Main responsibilities of the Job: To provide and maintain high level and professional cleaning services in all public, patient, staff and residential areas of the hospital. To respond quickly to transfer Patients, equipment and goods deliveries between hospital departments, as requested by departmental managers and clinical staff. To respond quickly and efficiently to cleaning requests following spillages. To deliver specialist cleaning processes for theatres, clinic rooms, patient waiting areas, furnishings, floorings and various surfaces. To clean general and patient equipment in accordance with agreed guidance from Infection Control, VIN management and the facilities co-ordinator. Complete written schedules of work and weekly stock / linen orders. To clean isolation areas, infection areas in accordance with Trust Infection Control Policy. To effectively clean all patient areas - clinical and non clinical. To assist in maintaining safe and tidy departmental and public areas of the hospital including the new paediatric waiting room. To report problems with cleanliness as and when they arise to the facilities co-ordinator. To dispose of household, confidential and clinical waste in accordance with legislation and Trust policy. To maintain and clean manual and electrical cleaning equipment To be aware of the safety of other peoples property and belongings Some of the Essential requirements of the Post: Good standard of general education, including Mathematics, English Language & Literacy Experience of working in a healthcare area Experience of working with the general public Be an excellent team player with a 'can do' attitude Good attendance record Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the job description Able to work on your own initiative but also work as part of a small and dedicated team