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Job summary

Main area
Domestic
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 13.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Job ref
383-FAC-5103-24
Employer
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Mary's Gate
Town
Chesterfield
Salary
£23,615 pa, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/12/2024 23:59

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Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust logo

Hotel Services Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 2

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career?  Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services.  The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

 

Job overview

Would you like to make a difference and have a truly rewarding career? 

This is your opportunity to Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We are looking for someone to join our team, working 13.5 hours per week, 6.00am - 8.30am on Monday  & 6.00am-9.45am Tuesday - Friday, at St Mary's Gate Chesterfield.

Main duties of the job

Our Cleaners provide a high class  service, cleaning buildings within the trust to create a clean environment for all patients, visitors, and staff.

You will be required to:

Provide a cleaning service tailored to the area where work is undertaken which will include a full cleaning service.

 

Working for our organisation

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”

Benefits include:

  • Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
  • 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service 
  • Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
  • Health service discounts and online benefits
  • Incremental pay progression
  • Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
  • Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
  • Health and wellbeing opportunities
  • Structured learning and development opportunities

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.

Key result areas (Main duties/responsibilities)

Cleaning Duties

Damp mopping and buffing of all floor surfaces, including using machinery and periodic maintenance as included in cleaning schedules.

Vacuum cleaning of all carpet areas, including use of machinery.

Damp dusting all radiators, pipes and ledges.

Cleaning of all furniture and fittings by the appropriate method.

High dusting.

Cleaning of partition glass and inside of windows where necessary.

Cleaning of all sanitary ware, treatment rooms, waiting areas, office areas and kitchen areas.

Cleaning wall tiles.

Replenishing disposable items, e.g. paper towels, toilet rolls, soap, rubbish sacks etc.

Emptying of refuse bins and removing to place of disposal and cleaning of all refuse holders.

Cleaning of lockers, beds and mattress when vacated by the patient.

This will involve the safe use of cleaning agents and mechanical equipment eg floor scrubbers and safe disposal of waste items.   Protective clothing will be supplied.

Ad Hoc Duties

Will include:

Ordering and maintaining cleaning supplies to required stock level.

Reporting defaults, breakages, pests etc to relevant person.

Completing relevant paperwork as requested by management.

Opening and securing buildings following procedures where required.

 

Person specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential criteria
  • Working Knowledge of Health and Safety
Desirable criteria
  • Cleaning experience

Knowledge and skills

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into health

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mrs Alison Delaney
Job title
Hotel Services Deputy Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07584610174

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Recruitment Team
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
DE22 3LZ
Telephone
07900 136267 (please note, my normal working days are Mon-Thu)
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