Job overview

Would you like to work as part of a small and friendly Hotel Services Team  within Derbyshire Community Health Service?

Are you able to work either individually or as part of a team in ensuring a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors?

Can you follow agreed work schedules, methods, and procedures in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness?

If so, then this role may be for you!

After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Main duties of the job

Provide an efficient, high quality domestic service within clinical and non-clinical areas including cleaning of sanitary ware, treatment rooms, waiting areas, office areas, kitchen areas, mirrors, internal glass, high and low dusting, washing of tiled services and paintwork etc.

·       Follow specific schedule of work relating to defined areas.

·       Ensure all incidents are raised and recorded accurately and within required timeframes and via appropriate system. i.e. Datix.

·       Economic and safe use of cleaning agents following manufacturers recommended instructions.

·       Care and safe use of mechanical equipment e.g. floor scrubbers etc.

·       Replenishing disposable items, e.g. hand towels, toilet rolls, soap etc. and ensure correct storage of all cleaning agents and equipment.

·       Disposal of waste in accordance with the Trust Waste Policy.

·       Accurate completion of all required documentation to support specific service processes e.g. Barrier or Terminal cleans.

Working for our organisation

To work as part of a small and friendly Hotel Services Team  within Derbyshire Community Health Service.  

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff.  We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre.  Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community.  As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign.  The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”

Our values:

1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis.  If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team,   01332 564856, option 1, option 1  or   [email protected]  and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you.  Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.