Job summary
- Main area
- Hotel Services
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 230-30408828-TSS-2-B
- Employer
- George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
- Town
- Nuneaton
- Salary
- £22,383 Per Annum Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Domestic Assistant (Cleaner)
NHS AfC: Band 2
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.
The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.
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We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification– apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further
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Job overview
Job Title -Domestic Assistant
Hours per week - Various Hours Available
Shift pattern - 8:00 - 16:00; 14:00 - 22:00
Perm/Fixed Term-Permanent
Salary - £22,383 Per Annum Pro Rata
Closing Date: 10th May 2024
Interview Date: TBC
Unfortunately, we do not offer sponsorship for this role.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
George Eliot Hospital is a great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
Careers a George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference'
Main duties of the job
To carry out systematic cleaning as required with the use of machinery and Microfibre cleaning system.
To practice safe handling of chemicals ensuring COSHH regulations are adhered to.
Be responsible for the correct use of waste streams as set out by the Trust for the safe disposal of waste and recycling.
Provide specialist cleaning, barrier/isolation.
Follow cleaning schedules in line with the national cleaning standards.
Working for our organisation
Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘excel at patient care’ takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To carry out systematic cleaning as required with the use of machinery and or Microfibre cleaning system or equivalent system.
- To practice safe handling of chemicals, always following manufacturer’s instructions and ensuring COSHH regulations are adhered to.
- To be responsible for the correct use of waste streams as set out by the Trust for the safe disposal of waste and recycling.
- Responsible for the ordering and stock of domestic consumables and supplies for cleaning cupboards.
- Responsible for checking and cleaning the Microfibre cleaning equipment or equivalent system on a daily basis and reporting defects with equipment to the Domestic Supervisor.
- Attend and participate in mandatory training e.g. fire, manual handling and COSHH and other courses which may be required. Follows Trust policies in line with their role.
- Responsible for ensuring documentation is filled out correctly e.g. flushing records, cleaning sign off records.
- To provide specialist cleaning (barrier/isolation) exposure to bodily fluids and frequent unpleasant working conditions e.g. cleaning toilets, odours and smells.
- Follows cleaning schedules set out by the Hotel Services Department in line with the national cleaning standards.
- Occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances.
- Concentration when using all types of cleaning equipment is required, occasional/frequent.
- To communicate with other staff/visitors/patients as required. To be friendly, courteous and helpful
Person specification
Qualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential criteria
- Good standard of general education
Desirable criteria
- GCSE English and Maths A-D grades or equivalent qualifications
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstration of previous work experience paid or voluntary
- Dealing with people
- Customer Service and Customer focused awareness
- To have an understanding of the role
- To have an awareness- understanding of confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Basic computer skills e.g. able to use email
- Awareness of COSHH
- Previous experience of working in a hospital/care environment
- Previous experience in the cleaning industry
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Must be able to fulfil the physical requirements of the post to include
- Manual handling, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting, repetitive movements moving trolleys, beds etc
- Use a variety of equipment
- Good written and verbal communication
- Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality
- Maintain confidentiality of information
- Willingness to learn new skills and apply in workplace
- Accuracy and attention to detail
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Flexible attitude and ability to work as part of a team and on their own
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Adaptable
- Self-motivated
- Punctual and reliable
- Understanding of the importance/relevance of good basic hygiene
Others
Essential criteria
- Flexibility to work the hours required of the post which may include weekends and Bank Holidays
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Able to pass Occupational Health Clearance
- Demonstrates commitment to role
- Understands the purpose and structure of the apprenticeship scheme
- Must be able to attend apprenticeship training days (this could include, be able to travel to college/ training provider location)
- Adheres to dress code
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ann O'Brien
- Job title
- Hotel Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07786960627
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