Job summary
- Main area
- domestic assistant
- Grade
- QFA10
- Contract
- Permanent: 30 hours 4 day rotation 7.30-3.30pm
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (4 day rotation)
- Job ref
- 297-QEF-6796529
- Employer
- QE Facilities
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- queen elizabeth
- Town
- Gateshead
- Salary
- £23,511 pro rata, per annum
- Closing
- 04/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Domestic Assistant
QFA10
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment or education references covering 3 years. If you have gaps you will be required to provide character references. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment or education references covering 3 years. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Job overview
· Ability to make straightforward decisions on job-related issues as an individual and as part of the wider team
· Follow cleaning schedules and complete cleaning tasks as detailed daily/weekly and periodic
· Ability to use own initiative in response to variations in work routine seeking support as necessary
· Demonstrate flexibility in terms of work area, and shift pattern to meet the needs of the service
· Ensure safe storage of cleaning equipment and cleaning chemicals
· Ensure delivery of cleaning materials and disposable items match delivery note, sign to record delivery
Main duties of the job
· Complete daily, weekly, and regular cleaning to include cleaning of all floor surfaces, paintwork, internal glass, fixtures and fittings as defined by QE Facilities Policy, Procedures and Service Level Agreements within the designated area(s)
· Organise and remove waste materials from designated areas complying with defined waste procedures for both domestic and clinical waste
· Carry out sanitary cleaning in all wet areas to include toilets, basins, baths, and shower cubicles.
· Maintain, and replenish cleaning materials to all designated areas to include linen in selected locations
· Respond to requests for remedial cleaning after incidents/ accidents in a timely fashion
· Report building defects to ensure remedial action is taken
· Prepare patient area for service of patient meals,
· collection of cutlery and crockery following patient meal service the washing up of all items and storage at ward level
· preparation and serving of patient beverages under the guidance of nursing staff
· Linen change in on-call rooms and residential accommodation curtain change in all clinical areas.
· Any other duties required within remit
Working for our organisation
QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.
We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.
We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for reliable, flexible, and well-motivated individuals who take pride in their work, to work as Domestics Assistants at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Bensham hospital where we are committed to the delivery of a high-quality patient experience. The successful candidates must be motivated and able to work effectively on their own and as part of a team with a flexible approach to their duties and hours of work as the needs of the service must come first and you.
You will play an important part in making sure we attain the highest standards of cleanliness within both clinical and non-clinical areas of the hospital in compliance with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness. This is a vital role and essential to ensure healthcare safety and compliance with infection prevention and control standards. You will clean ward areas, and other areas of the hospital, according to a schedule ensuring the environment is cleaned to the standard required, and that infection risks are kept to a minimum.
Your duties will include but are not limited to high dusting, damp dusting, floor area, fixtures and fittings, low dusting and may also include food and beverage service in the patient environment. This is a great opportunity to provide excellent customer service to patients and colleagues throughout the Trust
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Patient and client interactions which portray a professional, supportive and caring service (E)
- • Ability to work independently and use initiative, while being part of a team. (E)
- • Constructive team working and participation including multi-disciplinary team relationships(E) • Personal organisation and time management with strong attention to detail (E)
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in a domestic role/in a healthcare setting (D)
- • Cleaning procedures and protocols (D)
- • Knowledge of the application of all regulatory and legislative requirements required to ensure a Healthy & Safe environment including: Infection Prevention and Control; Safe Working; Lone Working; COSHH; Food Safety and Manual Handling; Patient and Customer Care (D)
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
- julie holmes
- Job title
- domestic services manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01914452267
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