Domestic Assistant

2 weeks ago


Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen within the Facilities Directorate for part time hours contract Domestic Assistants based at the Maidstone Hospital.

We are looking for individuals who have excellent interpersonal and communication skills who are well motivated and hardworking, who can work as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

This is a cleaning role but may also include the beverage rounds on the wards and working in various departments throughout the Hospital. Ability to be flexible is essential.

Previous experience of working within a healthcare environment would be advantageous but not essential as on the job training will be provided.

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.

The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.

We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.


Job description
Job responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

Interview Date: 24th May 2024



Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Good general education NVQ Level 2 Cleaning & Support ServicesDesirable
Relevant cleaning qualification - BICSc Cleaning Operators Proficiency CertificateExperience
Essential
Ability to effectively communicate / interact with others (both verbal and written) Understanding of why cleaning is importantDesirable
Knowledge of the hospital sites Colour coding and prevention of cross infection Previous usage of cleaning equipmentSkills
Essential
Knowledge of domestic cleaningDesirable
Previous experience working in clinical environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.



Employer details
Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage lane

Maidstone

ME169QQ



Employer's website

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For questions about the job, contact:

Domestic Manager

Iryna Afafsa



Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

T3

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage lane

Maidstone

ME169QQ



Supporting documents

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