Theatre Domestic

We are looking to appoint 1 highly enthusiastic domestic assistants to join our team at North Tyneside General Hospital, working in the Operating Department.
- It is essential that you have effective communication skills both written and verbal.
- Previous domestic experience is essential.
- Experience within the healthcare setting is desirable.

To ensure the operating theatres and surrounding areas are clean using specialised equipment (i.e. scrubber, pick up, buffer) and renewing disposables where necessary.

To clean operating theatres and the surrounding department. To act as a porter to take the patient to and from the operating theatres as necessary
- Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.
- Undertake “deep cleans” in areas where infection is present
- Cleaning of the operating theatres including canopies
- Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point
- Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas
- Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails
- Cleaning of internal glass
- Taking down and putting up of curtains
- Scheduled cleaning of chairs
- To wash walls (shoulder height) fitting and windows where required
- Use all equipment and materials in a correct and safe manner
- Report all faults queries or problems to the Department Manager/Domestic Supervisor
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas
- Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage
- Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, fire drills, hygiene, the requirements of the health and safety at Work regulations and other courses as deemed necessary for the efficient working of the department.
- Any other duties as deemed appropriate.