Job overview
Maintaining cleanliness within St Richard's Hospital in Chichester.
We are currently recruiting (Bank staff) to our Domestics team to provide flexible cover for annual leave and absence within the team. Various hours from Monday-Sunday (Daytime & Twilight), as when available.
The post holder will be responsible for cleaning clinical wards/departments.
Should you require Additional Support with completing your Application, Please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email below:
Main duties of the job
Work as a team member with a flexible approach within the Facilities Department. To provide a comprehensive service to the Hospital undertaking all cleaning whilst adhering to all Health and Safety, ensuring all areas of allocated cleaning are kept to a high standard, and any other duties deemed within the grading of the post.
You will be integral to maintaining the high standards of cleaning throughout the hospital wards and departments.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Communication Skills
1. Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy.
2. To aid Hospital staff, visitors and patients, following Trust policies and procedures.
3. Guide and direct visitors and deal with in a helpful and friendly manner.
4. Ability to communicate sensitive information using tact and diplomacy when dealing with deceased family and friends.
5. Actively participate in any departmental Information Technology initiatives.
Analytical and Judgmental Skills
6. Communicate daily with all users regarding any variation in service that may be required.
7. To log and report any faults found within the areas of responsibility and escalate any other issues accordingly.
Planning and Organisational Skills
8. Attend daily briefing meeting with Supervision, and liaise with other Departmental Managers
For full description please refer to attached job description & person specification
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
9. Ability to understand verbal and written communication and demonstrate good command of spoken English
Desirable criteria
10. Previous experience in a front line service. Experience in customer service awareness
11. Experience in a healthcare environment
EDI
Essential criteria
12. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
13. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications