Main area: Domestic Support Worker Higher Level
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (5 days over 7, 12:00-20:00)
Job ref: 331-L10470924
Site: Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Town: Lancaster
Salary: £23,615 pro rata per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 10/10/2024 23:59
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive.
Job overview
Would you like to be part of a Vital Team ensuring high standards of cleanliness are achieved for patients, visitors and staff? Do you want to go home at the end of your shift knowing you helped make your local hospital a great place to be cared for?
Our cleaning staff play an essential role in fighting the global pandemic. They are responsible for cleaning areas that host potentially dangerous germs and viruses.
We have exciting opportunities to join our Facilities Team at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a Domestic Assistant (cleaner) to support the Trust in delivering a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
The role is a 37.5 hour vacancy, 5 days over 7, 12:00-20:00. No experience necessary, full training will be given and uniform provided.
We offer a competitive salary which includes additional payments for working weekends and evenings. There is also a great support benefit package for all colleagues working for the Trust.
Main duties of the job
1. To be responsible for a high standard of cleanliness in Clinical areas, public areas, and external areas using the appropriate recognised cleaning methods.
2. Responsible for identifying areas to be cleaned, planning and organising a cleaning programme with relevant ward or departmental staff.
3. Operating cleaning equipment, ensuring that it is in good clean working order, reporting faults immediately to the supervisor.
4. Undertake deep clean/isolation cleans following national and local guidelines.
5. Carry out spot cleaning to ensure spillages and incidents are dealt with swiftly and efficiently.
6. To adhere to all relevant COSHH assessments and Safety Data sheets when preparing, using, and disposing of cleaning chemicals.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
* Evidence in good literacy and numeracy skills
* Possess or is willing to work towards a BIC's Qualification or equivalent NVQ Level 2
* Knowledge of Health and Safety
* Knowledge of COSHH
Experience
* Ability to work on your own or in a team without direct supervision
* Knowledge of cleaning in a healthcare establishment
* Knowledge of the potential of cross-contamination within a healthcare setting
* Previous cleaning experience
Skills, ability and knowledge
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
* Ability to plan your own workload
* Be able to understand written and spoken instructions
* Be able to use heavy equipment on a regular basis
* Be able to handle hazardous cleaning chemicals on a regular basis
* Deal with a diverse range of people face to face
* Ability to communicate within a team and provide feedback to colleagues and line managers
* Knowledge of infection control in the cleaning environment
PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.
The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities wherever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be Effortlessly Inclusive.
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