Job Title and Location
Cleaning Services Assistant at ZeroAge – Nottingham (QMC, Derby Road, Nottingham NG7 2UH). This is a part‑time, Band 2 role within NHS Trusts, salary £24,465 per annum pro rata.
Overview
We require proactive and hardworking staff to work as part of a team within Cleaning Services. The role involves cleaning in clinical and non-clinical areas, providing and maintaining the highest standard of cleaning to all areas in all wards and departments, ensuring at all times the highest degree of cleanliness, safety and care.
Job Responsibilities (Cleaning Service Duties)
* Ensure a timely and accurate response to all cleaning requests.
* Work in partnership with the Ward Team, Facilities Team Leader/Assistant Facilities Manager.
* Assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards and infection control practices in the department as appropriate.
* Maintain the integrity and reputation of the department by effective communication and harmonious attitudes with patients, staff and visitors.
* Ensure patient dignity and privacy is respected at all times and report breaches.
* Safe use of cleaning equipment; assemble and dismantle equipment; order stock.
* Apply effective cleansing and decontamination techniques across a range of tasks.
* Deep cleaning tasks (e.g., hard floors, fixtures and fittings, sanitary areas) and replenishment of disposable commodities (soap, gel, towels).
* Remove waste from wards/departments to designated collection points; use polishing/scrubbing machines and extraction machines as required.
* Perform routine cleaning duties including toilets, wash basins, sinks, showers, beds and bedside lockers; replenish supplies.
* Change curtains as required; make up on-call and relatives overnight stay beds.
* Use ride-on cleaning equipment; operate sweeper, scrubber dryer and burnishing equipment.
* Undertake other duties as delegated; ensure safe handling of cleaning agents and storage of hazardous chemicals.
* Decontaminate cleaning equipment daily and report faults; attend on‑the‑job training and machinery training as required.
* Ensure cleaning cupboards are tidy and decontaminated; follow Infection Control & Prevention Policy and Isolation procedures when required.
* Work in accordance with Trust policies and procedures (COSHH, Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Infection Control).
* Assist in isolation cleansing when required.
Person Specification
Essential
* Training & Qualifications: Knowledge or training equivalent to NVQ Level 1/2 in Cleaning and Support Services; Intermediate Apprenticeship in Facilities Services Level 2 or equivalent; knowledge of COSHH procedures.
* Experience: Cleaning in a domestic environment; experience working with the general public; experience working in a team.
Desirable
* Previous experience cleaning in a commercial capacity.
* Experience working in a healthcare environment.
* Good knowledge of health and safety issues.
Additional Details
* Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and Disclosure to DBS.
* Employer: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts – QMC, Derby Road, Nottingham.
* Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change; Band 2; Part-time; Permanent.
Equal Opportunity and About Us
We are committed to diversity and welcome new ideas to develop our team to deliver world class healthcare. We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, to improve representation. We offer a subsidised on-site staff restaurant, annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays, and NHS discounts. We strive to align with our strategic objectives and values.
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