Job summary
DSFS Ltd are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join our Domestic Services Team Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
The Domestic Services Department provides a cleaning service to wards, departments and communal areas, playing a vital role in support of the above by maintaining a pleasant, hygienic, and comfortable environment for patients via the provision of high-quality domestic services.
17:00 to 20:00 working 5 days per week
The rota will be based on a 15 hour a week contract working on a rota basis which will include some bank holidays
Interview dates 22/07/25 & 25/07/25
Main duties of the job
Clean specific areas in line with training given and in accordance with 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 to 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 to 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 are 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
About us
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Ltd. (DSFS) is a subsidiary company that's 100% owned by Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
DSFS has just over 900 staff across Soft and Hard Facilities Services, and our corporate services including, ICT, Patient Records, Switchboard, Procurement, Finance and Clinical Engineering. Very much part of the 'Chesterfield Royal family', DSFS builds on solid NHS foundations to offer a more commercial approach that's dynamic, flexible, and proactive.
DSFS are proud to be striving to achieve a truly diverse and inclusive flexible workforce by valuing and welcoming everyone's abilities, uniqueness, and individuality. All our colleagues have the right to and should be able to feel 100% themselves at work; we believe that all our people add to and should improve our culture and not just fit in with it. By embracing our diverse backgrounds and differences our culture becomes richer and makes us stronger together.
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that is required .
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that is required .
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
oTo be able to read and understand to the required standard Desirable
oBasic education to include Maths and English oBasic knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations Experience
Essential
oUnderstanding the importance of confidentiality Desirable
oExperience of working in a hospital environment oPrevious experience in a similar environment Skills and Knowledge
Essential
oGood communication skills both written and verbal oAbility to carry out instructions accurately Desirable
oAble to undertake the physical aspects of the post oBasic IT skills Personal Attributes
Essential
oFlexible and reliable attitude to working arrangements oAbility to work alone and as part of a team
Person Specification Qualifications and Training
Essential
oTo be able to read and understand to the required standard Desirable
oBasic education to include Maths and English oBasic knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations Experience
Essential
oUnderstanding the importance of confidentiality Desirable
oExperience of working in a hospital environment oPrevious experience in a similar environment Skills and Knowledge
Essential
oGood communication skills both written and verbal oAbility to carry out instructions accurately Desirable
oAble to undertake the physical aspects of the post oBasic IT skills Personal Attributes
Essential
oFlexible and reliable attitude to working arrangements oAbility to work alone and as part of a team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Employer details
Employer name
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address
DSFS - Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Top Road, Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
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