Join to apply for the Patient Services Assistant role at Derbyshire Support & Facilities Services Limited. DSFS Ltd are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join our Domestic Services Team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
The Domestic Services Department provides a high‑quality cleaning service to wards, departments and communal areas, supporting the hospital by maintaining a pleasant, hygienic, and comfortable environment for patients.
Working hours
09:00 to 14:00, 5 days per week (22.5 hours per week). The rota is based on a 22.5‑hour a week contract and includes some weekends and bank holidays.
Responsibilities
* Clean specific areas in line with training and approved methods, NHS National cleaning standards and frequencies.
* Work in accordance with the day‑to‑day schedule, as directed.
* Safely utilise mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment following appropriate training and be responsible for cleaning domestic services equipment after use.
* Work to prevent the spread of infection by following the National colour code system.
* Ensure that cleaning cupboards are locked and secured every time they are not in use and be responsible for the security of keys issued to these areas.
* Ensure compliance with mandatory training and attend other relevant training, as directed.
* Ensure compliance with relevant hospital policies and procedures.
* Report accidents and near misses or unsafe situations, so appropriate action can be taken.
* Treat patients, visitors and staff with dignity and respect.
* Undertake specialist cleans where knowledge of differing cleaning methodologies is required, resulting in the use of specific PPE.
* Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role / as requested by line management.
* Undertake actions arising from cleaning audits within agreed timescales.
Employment details
Entry level – Full‑time – Other (Job function).
Diversity and inclusion
DSFS is proud to be striving to achieve a truly diverse and inclusive flexible workforce by valuing and welcoming everyone’s abilities, uniqueness, and individuality.
Contact
For further details or informal visits contact: Nicky Norton, Deputy Domestic Services Manager, Email: nicola.norton3@nhs.net, Tel: 01246 512575.
Derbyshire Support & Facilities Services Limited does not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship; applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.
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