Choose Well - Choose WWL
Job overview
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are currently recruiting for a Domestic Assistant based at
Leigh Infirmary
The post will be working 15 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 17.00 - 20.00)
2 positions available.
Please be advised, applications are scored against the person specification, detailed in the job advert.
Candidates with highest scores will be invited to the interviews.
Please read the person specification and in your application (Supporting information section) please describe how do you meet these criteria for the role.
Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the closing date if a high volume of applications is received.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for carrying out specific cleaning and other related duties, following set procedure and standards to provide and maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the hospital and designated wards or departments.
To perform domestic duties including: General cleaning. Isolation cleaning. High and low dusting. Wet and dry mopping. Clean toilets, baths and washbasins. Emptying clinical and general waste bins and placing bags in designated areas. Vacuum Cleaning. Scrubbing and buffing floors with mechanical machine. Carpet shampooing. Using chemicals and cleaning equipment responsibly and within health and safety guidelines. Maintaining staff and public safety through appropriate use of warning signage whilst cleaning.
Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
Working for our organisation
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high standards of cleaning within both the clinical and non-clinical areas. To clean specific areas in line with Trust policy and national cleaning standards. To provide a cleaning service in accordance with approved methods, standards and frequencies. To provide support to terminal cleans/infection cleans ensuring conversance with infection control & procedures in respect of all cleaning duties. The removal and cleaning up of uncontained body fluid spillages in line with Trust policy and national cleaning standards. To use cleaning equipment, machinery and cleaning materials once trained and ability to spot defects with machinery and report to Supervisor. Where required undertake Bioquell Q50- HPV decontamination duties and be fully compliant with all the methods and responsibilities of using this system. To adopt a flexible approach when undertaking domestic duties.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria Understanding importance of cleaning within a Hospital environment Knowledge of using electrical cleaning equipment (vacuum, steam cleaner, buffer, floor scrubber -dryer, carpet cleaner)
Desirable criteria Understanding of Infection Control precautions (hand washing, colour coding, PPE, hygiene) Understanding of safe usage of chemicals (COSHH) and Health & Safety
Skills
Essential criteria Basic literacy and numeracy required Knowledge / understanding of cleaning and domestic assistant role Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people and understand written and verbal communications Ability to organise & prioritise day to day tasks Ability to be flexible and adaptable to meet service needs, i.e. move area, work Bank Holidays
Desirable criteria Ability to use cleaning equipment, pull out beds to facilitate cleaning; handling refuse sacks; able to stand for long period of time Basic IT skills to enable complete of Trust e-learning and use software to book annual leave
Experience
Essential criteria No previous experiance required
Desirable criteria Experience of cleaning within healthcare environment Experience of working with public/customers
Qualifications
Essential criteria No formal qualifications are required: an induction period, on the job instruction and additional training will be provided on infection control, COSHH, national cleaning standards, use of cleaning equipment/machinery and manual handling.
Desirable criteria NVQ Level 1 & 2 or other recognised cleaning qualifications
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Recruitment Information for Candidates
Our Trust prefers candidates to submit applications online. Please contact the Recruitment Team on 01942 244000 if you have difficulty applying online.
The Trust reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated closing date if there is a high volume of applications.
We endeavour to inform all applicants of the outcome of their application by email or SMS text message.
Guidance on Completing Your Application
Applications are scored against the person specification, therefore we recommend that you use the supporting information section of your application form to demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role, providing illustrative examples where possible.
On-Call
Please note that some roles may require you to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Continuous Service
WWL has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. and will recognise your continuous or 'unbroken' service in any Greater Manchester Local Authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority; giving you access to our service-related benefits.
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 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 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
302-24-6636090E Domestic Assistant JD (PDF, 195.3KB) 302-24-6636090E Domestic Assistant PS (PDF, 194.4KB) What WWL can offer you (PDF, 80.8KB) Applying for NHS vacancies guidance (PDF, 241.2KB)