Job summary This post is only open for applications from individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System We are recruiting for aCaretaker who wishes to join TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care and work with us to ensure the Trust continues its journey towards great people, great place. This is a varied and diverse role, where no two days are the same. The key responsibilities of this role are to provide a high quality and comprehensive caretaking service across our Trust. You will be working to high standards of cleaning. A full clean UK driving licence is essential for this role. Main duties of the job The Caretakers role involves carrying out periodic cleaning, descaling and floor maintenance of all areas of the hospital site to include some off-site clinics. You will also be responsible for assisting with small office moves and the delivering of equipment and supplies. This is an excellent opportunity to join our estates & facilities team, who support the maintenance and running of our hospital. We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are C ompassion, A ccountable, R espect and E veryone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services. We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today. About us Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trusts beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions. Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata, per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 470-24-0018-COR-1 Job locations St Mary's Hospital Parkhurst Road Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5TG Job description Job responsibilities To ensure that approved documented cleaning standards and frequencies are maintained at all times when carrying out periodic cleaning and descaling as scheduled. To carry out HPV/UVC Decontaminations on request (following approved training) To carry out small office/equipment moves across the Trust site, carry out heavy duty descaling, cleaning of kitchen areas and waste cupboards. To hold a clean UK driving licence in order to be able to provide cleaning cover for any area across the Trust site and community areas in the absence of Cleanliness Assistants due to annual leave and sickness. To maintain floors and clean carpets as requested. To assist with delivering of supplies and equipment on occasion. Responsible for ensuring cleaning equipment and materials are properly used and kept clean at all times. Report to Facilities Senior Supervisor any cleaning equipment problems. Liaison with the Facilities Senior Supervisor regarding cleaning equipment and cleanliness stock levels to ensure sufficient is always available. Carry out water flushing regularly as scheduled. Any other duties and responsibilities determined by the Facilities Senior Supervisor / Cleaning and Linen Services Manager within the parameters of this post. Job description Job responsibilities To ensure that approved documented cleaning standards and frequencies are maintained at all times when carrying out periodic cleaning and descaling as scheduled. To carry out HPV/UVC Decontaminations on request (following approved training) To carry out small office/equipment moves across the Trust site, carry out heavy duty descaling, cleaning of kitchen areas and waste cupboards. To hold a clean UK driving licence in order to be able to provide cleaning cover for any area across the Trust site and community areas in the absence of Cleanliness Assistants due to annual leave and sickness. To maintain floors and clean carpets as requested. To assist with delivering of supplies and equipment on occasion. Responsible for ensuring cleaning equipment and materials are properly used and kept clean at all times. Report to Facilities Senior Supervisor any cleaning equipment problems. Liaison with the Facilities Senior Supervisor regarding cleaning equipment and cleanliness stock levels to ensure sufficient is always available. Carry out water flushing regularly as scheduled. Any other duties and responsibilities determined by the Facilities Senior Supervisor / Cleaning and Linen Services Manager within the parameters of this post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good basic education Experience of cleaning to a high standard Experience Essential Experience of cleaning in clinical environments Experience of floor maintenance Experience of carrying out small office moves Driving Essential Full clean UK driving licence is essential Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good basic education Experience of cleaning to a high standard Experience Essential Experience of cleaning in clinical environments Experience of floor maintenance Experience of carrying out small office moves Driving Essential Full clean UK driving licence is essential 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 Isle of Wight NHS Trust Address St Mary's Hospital Parkhurst Road Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5TG Employer's website https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)