Domestics Assistants - Domestics Services Department
Band 2, £23,615 per annum (per annum pro rata for part time)
Hours - various shifts, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
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We are looking for individuals who are team players. Vacant posts as follows:
Domestic Assistants, we are recruiting to various shifts:
Part time weekdays, AM & PM shifts - hourly rate £12.08
Part time weekends, AM & PM shifts - hourly rate Saturday £17.03, Sunday and Public Holidays £22.11
The successful applicants will carry out a variety of cleaning tasks with full training provided.
Interview date: 3 December 2024
Post holders will be required to provide a wide range of domestic service-related tasks within Milton Keynes University Hospital sites. Tasks and duties and will vary depending on the individual needs of the wards or the department in which work is undertaken. All tasks will be undertaken in line with NHS standards of cleanliness and departmental work instructions
71% expressed they have achieved an excellent work-home life balance.' (NHS Staff Survey 2023)
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
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
• Lease car scheme
• 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 we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
• Ensure that work schedules, daily cleaning and coverage programmes are completed to NHS Standards and the Departmental Procedures/Work Instructions
• Ensure that a high standard of cleaning is adhered to, and domestic waste is collected and disposed of correctly to prevent cross infection. Identifying any areas of concern to relevant line manager/supervisor
• Some heavy lifting will be required
• Full awareness and working knowledge of COSHH (Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health) procedures for cleaning materials ensuring the correct action is applied when using any chemical cleaning solutions
• To ensure the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is used in your daily tasks and to report any missing or damaged PPE to the relevant line manager/supervisor
• Appropriate use of security systems. To also highlight any Health & Safety and/or Security concerns to the relevant line manager/supervisor at the point when seen, to ensure quick resolution and prevent any accidents or security breaches
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024