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Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Facilities Management
  • Canterbury

AI generated summary

  • You should be passionate about cleaning, have determination, and possess skills to meet NHS hygiene standards. Must work 15 hours/week, Mon-Sun, 16:00-19:00.
  • You will maintain cleanliness and hygiene in patient areas, manage tasks, ensure waste disposal compliance, and support team efforts while attending training as needed.

Requirements

  • Are you passionate about cleaning?
  • Start your rewarding career in healthcare. Apply today!
  • Our friendly Estates and Facilities Team in Canterbury is seeking a part-time Domestic Assistant, apply now and kickstart your career in the NHS.
  • We are seeking a Domestic Assistant who has the determination, and valuable skills required, to ensure our hygiene standards are met in line with New NHS Cleaning Guidelines.
  • This post is for 15 hours per week, which is worked between the hours of Monday - Sunday 16.00 - 19.00, days to be discussed.
  • Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.
  • We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey.
  • We are rated Good overall by the CQC.
  • Each year we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 people in the community.
  • We are proud to employ over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities, and to serve an increasingly diverse range of communities across rural and urban areas.
  • You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
  • The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.
  • Our strategy
  • Our mission is what we set out to do every day
  • We deliver brilliant care through brilliant people
  • Our vision is where we want to be in the future
  • To provide outstanding care and to work in partnership to deliver this in the right place, for every service user, every time.
  • For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Andrea Smith Job title: Site Supervisor Email address: Andrea.Smith73@nhs.net Telephone number: 07867908706
  • Lindsay Jameson Site Supervisor

Responsibilities

  • Complete the daily shift plan in the agreed time scale, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene standards are met in line with New NHS Cleaning Guidelines.
  • Complete weekly departmental performance monitoring, to achieve and maintain the Trust’s own standards.
  • Maintain a patient-focused service across clinical areas.
  • Undertake general cleaning and other related domestic tasks to a high standard, within a designated area and manage own task schedules.
  • Maintain a high standard of provision of other Domestic Assistant related tasks.
  • Work as part of the team in conjunction with ward managers on all aspects of ward cleaning and hygiene.
  • Ensure waste is disposed of in accordance with the Trust waste disposal policy, assuring Health and Safety standards are adhered to.
  • Removal of rubbish to designated collection points
  • Attend appropriate training sessions not necessarily held at the place of work and at times not rostered to work.
  • To undertake other duties and tasks at the discretion of the supervisor, Hotel Services Manager, or Service Manager.
  • Cleaning inpatient wards, bedrooms, toilets, and reception areas, Younger and older Adult Inpatient wards, and office areas

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Cleaner position?

The Cleaner position requires you to work 15 hours per week, specifically between the hours of Monday - Sunday from 16:00 to 19:00, with specific days to be discussed.

Is prior cleaning experience necessary for this role?

While prior cleaning experience may be beneficial, it is not explicitly required. We seek individuals with determination and a willingness to learn the necessary skills to meet hygiene standards.

Where will I be working?

You will be working at the Canterbury site of the Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT).

What type of tasks will I be responsible for as a Domestic Assistant?

Your responsibilities will include general cleaning tasks in inpatient wards, bedrooms, toilets, reception areas, and office areas, as well as adhering to hygiene standards and managing your own task schedules.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, we offer exceptional professional development opportunities alongside a great quality of life in the Garden of England.

How do I apply for this position?

Interested candidates can apply by submitting their application as instructed in the job details. For further inquiries, you can contact Andrea Smith at the provided email or phone number.

Will I receive training for this role?

Yes, you are expected to attend appropriate training sessions, which may not necessarily be held at your place of work or during your scheduled hours.

How does this role contribute to the overall mission of the organization?

As a Cleaner, you play a vital role in maintaining hygiene and cleanliness, which is essential for delivering brilliant care to service users through a committed and compassionate team.

What additional duties might I be asked to perform?

You may undertake other duties and tasks as directed by your supervisor, Hotel Services Manager, or Service Manager.

Who can I contact for more information about this job?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Andrea Smith, the Site Supervisor, via email at Andrea.Smith73@nhs.net or by phone at 07867908706.

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Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust

We provide secondary mental health services across Kent and Medway, both in the community and within inpatient settings.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) provides mental health and social care services across Kent and Medway. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered mental health care that supports recovery and improves the well-being of individuals. Their purpose is to enhance mental health services through compassionate care, effective treatment, and community support.