will directly support infection prevention and help ensure clinical areas are safe and ready for use.

What you'll do:

• Respond promptly to urgent cleaning requests across theatres, wards, departments and public areas.
• Carry out detailed terminal cleans following patient discharge or infectious episodes.
• Clean and disinfect theatres, side rooms, bays and recovery areas in line with FR1 Cleaning Standards.
• Safely prepare and operate specialist decontamination equipment, including Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour and UV-C systems.
• Follow infection prevention procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, method statements and colour-coding requirements.
• Use the Trust's EPIC task allocation devices to receive, manage and update cleaning tasks in real time.
• Complete cleaning records, checklists and electronic logs accurately to support audit and traceability requirements.
• Communicate effectively with clinical teams, theatre coordinators, bed management and supervisors.
• Report equipment faults, hazards, spillages, access issues and safety concerns promptly.
• Help maintain a professional, safe and reassuring hospital environment throughout the night.

What you bring:

• Basic literacy skills and the ability to complete records accurately.
• Previous experience using specialist cleaning machinery.
• Manual handling training.
• A strong understanding of safe working practices and the importance of infection prevention.
• Clear communication and excellent customer-care skills when supporting patients, visitors and colleagues.
• The ability to follow instructions, procedures and safety requirements consistently.
• A professional, respectful and compassionate approach towards patients and visitors.
• High standards of personal hygiene and attention to detail.
• The confidence to work independently while also contributing positively to a team.
• The ability to remain calm and effective in stressful or time-sensitive situations.
• A flexible approach and a willingness to complete all required company and Trust training.

What we offer:

Working at Sodexo isn't just a job - it's a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer.We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.