4396 - Environment Co-ordinator

Job summary

Interview Date: W/C 24th November 2025

30 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and work in a fast-paced Endoscopy unit as an Environmental Co-Ordinator.

We are looking for a passionate and proactive individual with a thrive for a fast-paced clinical environment, who has an attention for detail, safety and efficiency with good communication skills to liaise with clinical staff, cleaning teams and estates.

As an integral member of the Endoscopy team, you will be at the heart of maintaining a clean, safe and compliant environment. The role is not just about keeping the department tidy. It involves supporting best practice, ensuring compliance with National Cleaning Standards and Standard Operational Procedures. This is a vital role that combines infection prevention, environmental standards and operational support for the unit and to ensure the best quality patient care.

Main duties of the job

The role includes:

General tidying of the department

Provide refreshments for patients that are able to eat and drink post procedure.

Undertake and maintain daily, weekly and monthly checks for all Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs).

Maintaining all cleaning duties in line with National Cleanliness Standards 2021 and BHNFT Cleaning Policy, in all areas and rooms within the Endoscopy Department.

Liaise with infection control and domestic staff where appropriate under the direction of clinical staff.

Maintain equipment checks ensuring in working order e.g. INR and Blood Glucose machines. Additionally, report any faulty equipment as well as liaising with Medical Engineering to chase up progress of broken equipment.

Maintain checks on staff fridges as well as checking department fridge temperatures daily.

Maintain an asset register for the department.

Take samples to the laboratories as required.

Ensure scope drying cabinets are correctly cleaned inline with SOP monitoring daily and weekly.

Regularly check store rooms are stocked appropriately and tidied. As well as, ensuring they are appropriately restocked and taking action if stock levels are low/high.

Ensure all rooms, pre assessment and the discharge area are fully equipped with correct leaflets and paperwork needed for pre and post procedure care.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

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

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