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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management

AI generated summary

  • You need cleaning knowledge, understanding of infection control & safety, basic literacy/numeracy, IT skills, and flexibility. Experience in healthcare cleaning and public interaction is a plus.
  • You will clean clinical and non-clinical areas, ensure infection control, manage spills, operate cleaning machinery, and assist with bio-decontamination, adhering to Trust standards.

Requirements

  • Understanding importance of cleaning within a Hospital environment
  • Knowledge of using electrical cleaning equipment (vacuum, steam cleaner, buffer, floor scrubber -dryer, carpet cleaner)
  • Understanding of Infection Control precautions (hand washing, colour coding, PPE, hygiene)
  • Understanding of safe usage of chemicals (COSHH) and Health & Safety
  • Basic Numaracy & Literacy required
  • Knowledge / understanding of cleaning and domestic assistant role
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people and understand written and verbal communications
  • Ability to organise & prioritise day to day tasks
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable to meet service needs, i.e. move area, work Bank Holidays
  • Ability to use cleaning equipment, pull out beds to facilitate cleaning; handling refuse sacks; able to stand for long period of time
  • Basic IT skills to enable complete of Trust e-learning and use software to book annual leave
  • No previous experiance required
  • Experience of cleaning within healthcare environment
  • Experience of working with public/customers
  • No formal qualifications are required: an induction period, on the job instruction and additional training will be provided on infection control, COSHH, national cleaning standards, use of cleaning equipment/machinery and manual handling.
  • NVQ Level 1 & 2 or other recognised cleaning qualifications

Responsibilities

  • To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high standards of cleaning within both the clinical and non-clinical areas.
  • To clean specific areas in line with Trust policy and national cleaning standards.
  • To provide a cleaning service in accordance with approved methods, standards and frequencies.
  • To provide support to terminal cleans/infection cleans ensuring conversance with infection control & procedures in respect of all cleaning duties.
  • The removal and cleaning up of uncontained body fluid spillages in line with Trust policy and national cleaning standards.
  • To use cleaning equipment, machinery and cleaning materials once trained and ability to spot defects with machinery and report to Supervisor.
  • Where required undertake Bioquell Q50- HPV decontamination duties and be fully compliant with all the methods and responsibilities of using this system.
  • To adopt a flexible approach when undertaking domestic duties.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Domestic Assistant position?

The working hours are part-time, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 17:00 to 21:00.

Is previous experience required for this position?

No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

What kind of training will be provided?

Training will include infection control, COSHH, national cleaning standards, and the use of cleaning equipment and machinery.

What is the salary for the Domestic Assistant role?

The salary is £23,615 per annum, pro rata.

Are there opportunities for career progression?

Yes, there are career progression opportunities within Estates & Facilities and the NHS.

What benefits does the employment package include?

The package includes an excellent pension and life assurance package, annual leave entitlements, paid occupational maternity/paternity leave, training opportunities, health and wellbeing support, NHS discount schemes, and long service awards.

Will I need to undergo a background check?

Yes, this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure submission will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Where is the job located?

The job is located at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN.

Do I need to have specific qualifications to apply?

No formal qualifications are required; however, NVQ Level 1 & 2 or other recognized cleaning qualifications are desirable.

What is the focus of the Domestic Assistant's responsibilities?

The focus is on maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the hospital and designated wards or departments, following set procedures and standards.

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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

People Caring for People

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of healthcare services across Northumberland and North Tyneside. Their ultimate mission is to deliver exceptional care and improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve. Their purpose is to offer high-quality, patient-centered care through their hospitals and community services, focusing on innovation, efficiency, and compassionate treatment.