Domestic Assistant

The post holder will be part of a team providing a clean and safe environment for our service users and help to reduce the spread of healthcare associated infections (HCAI’s) by undertaking general and specialist cleaning duties including Hydrogen Peroxide Vaper (HPV) if required. As part of this role the post holder will also offer a food and beverage service to patients at ward level as part of a Housekeeping role

Responsible for cleaning in the GMS sites to the British institute of Cleaning Science and NHS standards of Cleanliness to the required work frequencies as per the work schedules. Have the ability to suggest and make changes to work schedules to improve customer experience and improve efficiency.

To rectify any failures in cleanliness standards after routine monitoring has been completed and report completion of the rectification to your Supervisor

To adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.

Responsible for cleaning in the GMS sites to the British institute of Cleaning Science and NHS standards of Cleanliness to the required work frequencies as per the work schedules. Have the ability to suggest and make changes to work schedules to improve customer experience and improve efficiency.

To rectify any failures in cleanliness standards after routine monitoring has been completed and report completion of the rectification to your Supervisor

To adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.

Ensure the cleaning cupboards are clean and tidy after each shift and that all equipment is left check, cleanliness and systems and process are in place.

Responsible for the safe and secure storage of cleaning chemicals and stock items for refilling and replenishing dispensers with, i.e.: paper hand towels, soap, toilet tissue, etc. Report stock shortfalls and request supplies from your Supervisor

Observe the correct use and care of equipment, reporting any damage, malfunction or maintenance requirements to a supervisor. Ensure all equipment is cleaned after use and is left in a safe condition and ready to be used by the next person on duty.

As part of the GMS water management processes and procedures, be responsible for flushing in wards and department areas. Record information on the flushing forms to show compliance with Health Technical Memorandum.

Change soiled screen, cubicle and window curtains as required in accordance with a curtain change programme. Remove full soiled linen bags of curtains to the collection point. Replace linen bags as required.

To be responsible for the collection and disposal of waste from one’s own specific work area and the collection and storage of waste from locations in accordance to local procedures and the waste disposal policy.

Report any changes to the areas you are working in to your supervisor to ensure the correct cleaning is provided in each space i.e. change of use of an area.

To ensure areas, buildings and cleaning cupboards have been locked during (as appropriate) and after cleaning, if the area is not occupied and replace keys in compliance with local procedures.