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Job summary

Main area
Cleaning
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week (working hours of 14.00-20.00)
Job ref
223-CTN-374
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hollinswood House
Town
Telford
Salary
£22,383 per annum/ pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Cleanliness Technician - CDC HWH

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

Exciting opportunities are available for highly motivated individuals to join our Cleanliness Services Team and be part of a front line team enhancing patient experience by delivering high standards of cleanliness.

There are  2 x  positions available working alternative weekends, hours based at Hollinswood House Stafford Park. 

We have 2 x  30  hour per week position available working 2pm-8pm

Full training will be given.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.  We look forward to receiving your application for employment.  In the event of an extremely high response to this advertisement the post will be closed early.  

Main duties of the job

  • To work as part of a team providing high standards of cleanliness. You will also be expected to  complete deep cleans in other parts of the hospital as and when required.
  • Using chemicals and cleaning equipment responsibly and within health and safety guidelines.
  • Clearing clinical waste in the appropriate manner.
  • Maintaining staff and public safety through appropriate use of warning signage whilst cleaning.

Working for our organisation

The team of Cleanliness Technicians are made up of Trust staff who are accountable for cleaning the whole hospital. Our aim is to ensure a safe and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors. We work closely with IPC and wards and departments to ensure our high standards are maintained. We are a large team covering various shift patterns and our goal is to provide  the best service we can.

We pride ourselves on encouraging each other and other teams within the Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Desirable criteria
  • NVQ in Housekeeping or Industrial Cleaning

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Proven relevant experience of cleaning in a healthcare setting
  • Knowledge of infection, prevention and control
  • Knowledge of cleaning products and COSHH

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Literacy skills in order to read instructions/guidelines/policies
  • Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, members of the public and patients
  • Ability to work as part of a team

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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
Sharon Smallwood
Job title
Cleanliness Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01952 641222
Additional information

To contact directly please call 01952 641222 ext 4933 or email as above

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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