The role of a Domestic Assistant is to 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.
Main duties of the job
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
Where access to an outlet is restricted resulting in an inability to flush, this must be reported to a supervisor/team leader as per instruction.
About us
NHS Property Services Ltd is one of the largest property owners in the UK, with a £3 billion asset portfolio, some 4,000 properties, 5,300 employees and an annual income of over £700 million. Established in April 2013, the company is a limited company but also part of the wider NHS family. Having inherited responsibility for the facilities and property management functions previously managed by NHS primary care trusts and strategic health authorities, we own and run properties that range from listed buildings and former workhouses through to award-winning, state-of-the-art integrated health campuses. Our aim is to deliver a fit for purpose estate in partnership with NHS organisations, generating cost efficiencies that will benefit our tenants, patients and the wider health economy.
Job responsibilities
We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent, part time Domestic Assistant/cleaner join our team based at Taunton - South West House.
* Hours of Work- £12.08 per hour
* Monday-Friday 5pm-7pm
* Pay- £12.08 per hour
* Training will be provided
* No DBS required
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. No experience is required as full training will be provided.
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 for giving back. We are 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* No formal qualifications required as full training will be given
* Desirable City and Guilds Level 1 Cleaning and Support Services Skills
Experience
* Experience of working in a health care related environment
* Experience of working in a customer focused environment
* Experience of using different cleaning tools/equipment
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.
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