Nhs Healthcare Cleaners/ward Hosts

3 weeks ago


Colchester, United Kingdom East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated NHS Healthcare Cleaners/Ward Hosts to fill a number of part time roles to support within the Facilities Management Team at Colchester Hospital.

In addition to general cleaning of public areas and dealing with ad hoc tasks, e.g. clearing spills, the post holders may be required to carry out specialist cleaning duties, some of which are physically demanding. We are looking for conscientious individuals, who are able to use their initiative and manage their own workload.

We have a variety of positions available for the below shift patterns:
- 07.00-13.30 Monday - Friday

07.30-15:30 Monday -Friday

07.30-15:30 Saturday-Sunday

09.45-18.30 Saturday-Sunday

09.45-18.30 Friday -Saturday

16.00-20.00 Monday-Friday

07.00-15.30 Monday - Friday

13.30-22.00 Monday - Friday

Basic numeracy and literacy skills will be required and having experience of working within a similar environment would be an advantage, but not necessarily essential, as full training will be given.

The post holder will support Hotel Services to deliver a professional, efficient and cost effective service with regards to cleaning and the delivery of patient meals at Colchester Hospital.

The post holder will be required to adhere to specific cleaning and caterings tasks without supervision, using the materials and equipment as they have been trained and instructed by the Facilities Coordinator. They will require a good understanding of COSHH and responsibilities for due diligence within the role

The post holder will be required to engage with ward & departmental staff, colleagues, line managers, patients, relatives and other stakeholders and to deliver the highest standards of customer care and service to ensure a pleasant, safe, clean and welcoming environment

One of the largest Trust’s in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients’ own homes. You will be joining a team of over 11,000 amazing colleagues providing care to 800,000 residents.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a range of services including mental health support. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.

To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific cleaning tasks will include but may not be limited to all of the following:

- Cleaning of high and low surfaces of furniture, fixtures, fittings, glassware, floors and sanitary areas within clinical and non-clinical areas using micro-fibre system and in line with National Cleaning Standards, Site Method Statements and Work Schedules
- Preparation, plating and service of breakfast and breakfast/late beverage (wards)
- Use/cleaning of dishwasher (loading, unloading and cleaning)
- Use/Cleaning of a toaster (making toast for patients)
- Use/Cleaning of a microwave (warming up porridge for patients)
- Emptying and re-lining of waste bins, collection, segregation and disposal of all types of waste according to Trust policies and procedures
- Vacuuming, mopping of floors (using micro-fibre system)
- Replenishing of soap, hand towels, toilet paper, alcohol gel (some areas)
- Mechanical maintenance of floors including scrubbing, buffing, carpet cleaning at agreed frequencies
- Steam cleaning equipment/commodes
- Changing of window and cubicle curtains
- To carry out all routine cleaning duties in accordance with the agreed cleaning schedule and task frequencies to maintain optimum cleaning standards.
- To respond to all reasonable additional ad-hoc requests for cleaning as and when required.
- To ensure that any cleaning rectification activity is undertaken promptly and thoroughly within the agreed timescale and standards
- Responsible for routine cleaning of all domestic/catering equipment
- Responsible for unlocking/locking doors in areas that are closed to enable cleaning to commence and to secure once completed.
- To bring all dirty laundry they have used throughout their shift to be laundered at the designated area and at the end of each shift
- Notify Ward Staff/Fac



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