Job summary Involved in the preparation and service of patients areas, including bedded areas, wards, departments, clinics, theatres or any other non-occupied areas.Required to undertake a wide range of cleaning and monitoring duties associated with maintaining a high standard of cleanliness ensuring that at all time a high quality service provision is offered, maintaining trust values. Main duties of the job Responsible for cleaning all the floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, glassware, high and low level surfaces, sanitaryareas within Clinical and Non-Clinical Areas these duties will be carried out In line with NHSS Policies and local operational procedures and Work Schedules.Responsible for ensuring the safe disposal/packaging of waste as per NHSS policy for example Clinical Waste, Household Waste. Provision where applicable of a range of catering related duties e.g. making toast, setting up and distributing patient beverages. About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust. The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience. The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond. To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf Follow us on Social Media: Facebook - Liverpool University Hospitals Careers Instagram - LUHFTcareers Twitter - LUHFTcareers Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 287-BANK-107-24 Job locations Liverpool University Hospitals - All Sites Liverpool L9 7AL Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for cleaning all the floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, glassware, high and low level surfaces, sanitary areas within Clinical and Non-Clinical Areas these duties will be carried out In line with NHSS Policies and local operational procedures and Work Schedules. Responsible for ensuring the safe disposal/packaging of waste as per NHSS policy for example Clinical Waste, Household Waste. Provision where applicable of a range of catering related duties e.g. making toast, setting up and distributing patient beverages. Within Residential Accommodation responsible for changing Sep 2021 and making up of beds on residents departure. Movement of Furniture/Equipment is subject to Risk Assessment by Supervisor to enable effective access for periodic cleaning. Reporting details of faults and failures of electrical equipment /fabric of the building to Supervisor or Ward Manager. Responsible for maintaining adequate stocks of cleaning materials and consumables andrequesting further supplies from supervisor. Responsible for the completion of records/log sheets and personal signing in/out sheets. Complete all cleaning schedules and any other relevant paperwork accurately within given timelines where applicable. Responsible for safe/secure/hygienic storage of various stocks at ward / department level e.g. cleaning chemicals, consumables, dry /refrigerated food stuffs and equipment. Responsible for the changing of curtains/bed screens as per curtain/screen rota. Responsible for the routine cleaning of all domestic equipment. The post holder will follow all guidance and procedures relating to Healthcare Associated Infection to ensure their safety and that of others, to prevent the spread of infection. Work together with Department in Performance and Development Reviews. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Work together with Policies and Procedures of NHS Shetland and the Department. Demonstrate courteous behaviour. It is possible that on occasion the post holder may be asked to work in other areas of the facilities service. This is not expected to be on a frequent or regular basis and would only take place after appropriate training and support was given. Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for cleaning all the floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, glassware, high and low level surfaces, sanitary areas within Clinical and Non-Clinical Areas these duties will be carried out In line with NHSS Policies and local operational procedures and Work Schedules. Responsible for ensuring the safe disposal/packaging of waste as per NHSS policy for example Clinical Waste, Household Waste. Provision where applicable of a range of catering related duties e.g. making toast, setting up and distributing patient beverages. Within Residential Accommodation responsible for changing Sep 2021 and making up of beds on residents departure. Movement of Furniture/Equipment is subject to Risk Assessment by Supervisor to enable effective access for periodic cleaning. Reporting details of faults and failures of electrical equipment /fabric of the building to Supervisor or Ward Manager. Responsible for maintaining adequate stocks of cleaning materials and consumables andrequesting further supplies from supervisor. Responsible for the completion of records/log sheets and personal signing in/out sheets. Complete all cleaning schedules and any other relevant paperwork accurately within given timelines where applicable. Responsible for safe/secure/hygienic storage of various stocks at ward / department level e.g. cleaning chemicals, consumables, dry /refrigerated food stuffs and equipment. Responsible for the changing of curtains/bed screens as per curtain/screen rota. Responsible for the routine cleaning of all domestic equipment. The post holder will follow all guidance and procedures relating to Healthcare Associated Infection to ensure their safety and that of others, to prevent the spread of infection. Work together with Department in Performance and Development Reviews. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Work together with Policies and Procedures of NHS Shetland and the Department. Demonstrate courteous behaviour. It is possible that on occasion the post holder may be asked to work in other areas of the facilities service. This is not expected to be on a frequent or regular basis and would only take place after appropriate training and support was given. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE/equivalent Experience Essential Previous Domestic experience Desirable Previous healthcare environment experience Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery Knowledge of colour coding systems Knowledge Essential A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important Health and safety basic knowledge Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE/equivalent Experience Essential Previous Domestic experience Desirable Previous healthcare environment experience Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery Knowledge of colour coding systems Knowledge Essential A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important Health and safety basic knowledge 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Liverpool University Hospitals - All Sites Liverpool L9 7AL Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)