Domestic Assistant

Job summary

As a member of the Support Services Directorate, to play an active role in the provision of a clean and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors across the Trust. To enhance the patient experience whilst in the hospital by assisting with other duties as and when required.

Although we have a very strong learning and development function, we appreciate you will need to have acquired some skills and experience from your career to date in order for your time with us to be a real success. These can be found in the Person and Job Description attachment on NHS Jobs. However we have highlighted three of them below

Maintain standards of cleanliness of floors, furniture, mattresses, curtains and fittings; as well as removal of marks from walls/partitions/doors etc. in accordance with set standards and frequencies To correctly store and use all cleaning materials to ensure that the work is carried out in a safe manner and to the required standards To perform specialist and deep-cleans following cases of c-Diff, MRSA and other infections to the required standards to ensure that cases do not spread and that there are no further outbreaks in the area

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Support Services Directorate, to play an active role in the provision of a clean and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors across the Trust. To enhance the patient experience whilst in the hospital by assisting with other duties as and when required.

Although we have a very strong learning and development function, we appreciate you will need to have acquired some skills and experience from your career to date in order for your time with us to be a real success. These can be found in the Person and Job Description attachment on NHS Jobs. However we have highlighted three of them below

Maintain standards of cleanliness of floors, furniture, mattresses, curtains and fittings; as well as removal of marks from walls/partitions/doors etc. in accordance with set standards and frequencies To correctly store and use all cleaning materials to ensure that the work is carried out in a safe manner and to the required standards To perform specialist and deep-cleans following cases of c-Diff, MRSA and other infections to the required standards to ensure that cases do not spread and that there are no further outbreaks in the area

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Maintain standards of cleanliness of floors, furniture, mattresses, curtains and fittings; as well as removal of marks from walls/partitions/doors etc. in accordance with set standards and frequencies. To correctly store and use all cleaning materials to ensure that the work is carried out in a safe manner and to the required standards To perform specialist and deep-cleans following cases of c-Diff, MRSA and other infections to the required standards to ensure that cases do not spread and that there are no further outbreaks in the area To clean medical equipment drip and catheter stands and complete decontamination certificates to confirm that this cleaning has been undertaken. To organise own workload on a daily basis, working within scheduling guidelines to ensure that all required tasks are completed each day and completing appropriate sign-off sheets to indicate that the work has been undertaken To communicate with Domestic Supervisors, patients, visitors and ward/departmental staff in order to achieve specified standards of cleanliness To monitor and replenish stock levels of cleaning materials, refuse bags, paper hand towels, toilet tissue, hand soap and sanitisers; ensuring that items do not fall below acceptable levels and reordering as necessary To accurately complete appropriate documentation and logs ( mattress logs), to record detail of cleaning undertaken To operate all cleaning equipment, including electrical equipment, to achieve specified standards of cleanliness To be responsible for managing systems for ward/departmental security; locking doors, operating alarms and securing of keys as appropriate Participate in the orientation and training of new members of staff within Domestic Services through the demonstration of duties and responsibilities; ensuring that these are completed to acceptable standards Handling of the disposal of all types of waste, including recyclables and non-standard waste Report any sign of or sightings of pests within the hospital building and grounds Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in NHS cleaning good knowledge of hazardous products Team player with the ability to work alone

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE levels or equivalent To have or be willing to work towards occupational English & Maths test To have or be willing to work toward a level 2 qualification in Cleaning Services and obtaining this within the first 12 months of employment.

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of infection control processes and procedures in a hospital/care setting Understanding of health and safety at work COSHH Relevant training/experience

Personal Skills

Essential

Must be able to work both in a team and on own Continuous personal development Good communication skills First aid trained

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