Job overview
ADMK Cleaning Assistant
Department ADMK - Cancer Centre
Band 2 £24, Per annum, pro rata if part-time
Hours: 25 per week, all ADMK roles will be considered for flexible working
We are looking for two Domestic staff to join the existing team to provide a high-quality cleaning service at Milton Keynes University hospital new Cancer Centre. The Centre will bring the hospital’s cancer and radiotherapy services under one roof in a modern dedicated space.
The following posts are available from September
Cleaning Assistants for evenings -
Weekday post, Monday to Friday 16.00 hrs to 21.00 hrs
Enhancements for unsocial hours.
You will keep the Cancer Centre clean with general duties vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning the patient bed areas, sanitary fittings and emptying waste bins.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview 26 August
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to carry out duties as instructed to the required standard, to ensure the hospital is a clean, safe and welcoming environment at all times.
Working for our organisation
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
Free on-site parking
Free tea and coffee
Great flexible working opportunities
Discounted gym membership
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
On site nursery (chargeable)
Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment and development including a new surgical ward.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
Floor Cleaning Duties
• Suction clean & dust control sweeping
• Damp and wet mopping
• Spray cleaning & buffing
• Mechanical floor cleaning/scrubbing
• Stripping & re-polishing
• Carpet shampoo & stain removal
• Wet suction of floors
• Move wheeled and lightweight furniture where required
• High and low dusting
• Floor cleaning duties (as above)
Deep Cleaning/Periodic Cleaning
In accordance with hospital policy & work instruction
Exit & Terminal Cleans
In accordance with hospital policy & work instruction
Other Duties
• Curtain changes
• Cleaning of cleaning equipment and signage
• Laundry duties
• Fault reporting in machinery and equipment
• Accident reporting
• Stock taking and ensure stock levels are sufficient to carry out work
• Window/glass cleaning (internal)
• Art & sculptures cleaning
• Bin stores
• Pre-occupancy cleans
• Emergency/escalation cleaning
• Water flushing and records
• Ad hoc cleans as requested
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and are committed to equal opportunities, we proactively welcome applications from underrepresented groups in our community. Thank you for your interest in our Hospital.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
1. General education to GCSE or equivalent
Desirable criteria
2. Basic food hygiene certificate
3. NVQ level 2 Cleaning
4. Basic infection Control certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Previous cleaning experience
Desirable criteria
6. Customer service experience
7. Infection control experience
8. Previous experience of working in the NHS
Skills
Essential criteria
9. High level of personal hygiene
10. Flexible approach to the demands of the post
11. Good time management skills
12. Ability to follow instructions with minimal day to day supervision after initial training
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
13. Ability to work as part of a team
14. Ability to work on own initiative
15. Well organised
Communication
Essential criteria
16. Good verbal skills to communicate to a variety of people
17. Good written skills & be able to complete requests for stock, leave messages for supervisors etc.
18. Ability to use phone
Specific requirements
Essential criteria
19. Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
20. Ability to use a variety of cleaning machinery
21. Able to identify most pressing tasks within scope of normal schedule
22. Be able to deal with distressing and emotional situations
23. Be receptive to new ways of working and contribute to team output
24. Able to work in dirty and occasionally unpleasant conditions
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order and as such 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.
Documents to download
25. Job Description (PDF, .4KB)
26. Person Specification (PDF, 64.7KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
NameDouw BuysJob titleFacilities ManagerEmail address