The Housekeeper ensures that the ward environment is clean and tidy complying with NHS standards, infection control and health and safety directives.
“Making the Clinic a clean, safe & comfortable place to enhance your recovery & care.”
As a Facilities Assistant, you are required to undertake a 12-month NVQ Level Apprenticeship in cleaning.
Main Responsibilities
1. Work in any area within the Clinic as assessed by the Domestic Supervisor.
2. Perform all duties as stated on the standard operating procedure or procedure sheet for area of work assigned.
3. Operate mechanical/electrical domestic equipment and report any faults to the Facilities Supervisor. Always check electrical equipment before use.
4. Replenish disposable materials, i.e., hand towels, soap etc.
5. Collect and remove waste as per waste disposal policy.
6. Adhere to all Facilities Services Policies and Codes of Practice.
7. Maintain the required standard of cleaning services following the correct procedure and frequencies.
8. Undertake a variety of cleaning duties in line with the area/location cleaning schedules.
9. Safely and correctly store cleaning chemicals and equipment.
10. Carry out specialist cleaning and one-off cleaning duties as required by Supervisors.
11. Ensure a pleasant and well-maintained environment for service users, including looking after fixtures and fittings and hard and soft services.
12. Observe good personal hygiene practices according to Local and Trust policies.
13. Maintain a clean and tidy appearance.
14. Wear the correct uniform and other protective clothing/items required for the role.
Working for our Organisation
BWC Management Services Limited (also known as Vital Services) is a wholly-owned subsidiary company of Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust (BWC). The sole focus of Vital Services is the provision of estates and facilities services, and the staff who provide these crucial services are fundamental to the Trust being able to deliver world-class care.
Person Specification
Physical Skills
* Kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, or stretching.
* Lifting weights/equipment with mechanical aids.
* Lifting weights/equipment without mechanical aids.
* Making repetitive movements.
* Pushing/pulling trolleys or similar.
Qualifications
* Basic cleaning qualification - NVQs 1 or 2 or similar in a relevant discipline.
Knowledge/Experience
* Understanding of the role and associated work procedures.
* Experience of working in a similar role or discipline.
* Experience of working in the NHS.
Skills
* Basic knowledge of cleaning materials.
* Basic manual handling qualification.
* Knowledge of COSHH.
* Experience of manual handling techniques.
* Effective communication skills.
* Ability to listen and respond to information, ask questions for clarification.
* Respond appropriately to queries and complaints.
* Participate in discussions on familiar topics.
* Read and understand short pieces of text.
* Extract numerical information from lists, tables, diagrams, and simple charts.
* Tackle practical problems using simple calculations.
As a Trust employee, you are required to comply with all legislation and guidance relating to safeguarding children and adults with care and support needs, and promoting their health and welfare.
Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people, and as such, this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application Process
Occasionally, we receive a large number of applications for our roles, and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Name: Tina Small
Job title: Facilities Operational Manager
Email address: tina.small1@nhs.net
Telephone number: 0121 335 8241
If you have problems applying, contact:
Address: Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital
Telephone: 07833341517
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