Job summary
- Main area
- dometics
- Grade
- QF0A10
- Contract
- Permanent: working nights 10pm-6am Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (nights 10pm-6am)
- Job ref
- 297-6928008
- Employer
- QE Facilities
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- cdc metro centre
- Town
- Gateshead
- Salary
- £23,511
- Closing
- 30/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Domestic CDC (Community diagnostic centre)
QF0A10
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
To ensure that premises managed by QE Facilities Ltd are presented in such a manner as to promote an image of high standards of cleanliness, order, and patient/ client well-being. Specifically those areas within the job holder’s responsibility are clean; maintenance needs are noted and reported; and that support is provided to ensure that patient and staff environments are maintained at an optimal level to enhance the patient experience.
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
· Maintain all hard floors with the use of machinery
· Complete all relevant documentation to keep record’s up to date at all times
· Any other duties required within remit
Working for our organisation
We are delighted to be able to advertise a unique and exciting clinical cleaning positions for our amazing new community diagnostic centre based in the metro centre.
This is a modern, brand new building offering state of the art healthcare to the people of the North east.
The successful post holders will be responsible for maintaining the high standards of cleanliness of this building, working alongside the clinical professionals to achieve the highest of standards.
You will be working in a modern, clean and bright facility with brand new technology and cleaning equipment.
Free parking
Easy access by public transportation
Access to metro centre shopping discounts app
Changing/shower facilities
Brand new clean and bright building with modern facilities
Robust and thorough induction and on-going training
Ability to apply for a blue light card which allows for a range of discounts
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
· 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
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • 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)
- • Constructive team working and participation including multi-disciplinary team relationships(E) • Personal organisation and time management with strong attention to detail (E) • Ability to work independently and use initiative, while being part of a team. (E)
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in a domestic role/in a healthcare setting (D)
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
- julie holmes
- Job title
- domestic services manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01914452267
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