Job Description Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences. 37.5 hours per week / 5 days in 7 / 16 week rota £12.92 per hour unsociable hours premium Location is Ipswich Hospital Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is: Please take the time to read the attached job description Job Introduction The purpose of this role is to deliver a high‑quality, timely, and responsive domestic service across acute healthcare wards, departments, and public areas.The Reactive Cleaner plays a vital role in maintaining a safe and clinically acceptable hospital environment by ensuring the effective removal of dust, dirt, debris, and liquids to prevent the spread of infection and protect the building, its fabric, and its furnishings. The postholder is responsible for carrying out cleaning duties predominantly to FR1 Cleaning Standards, including full cleaning and disinfection of theatres, side rooms, bays, and ward areas following patient discharge.This work forms part of the Trust’s highest-level cleaning protocols and is essential for patient safety and infection prevention and control.All activity is completed in strict accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), method statements, and clinical sign‑off requirements to ensure full auditability. What you’ll do: Respond rapidly to requests for urgent cleaning within wards, theatres, departments, and public areas. Ensure all reactive cleaning tasks meet FR1 Cleaning Standards, the Trust’s highest-level clinical cleaning requirement. Remove dust, dirt, debris, spillages, and bodily fluids in line with infection prevention protocols. Apply Trust IPC policies at all times, ensuring cleaning practices minimise risk of contamination and cross-infection. Use correct PPE, chemicals, tools, and cleaning methods based on risk assessment and area-specific requirements. Contribute to maintaining CQC-compliant cleanliness standards throughout the hospital. What you bring: Physical capability to carry out cleaning duties across various hospital areas A friendly, customer-focused attitude with a willingness to go the extra mile A strong commitment to health and safety standards Professionalism, integrity, and a neat, presentable appearance What we offer: Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones: Mental health and wellbeing resources Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support) Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access Discounts on high street brands for you and your family Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources Retirement savings plan and life insurance Full training and protective uniform provided. Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development. Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities. Flexible working and a dynamic team environment Competitive pay Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo. We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait! About Sodexo At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job. Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture. Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.