Job summary
- Main area
- Housekeeping
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 279-6678825-Oct24
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hospital
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £23,615 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Domestic Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 2
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
Maintaining cleanliness within Worthing Hospital
The Housekeeping Department are looking to recruit two Domestic Assistants to join their team.
The post holder will be responsible for cleaning clinical wards/departments.
Working hours :
Monday - Friday: 5pm to 9pm
Saturday - Sunday 5pm to 9pm
Saturday - Sunday 7.30am to 4pm
Work as a team member with a flexible approach within the Facilities Department. To provide a comprehensive service to the Hospital undertaking all cleaning whilst adhering to all Health and Safety, ensuring all areas of allocated cleaning are kept to a high standard, and any other duties deemed within the grading of the post.
Main duties of the job
Cleaning clinical departments to National Cleaning Standards 2021, which training will be provided.
Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy.
To aid Hospital staff, visitors and patients, following Trust policies and procedures.
Guide and direct visitors and deal with in a helpful and friendly manner.
Ability to communicate sensitive information using tact and diplomacy when dealing with deceased family and friends.
Actively participate in any departmental Information Technology initiative
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Work as a team member with a flexible approach within the Facilities Department. To provide a comprehensive service to the Hospital undertaking all cleaning whilst adhering to all Health and Safety, ensuring all areas of allocated cleaning are kept to a high standard, and any other duties deemed within the grading of the post.
Please see job description and person specification for further details.
Previous applicant, need not apply.
Person specification
Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to understand verbal and written communication and demonstrate good command of spoken English
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a front line service. Experience in customer service awareness
- Experience in a healthcare environment
Skill and ED&I
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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
- Sarah Pragnell
- Job title
- Assistant Head of Domestics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903 205111
- Additional information
Extension 85676
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