Position Overview
UE02: £24,547.00 per annum, pro rata (based on a 35 hour work week).
CMVM / Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies.
Full Time – 35 Hours per week with an additional 2.5 hours per week of contractual overtime paid in addition to salary (totalling 37.5 hours/week).
Shifts time 1.30pm-10pm with one hour lunch (shift times TBC with successful candidate).
Open ended contract– Permanent.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Clinical Cleaner to join our hospital team. This post plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean, and hygienic clinical environment.
Working within a busy referral hospital setting, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high‑quality cleaning across clinical and non‑clinical areas, ensuring standards are consistently met in line with infection control policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine and deep cleaning of clinical areas including wards, treatment rooms, isolation areas, and shared spaces
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures to minimise the risk of cross‑contamination and hospital‑acquired infections
- Clean and maintain equipment and high‑touch surfaces to a high standard
- Respond flexibly to urgent cleaning requirements as clinical activity fluctuates
- Safely use cleaning chemicals and equipment in accordance with COSHH guidance
- Work collaboratively with clinical and non‑clinical staff to support safe hospital operations
- Maintain accurate cleaning records where required
Training & Support
We offer a comprehensive training programme to help you settle into the role. You’ll normally start shadowing our friendly and experienced team during standard daytime hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm and 6am‑2.30pm) to build your confidence and skills.
Benefits
- Staff discount for pet treatment.
- Staff discount for on‑site gym and exercise classes https://www.ed.ac.uk/sport-exercise/gym-memberships
- Free car parking with electric car charging points https://www.ed.ac.uk/transport/driving/ev-charging
- Two on site canteens.
- Cycle to work scheme, on‑site bike lockers and showers available. https://www.ed.ac.uk/transport/cycling/getting-a-bike/cycle-to-work
- Holiday entitlement 36 days + 4 days public holiday (pro rata).
How to Apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
Additional Information
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages.
Key Dates to Note
The closing date for applications is 28 May 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK, the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held after the closing date.
Championing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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