Domestic Assistant Advert Stratford Hospital
We require a caring and enthusiastic individual to work part time as a Domestic Assistant within the Facilities team.
We have a full-time position available within the team. The role involves undertaking cleaning duties throughout the hospital. We deliver a service 7 days a week and the working pattern for this role will be 5 out 7 which may involve weekend work.
This post will be based at Stratford Hospital.
You will need to be self-motivated, have a flexible approach to work, able to work as part of a team and have the ability to work on your own initiative.
Previous experience is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be given.
You will play a key role in ensuring our patients care and experience is enhanced through creating a clean and comfortable environment for them and being a friendly face around the hospital.
To provide a high-quality domestic service, to patients, staff and visitors maintaining a clean and safe environment in accordance with the specification.
SWFT Clinical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT). The company provides a number of services such as outpatient pharmacy facilities at Warwick and Stratford and Nuneaton hospitals; estates and facilities management at Stratford hospital, Acorn House and Lillington Health Hub; private patient service and consultancy services to NHS Trusts.
Subject to the Company and individual's performance, an annual discretionary bonus will be awarded.
There is automatic enrolment to the Company pension scheme, with the Company contributing 5%.
A benefits package is available to the appointed candidate upon successful completion of the six month probationary period. This gives access to benefits such as a car lease scheme; discounted leisure and travel; retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme.
Where is also access to a 24/7, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme to support colleagues who may be facing some tough times or they need extra support with their mental well-being.
Undertaking necessary duties to ensure the upkeep of a clean and hygienic environment within the hospital and associated areas. These duties will be carried out both in patient, and non-patient environments and may also entail specialised cleaning tasks. To be responsive to service needs as they arise and to constantly seek to improve the productivity and quality of the service.
All work must be undertaken in line with health, safety, security and Company and Trust policies and procedures, including infection control.
The effective cleaning and maintenance of all hygiene standards within a designated area and all of its facilities. Comply with the work schedules and using appropriate methods of work, ensuring any service level agreement and quality standards are met in line with Company and Trust policies.
Collection and safe removal of non-clinical and/or clinical waste within your area of work in line with Company procedures and Trust policies.
May be required to assist with meal services and be responsible for beverage services to the required standard.
Ensure confidentiality, privacy and dignity is maintained at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act and in line with Company and Trust policy, where appropriate.
Ensure you understand and comply with all relevant current legislation as set out in Company and Trust policies and procedures and the related documentation, including the Employee Terms and Conditions Handbook, Employee Health, Safety and Environmental Handbook and security procedures.
Responsible for securing areas after cleaning as required.
Use all mechanical and electrical equipment in a correct and safe manner, using appropriate methods of work, following training, including trolleys and cleaning equipment.
Maintain a clean, neat and tidy appearance, complying with Company and Trust uniform and hand care guidelines and high standards of personal hygiene.
Participate as required, in regular team meetings, performance reviews, job chats, return to work discussions and co-operate with accident and other investigations.
Engage in the process to identify your own personal development and training needs and attending agreed training programmes.
Undertaking necessary duties to ensure the upkeep of a clean and hygienic environment within the hospital and associated areas. These duties will be carried out both in patient, and non-patient environments and may also entail specialised cleaning tasks. To be responsive to service needs as they arise and to constantly seek to improve the productivity and quality of the service.
All work must be undertaken in line with health, safety, security and Company and Trust policies and procedures, including infection control.
The effective cleaning and maintenance of all hygiene standards within a designated area and all of its facilities. Comply with the work schedules and using appropriate methods of work, ensuring any service level agreement and quality standards are met in line with Company and Trust policies.
Collection and safe removal of non-clinical and/or clinical waste within your area of work in line with Company procedures and Trust policies.
May be required to assist with meal services and be responsible for beverage services to the required standard.
Ensure confidentiality, privacy and dignity is maintained at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act and in line with Company and Trust policy, where appropriate.
Ensure you understand and comply with all relevant current legislation as set out in Company and Trust policies and procedures and the related documentation, including the Employee Terms and Conditions Handbook, Employee Health, Safety and Environmental Handbook and security procedures.
Responsible for securing areas after cleaning as required.
Use all mechanical and electrical equipment in a correct and safe manner, using appropriate methods of work, following training, including trolleys and cleaning equipment.
Maintain a clean, neat and tidy appearance, complying with Company and Trust uniform and hand care guidelines and high standards of personal hygiene.
Participate as required, in regular team meetings, performance reviews, job chats, return to work discussions and co-operate with accident and other investigations.
Engage in the process to identify your own personal development and training needs and attending agreed training programmes.
Basic cleaning qualification - NVQs 1 or 2 or similar in a relevant discipline
Basic knowledge of cleaning materials
Basic manual handling qualification
Experience of manual handling techniques
Respond appropriately to queries and complaints
Personal Qualities
Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
Lifting weights/equipment with mechanical aids.
Lifting weights/equipment without mechanical aids.
Basic cleaning qualification - NVQs 1 or 2 or similar in a relevant discipline
Basic knowledge of cleaning materials
Basic manual handling qualification
Experience of manual handling techniques
Respond appropriately to queries and complaints
Personal Qualities
Demonstrate an understanding of the practices of equality and inclusion in the delivery of this role
Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
Lifting weights/equipment with mechanical aids.
Lifting weights/equipment without mechanical aids.
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.
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. 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..
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.
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. 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..
SWFT Clinical Services Ltd
Stratford Hospital
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