Specialist Cleaning Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,465.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24465.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 December 2025 |
| Location: | Huddersfield, HD3 3ET |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9372-25-0739 |
Summary
The postholder:- Undertakes the cleaning of HPS areas in compliance with all local procedures and with theprinciples of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP). Reports to the Section Head any quality deviation found while carrying out their duties. Complies with Health and Safety and COSHH regulations within the section. Assists with maintaining specialist cleaning equipment to the required standards. Works in a clean and tidy manner. Accurately completes cleaning and other records relating to their duties. To be responsible for cleaning duties, in accordance with standard operating procedures,within manufacturing areas of Huddersfield Pharmacy Specials using own initiative toprioritise work within set framework and taking into account manufacturing activity withinthe area. The cleaning of the manufacturing areas and equipment requires the use of specialiseddisinfectant solutions and antibacterial wipes. This aspect of the job requires the staffmember to change from outer clothing into specialised full body clean room garments in theprovided changing facilities. Maintains appropriate stock levels and records relating to the specialised materials usedwithin the units. Maintains the materials and equipment used in performing the specialised cleaning in a tidyand clean manner. Assists in the ordering of materials and equipment used in performing specialised cleaning. Responsible for the receipt, checking and distribution of clean room cleaning equipmentand clothing. To assist with the training and demonstration of duties to pharmacy support staff To undertake cleaning duties within the general use areas of Huddersfield PharmacySpecials as required. General areas include stores areas, goods loading bay, office areas,toilet areas, packing areas, label printing areas, external building areas etc The termGeneral Cleaning covers: sweeping, mopping, buffing/polishing of floors, vacuum cleaning,and damp dusting/polishing of furniture, fixtures and fittings, shelving, interior doors,external doors and surrounding areas. etc To ensure that the Quality Control laboratory areas are cleaned to required standards.These rooms contain various substances/hazards, and although staff are not directly incontact with these, they have to exercise care and caution in performing their duties withinthe set framework for these areas. To be responsible for the removal of domestic bin waste and recyclable waste from eachsection cleaned to the designated area within HPS. This involves lifting and moving of bagsup to 25kg. To remove HPS waste to the designated disposal area outside the manufacturing unit. Thiscan involve manoeuvring cages to a lower floor by use of the lifts, extracting the waste binbags and placing them into the waste containers outside the building. To be responsible for the removal of pharmaceutical waste bags from the appropriatesections to the designated wheeled trolley To maintain a good working relationship with line managers and staff within the areascleaned. To report any damage or faulty equipment encountered during working processes to theHead of Production and in his/her absence the Administrative Officer. To report any health and safety issues encountered during working processes to the Headof Production and in his/her absence the Administrative Officer. To clean shelving and cupboards where pharmaceuticals are stored and keep all areas in atidy and organised condition. In some areas the use of a ladder may be required for thispurpose. To participate in the Trust Appraisal Programme. Covers the duties of other cleaning staff during periods of sickness and absence andundertakes any other reasonable duties. Liaising with other departments within the Trust and contractors, where required, to performdaily duties. Train other members of the cleaning services team where required. Assists in the completion of corrective and preventative actions arising from qualityinvestigation reports relating to the cleaning activities within agreed time frames. Handles and moves goods and equipment (maximum weight 25kg), transferring thembetween cages, trolleys, cupboards, work areas and shelving that are at different levels. Healthcare workers have an overriding duty of care to patients and are expected to complyfully with best practice standards. You have a responsibility to comply with Trust policies forpersonal and patient safety and for prevention of healthcare-associated infection (HCAI);this includes a requirement for rigorous and consistent compliance with Trust policies forhand hygiene including the naked below the elbow approach, use of personal protectiveequipment and safe disposal of sharps. Knowledge, skills and behaviour in the workplaceshould reflect this; at annual appraisal you will be asked about the application of practicalmeasures known to be effective in reducing HCAI. The Trust has the responsibility ofensuring that adequate resources are available for you to discharge your responsibilities. Complies with Trust and departmental policies relating to security and patient confidentialityensuring that procedures are carried out in accordance with safe systems of work andcurrent legislation.