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Domestic Assistant
The closing date is 06 July 2025
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable person to join and become part of our team. Your duties will include general cleaning of the patients ward, public and staff areas as set by your allocated cleaning schedule. You will be required to work to, and maintain standards as set by the NHS National Cleaning Specifications. Enthusiasm and dedication to provide a clean safe environment is essential. Training will be given.
Shift pattern: Week one: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 08.00-13.00. Week two: Monday to Friday 08.00-13.00.
(This shift pattern may be subject to change). Weekend shifts are paid at the current NHS additional enhanced rate of pay.
Main duties of the job
Some of the main duties of this job include:
* Follow cleaning specifications and use appropriate equipment and materials
* To carry out floor maintenance i.e. mopping & displaying "wet floor" warning cones. Shampoo carpets and corridor mats on a systematic basis.
* Removing waste and clinical waste bags ensuring correct bags and procedures are followed.
* Use chemicals/cleaning agents in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. To only use chemicals which are supplied by the Trust and store under lock and key ensuring COSHH regulations are adhered to.
* Undertake deep clean, clinical clean, admission and infection cleans as required by infection control procedure including removal, laundering, and hanging of curtains.
* Wear the protective clothing and uniform supplied by the Trust, maintaining a neat and tidy appearance and high standards of personal hygiene.
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* General education including literacy and numeracy
* An understanding of the importance of health and safety
* An understanding of the importance of hygiene
* Experience in a similar role or industry
* Understanding of written & verbal instruction
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.
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
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