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BANK - Patient Environmental Action Team (PEAT) Member
Band 2 AFC - Bank
The post holder will be able to work individually and as part of a team to perform deep cleans across wards and departments in the trust. You will be part of a reactive service contributing to the maintenance of a hygienic and clean environment for patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are met.
Main duties of the job
1. To perform deep clean duties in all parts of the Trust as required.
2. The post holder will be required to carry the emergency pager and independently respond to this pager when it is operated.
3. The post holder covers sickness and holidays of staff and attends site at weekends and nights as required.
4. To carry out regular cleaning of air conditioning vents and grills.
5. To work without supervision on minor works.
6. Ability to carry out priority work requirements on essential patient equipment used in patient care package, directly impacting the patient experience (e.g., patient toilets/wash facilities).
7. Must be able to communicate with a range of staff and clients at all levels.
8. Ability to prioritise changing workloads and to act proactively to address work requests in conjunction with Mechanical Supervisor/Estates Officer.
9. Ability to understand and comment on maintenance policies.
10. Maintain and repair health service property and equipment.
11. To assist other trades as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
* English and Maths GCSE A - C or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a hospital environment
Skills and Competencies
Essential
* Ability to work without supervision once deemed competent
* Ability to work at height using access from ladders/scaffold
* Ability to assist all trades
* Adaptable to change
* Good communication skills
* Well-developed problem-solving skills & a flexible approach to developing solutions
* To undertake best and safe practices under Health and Safety guidelines
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of Health & Safety
* Knowledge of TMV & HWS
* Knowledge & awareness of Estates legislation
* Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
* Fire Precaution Act
* Fire Regulations
* Asbestos Regulations
* COSHH Regulations
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
RJAH, Orthopaedic Hospital
Gobowen Road
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
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