Job summary
- Main area
- Hotel Services - Domestic
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Flexible working - As and when required
- Job ref
- 842-Bank-0007-24-6K
- Employer
- Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- As and where required
- Town
- As and where required
- Salary
- £22,383 pa, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Bank Hotel Services Assistant (Domestic)- St. Oswalds Hospital
NHS AfC: Band 2
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Be outstanding – join an outstanding team!
Job overview
Exciting opportunities have arisen to be part of DCHS Integrated facilities Team (IFM) Bank.
We are actively recruiting Hotel Services Assistants - (Domestic) into the following localities:
St Oswalds Hospital - Matlock
What really matters to us is providing every one of our patients with an excellent experience, a service that really cares and one that delivers the right outcome and we achieve this every day.
Working within IFM service, you will become an active member of our team working closely with other disciplines and have the opportunity to work across our units and wards.
Previous experience is desirable, but not essential as full training is provided.
Main duties of the job
Domestic Assistant
- Working either individually or as part of a team in ensuring a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors in both clinical and non-clinical areas.
- Working to the NHS national Standards of Cleanliness follow agreed work schedules, methods and procedures.
Working for our organisation
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.
During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
We take the health, safety and well-being of our colleagues very seriously and all of our staff are fully trained and provided with the correct uniform and PPE to ensure they can undertake their tasks in a safe and effective manner at all times.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We have bank opportunities in Domestic Assistant roles; providing cover for staff absence and other emergencies on an "as and when" basis.
Domestic Duties
- Cleaning of wards/departments. This includes vacuum cleaning, damp mopping of floors, damp dusting of furniture and fittings.
- Cleaning of sanitary ware, eg baths, wash basins and toilets.
- Emptying and cleaning of waste bins/baskets.
- Replenishing disposable items, eg hand towels, toilet rolls, soap, etc.
- Cleaning kitchen areas, including refrigerator, cupboards, microwaves, etc.
- Cleaning of mirrors and internal glass.
- Washing of tiled surfaces and paintwork, high dusting walls etc.
- Changing curtains.
- Assist with the provision of linen supply service at ward level including tidying shelves.
- Floor maintenance, ie scrubbing and polishing.
- Collection and washing of patient’s crockery at meal times.
- Collection, washing and re-distributing patients water jugs and glasses.
- Maintaining equipment and materials in a clean and tidy condition.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload as required within own area of service
- Attend and complete all required on the job training
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working in a similar environment.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills or willing to work towards
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Infection Control
- Basic Health and Safety
- NVQ in Cleaning
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
- Pat Arnold
- Job title
- Operational Co Ordinator for IFM
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
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