Night Hospital Domestic Cleaner – Infection Prevention

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

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.