CDDS Domestic Services Assistant

2 months ago

Darlington, United Kingdom CDD Services (Synchronicity Care Ltd) Full time

Job summary

Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) are a wholly ownedsubsidiary company of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust(CDDFT). Synchronicity Care Limited(SCL) provides a range of non-clinical Estates, Facilities and Procurementservices to CDDFT.

An excellent opportunity has arisen within Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) for anenthusiastic, self-motivated and committed individual to influence andcontribute as part of the Domestic Services Team at Darlington MemorialHospital.

Domestic Assistants are important members of the team whoassist with maintaining a clean and welcoming environment over a 24/7 periodfor patients, staff and visitors within a busy acute successfulapplicant should preferably have previous cleaning experience in a healthcareenvironment however full training will be provided and all successful postholders will be expected to work towards gaining a NVQ Level 2 Certificate inCleaning and Support Services .

Successful post holders will be expected to workan evening shift pattern which includes weekends. All post holders will besubject to a 6 month probationary period.

Main duties of the job

Successful post holders will be required to carry outspecific cleaning and other related duties following set procedures andstandards to maintain the levels of cleanliness throughout the environment.

They will be required to work as part of a team and have theability to use a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise the dailyduties, whilst maintaining a professional approach at all times regardless ofthe situation.

They will ensure that communicaton channels are maintainedbetween appropirate staff, visitors and patient groups with regard todepartmental cleaning hygiene.

Post holders will be also be expected to be flexible to theneeds of the service ensuring that a continuity of service is maintained whilstadhering to all relevant policies and procedures.

They will have the ability to work unsupervised,be caring, flexible and reliable and have good levels of personal hygiene.

About us

CDD Services / SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.

CDD Services offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:

A Competitive salary Excellent Performance Related Bonus Scheme Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time) Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate) Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)

Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Toundertake cleaning duties as detailed within the domestic method statements,following cleaning schedules and COSHH guidelines.

Ensurecompliance with all aspects of Health & Safety legalisations and correctuse of PPE.

Tomaintain the hospital environment as laid down in the National standards ofCleanliness.

Undertakerectifications from the cleaning audit action plans and showing continuallyimprovement.

Assistwith beverage service as required and agreed.

Thoroughand hygienic cleaning of all domestic equipment and storage areas

To attendTrust or required training courses that is relevant to the post as a domestic.

Requestand replenish of all cleaning productsthrough effective stock ordering

Maintain ahigh level of personal hygiene

Adherenceto all Trust / Synchronicity CareLimited (SCL) and Departmental policies and procedures.

Checking ofall equipment before use and report any faults and defects tosupervisor/manager

Recordingand maintaining records as required

Reportingof any estates issues that have an impact on the cleaning services that youprovide.

Undertakeany other domestic orientated duties as required.

Specialist Cleaning Activities

Toundertake any specialised cleaning (HPV cleaning) as and when instructed by asupervisor or manager following appropriate protocols and completion ofassociated documentation.

The post holder is required to commit to delivering theactions in the Trusts Behaviours Framework:

Working together for patients

Patients come first in everything we do. We fully involvepatients, staff, families, carers, communities, and professionals inside andoutside the NHS. We speak up when thingsgo wrong.

Respect and Dignity.

We value every person whether patient, their families orcarers, or staff as an individual, respect their aspirations and commitmentsin life, and seek to understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.

Commitment to quality of care.

We earn the trust placed in us by insisting on quality andstriving to get the basics of quality of care safety, effectiveness andpatient experience right every time.

Compassion.

We ensure that compassion is central to the care we provideand respond with humanity and kindness to each persons pain, distress, anxietyor need.

Improving lives.

We strive to improve health and wellbeing and peoplesexperiences of the NHS.

Everyone counts.

We maximise our resources for the benefit of thewhole community, and make sure nobody is discriminated against or left behind.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

To be able to demonstrate a reasonable secondary education. Basic understanding of Health & Safety issues and COSSH

Desirable

Previous experience in this type of work would be preferable. Must have NVQ 2 in Support Services or Customer Care or be willing to work towards

Experience

Essential

Previous experience as a domestic/housekeeper

Desirable

Experience of working as a domestic in a healthcare environment. Experience of working in a multi professional team.

Special Requirements

Essential

Must be caring, flexible and reliable and have good levels of personal hygiene.

Desirable

The ability to work unsupervised

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Must be able to work within a caring, confidential environment and the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team in a busy environment

Desirable

Understanding of the National Standards of Cleanliness

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