Environmental Cleaner

Band 2 Environmental Cleaner.

Working in all areas of the hospital, cleaning to a high standard inline with the national cleaning standards, the successful applicant would be required to work off site locally situated and would be required to work unsociable hours and weekends.

Main duties of the job

Cleaning in all areas of the Hospital where required and completing all high and low level cleaning, replenishing stock, machine cleaning floors and cleaning sanitary areas.

To support and deliver a full Patient Environment cleaning service. Delivering an enhanced patient experience and support the Trust in providing a cohesive, cost effective, efficient and fully compliant Environmental Cleanliness service.

To maintain the standards set out in the National Clearing Standards and improving compliance with the Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment. To be able to work on your own initiative with the support and guidance of the Housekeeper Coordinators(s).

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

To find more about our staff benefits, please visit our website.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

per annum, pro rata if part time

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

303-8340263

Job locations

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South, Northfield

Birmingham

B31 2AP

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Full job description and person specification is available as a supporting document for your information.

Job responsibilities

Full job description and person specification is available as a supporting document for your information.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Good standard of Education and the English Language - no specific qualification

Desirable

• Hold or working towards an accredited "Environmental cleaning qualification or the ability to achieve within 6 months of taking up post

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Engages in effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues
• Able to make judgements on routine cleaning issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and colour coding

Experience

Essential

• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Knowledge of NHS National Specification of Cleaning Standards, COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)

Desirable

• Knowledge of Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE)

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Friendly, Approachable, and Committed. Self-motivated. Hard working dedicated and an effective team member Caring nature, reliable and respectful of confidentiality.
• Professional and positive approach
• Customer/Patient focused
• Willingness to explore new ways of thinking (innovation)

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Good standard of Education and the English Language - no specific qualification

Desirable

• Hold or working towards an accredited "Environmental cleaning qualification or the ability to achieve within 6 months of taking up post

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Engages in effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues
• Able to make judgements on routine cleaning issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and colour coding

Experience

Essential

• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Knowledge of NHS National Specification of Cleaning Standards, COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)

Desirable

• Knowledge of Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE)

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Friendly, Approachable, and Committed. Self-motivated. Hard working dedicated and an effective team member Caring nature, reliable and respectful of confidentiality.
• Professional and positive approach
• Customer/Patient focused
• Willingness to explore new ways of thinking (innovation)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South, Northfield

Birmingham

B31 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South, Northfield

Birmingham

B31 2AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Full job description and person specification is available as a supporting document for your information.

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Good standard of Education and the English Language - no specific qualification

Desirable

• Hold or working towards an accredited "Environmental cleaning qualification or the ability to achieve within 6 months of taking up post

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Engages in effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues
• Able to make judgements on routine cleaning issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of cleaning equipment and colour coding

Experience

Essential

• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Knowledge of NHS National Specification of Cleaning Standards, COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)

Desirable

• Knowledge of Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE)

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Friendly, Approachable, and Committed. Self-motivated. Hard working dedicated and an effective team member Caring nature, reliable and respectful of confidentiality.
• Professional and positive approach
• Customer/Patient focused
• Willingness to explore new ways of thinking (innovation)