Job summary We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a flexible approach to work within our Hotel Services Team at Tonna Hospital. Duties will include working with a team to create and maintain a high standard of cleanliness. This is achieved by agreed methods and may include the use of heavy machinery. Also, to ensure all patient related duties are carried out to the highest standard at all times. You must have the ability and initiative to work both on your own and as part of a team. Knowledge and experience of Food Hygiene and good standards in relation to cleaning are desirable. Benefits to include:- Full training will be given Paid holidays Uniform provided. Working with a dedicated Team Main duties of the job Daily/weekly cleaning of all areas of allocated ward or department, in line with work schedules, including: Cleaning of toilets, bathrooms and sanitary fittings Dry and Damp mopping of hard floors Replenishing supplies e.g. toilet rolls, hand towels and soap Empty of bins, collection of clinical and non-clinical waste bags, replacement of bags in bins and cleaning of bins Vacuum cleaning of soft floor areas Use of buffing machinery to clean hard floors Damp dusting of fixtures and fittings Cleaning of high and low level surfaces Regeneration and service of patient meals Monitoring and completion of record charts for patient food waste Cleaning of ward kitchen and associated equipment and storage areas Cleaning of patient crockery using mechanical dishwasher Collect wash and refill patients water jugs deliver Give out beverages and collect meal trays. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation. You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do. If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,970 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 130-EA044-0824-A Job locations Tonna Hospital Tonna Neath SA11 3LX Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification Qualifications Essential General education including literacy and numeracy An understanding of the importance of hygiene Desirable An understanding of the importance of health and safety Knowledge of COSHH Experience in a similar role or industry Experience Essential Ability to organise and prioritise work Desirable Experience of team work Person Specification Qualifications Essential General education including literacy and numeracy An understanding of the importance of hygiene Desirable An understanding of the importance of health and safety Knowledge of COSHH Experience in a similar role or industry Experience Essential Ability to organise and prioritise work Desirable Experience of team work 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 Swansea Bay University Health Board Address Tonna Hospital Tonna Neath SA11 3LX Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)