We have a fantastic opportunity for a part time, Domestic Assistant/cleaner join our team based at Longton Health Clinic, Preston.
Please note this is a 3 month fixed term contract.
* Hours of Work 10
* £12.36 per hour Monday to Friday 6am-8am
* Training will be provided
About the role:
This role will deliver a full cleaning service within NHS Property Services premises in accordance with the NHS Property Services Domestic Services Operative Manual, at the prescribed times, in line with policies and procedures and as detailed in the cleaning work schedules.
Key responsibilities:
Ensure a clean environment for patient care in accordance with health and safety requirements, NHS National Specification of Cleaning Standards, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE), audits and NHS Property Services policies and procedures.
Duties include, but are not limited to: vacuum cleaning; damp mopping of floors; damp dusting of furniture/fittings; cleaning of mirrors and internal glass; sanitary ware for example, baths, showers, sinks, toilets, washing of tiled surfaces and paintwork; high dusting of walls and ceilings; floor maintenance; changing of disposable curtains; carry out deep clean/terminal cleans when necessary (in in-patient areas).
Undertake full legionella flushing of all outlets within your area of responsibility and update records or documentation as required
Safely empty and clean all clinical and commercial waste bins, secure and transport waste safety to the designated waste disposal area.
Adhere to the national colour coding system for any work undertaken in accordance with current NHS national standards as detailed in the Domestic Services Operative Manual.
What we can offer you:
* 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday.
* Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for you to develop and progress through our Professional Excellence Framework.
* SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%.
* NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
* 15 hours (pro-rata) of paid time off to volunteer at a cause of your choice.
* We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.
An organisation with a passion
We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it’s important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.
Our culture and values seek to place our NHS colleagues and their patients, at the heart of everything we do.
We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.
We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.
Contact our Talent team at careers@property.nhs.uk to find out more.