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Job summary

Main area
Cleaner
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 28 hours per week (28 hours per week over 4 days ,shift times are a mix of 7.00am - 2.30pm & 11.30am - 7.00pm including some weekends and Bank Holiday)
Job ref
842-EST-4959-24-B
Employer
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Cavendish Hospital
Town
Buxton
Salary
£23,615 pa, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust logo

Domestic Assistant - Cleaner

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

Would you like to join our Team based at Cavendish Hospital  as a Domestic Cleaner?

If so, we require 1 Domestic Cleaning Assistant to work 28 hours per week.  The hours will be on a rota basis working 4 days per week covering between 7.00am -2.30pm & 11.30 -7.00pm and will include  some  weekends and Bank Holidays.

If you are an enthusiastic team member who is motivated and eager to learn  and you would like to make a difference to our patients’ experience then we would like to hear from you.  

Although previous  experience is desirable, it is not essential as full training will be given.

What really matters is that we provide  our patients with an excellent experience and a service that really cares by demonstrating values and personal qualities that support the DCHS way of working. 

Derbyshire Community Health Services is unable to sponsor international applicants in this role.  You can find out more about how you can work in the UK by visiting  Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main duties of the job

  • To provide a high quality domestic cleaning service to hospital, health centre and clinic settings. 
  • Working either individually or as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness. 
  • To follow a work schedule whilst being flexible, being prepared to work at other sites should service demands dictate.
  • Cleaning eg of sanitary ware, treatment rooms, waiting, office and kitchen areas, mirrors, high and low dusting, washing of tiled services and paintwork, curtain changing.
  • Ensure incidents are raised and recorded accurately, within required timeframes, via appropriate system ie Datix.
  • Care and safe use of mechanical equipment eg floor scrubbers.
  • Replenishing disposable items eg hand towels and ensure correct use and storage of cleaning agents and equipment.
  • Disposal of waste in accordance with the Trust Waste Policy.
  • Accurate completion of documentation eg own time sheet and Barrier or Terminal cleans.
  • Comply with Infection Control policy/guidelines including colour coding system.
  • Be aware of site security whilst undertaking duties eg closing of windows and doors securely.
  • Wear protective clothing.
  • Maintain equipment and materials in a clean, tidy condition and report any faulty equipment in a timely manner.
  • Comply with Health and Safety regulations.
  • Attend all required Trust and service specific training.
  • Demonstrate and explain working practices to new starters.

 

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.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.   To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site.  You will need to register if you do not already have an account

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Cleaning experience
Desirable criteria
  • Worked in health care setting

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Flexible approach to work

Education

Essential criteria
  • Basic numeracy & Literacy or willing to work towards
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ In Cleaning

Employer certification / accreditation badges

We are a Living Wage EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderHSJ Best places to workArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Armed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Care quality commission - OutstandingStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.The Queen's Nursing Institute Member Organisation logoDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldArmed Forces Covenant

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Louise Holmes
Job title
IFM Operational Coordinator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07920889477
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