Bank Facilities Domestic Assistant - Alston
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Bank hours when available Monday to Sunday from either morning or midday.
Undertake a range of cleaning duties within the Hospital Premises.
Main Duties of the Job
* Collect linen stores as required.
* Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
* Comply with responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable adults, ensuring cleanliness.
* Carry out damp dusting of furniture and fittings at high and low levels.
* Mop floor areas and maintain floors using electrical equipment when necessary.
* Check electrical equipment is in good condition and currently PAT tested.
* Clean toilets, baths, and washbasins.
* Empty all bins and dispose of waste appropriately, ensuring waste management regulations are followed.
* Assist with ward or departmental duties as appropriate.
* Undertake first wipe cleaning of bodily fluids as required.
* Guard against the potential risk associated with needle stick injuries, especially in toilet areas.
* Wear uniform and protective clothing provided, as instructed.
* Make beds as requested.
About Us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high-quality care every time':
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
As an organisation, we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria, we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Date Posted
12 February 2025
Pay Scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year. Additional hours will be paid and enhancements.
Contract
Bank
Working Pattern
Part-time
Reference Number
262-A-25-6996674
Job Locations
Alston Hospital
6 Church Road
Alston
CA9 3QT
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ 1 in cleaning & support services or equivalent.
* BICSc certification or equivalent.
* NVQ 2 in cleaning & support services or equivalent (desirable).
Experience
* Work in a hospital environment.
* Work in a domestic role.
Knowledge
* Use of household cleaning equipment.
* Hygiene.
Skills & Aptitudes
* Good communication skills.
* Able to work alone and in a team.
* Ability to use initiative appropriately.
* Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures.
* Equality issues.
Personal Circumstances
* Willing to learn.
Other Requirements
* Flexible regarding shift patterns and hours worked.
* Commitment to undertake training as required.
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 Details
Employer Name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alston Hospital
6 Church Road
Alston
CA9 3QT
Employer's Website
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/
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