Job summary

To maintain the cleanliness of the Ward/Department environment in accordance with the cleaning schedule identified in Mid Essex Hospital Trust and National Specification for Cleanliness Standards guidelines.

Main duties of the job

To clean all areas/wards/departments effectively in accordance with the areas risk rating and frequencies specified.

Clean infected room/areas on the ward in line with the Terminal Clean Policy.

Change curtains in line with the curtain programme or as required for Terminal and deep clean processes.

Carry out cleaning duties which will include wet mopping, damp dusting, control sweeping, gum removal, suction cleaning, vacuuming, buffing, scrubbing and sealing of floor, high and low dusting and wall washing.

Carry out all cleaning duties to the required National specification for Cleanliness (NSC) and ensure all operational documentations are filled in appropriately.

Attend all mandatory and professional development training as planned and scheduled by the department.

Respond to cleaning incidents/emergency as required by line management

Carry out standard clean to ensure all daily, weekly and periodic cleaning tasks are completed as scheduled by management.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest Trust in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon, and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing, and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.