Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeper to become part of our DCHS Team based at Ilkeston Community Hospital on Heanor ward. We are looking for enthusiastic team member who is motivated, eager to learn and to develop and wants to make a difference to our patients' experience and who demonstrates values and personal qualities that support the DCHS way of working. What really matters to us is providing everyone of our patients with an excellent experience, a service that really cares and one that delivers the right outcome, and we achieve this every day. We require a domestic assistant to work 16.5 hours per week. This will be over a 7 day working week, shift pattern consists of 07:15-13:15 and 13:00-19:00. Although previous experience is desirable, this is not essential as full training is provided. Main duties of the job To provide a high quality domestic cleaning service to inpatient ward setting. Working either individually or as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness. To follow a work schedule whilst being flexible, being prepared to work at other sites should service demands dictate. Cleaning eg of sanitary ware, treatment rooms, waiting, office and kitchen areas, mirrors, high and low dusting, washing of tiled services and paintwork, curtain changing. Ensure incidents are raised and recorded accurately, within required timeframes, via appropriate system ie Datix. Replenishing disposable items eg hand towels and ensure correct use and storage of cleaning agents and equipment. Disposal of waste in accordance with the Trust Waste Policy. Accurate completion of documentation eg Barrier or Terminal cleans. Comply with Infection Control policy/guidelines including colour coding system. Be aware of site security whilst undertaking duties eg closing of windows and doors securely. Wear protective clothing. Maintain equipment and materials in a clean, tidy condition and report any faulty equipment in a timely manner. Comply with Health and Safety regulations. Attend all required Trust and service specific training. Demonstrate and explain working practices to new starters. Serve meals to patients About us Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations. Date posted 09 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year pa, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 842-CCS-5590-25 Job locations Ilkeston Community Hospital, Heanor ward Heanor Road Derbyshire DE7 8LN Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account Person Specification Education Essential Good standard of general education. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning and Building Interiors. Basic Health and Safety Certificate Skills & experience Essential Experience of basic cleaning techniques and an understanding of the principles of cleanliness. Desirable To have worked in a similar environment Person Specification Education Essential Good standard of general education. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning and Building Interiors. Basic Health and Safety Certificate Skills & experience Essential Experience of basic cleaning techniques and an understanding of the principles of cleanliness. Desirable To have worked in a similar environment 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 Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT Address Ilkeston Community Hospital, Heanor ward Heanor Road Derbyshire DE7 8LN Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)