Job summary Various hours available Vacancies have arisen within the Facilities Team to join our established team of Domestic Assistants. We are looking for motivated persons with a positive attitude. Thesuccessful candidates must have previous cleaning experience undertakingcleaning work in a non-domestic environment, but not essential. Thesuccessful candidates will be flexible to cover the demands of the domesticservices and be able to adapt to changes within the department and have theability and initiative to learn new skills and work independently candidatesmust be willing to work towards NVQ in Cleaning be trustworthy, reliable and beable to prioritise workload. Flexibility within this role is essential as itwill involve covering for other members of the team. All training will be givento meet the requirements of the post. Main duties of the job The Domestic Assistant will be based on wardsand department areas within the NHS buildings which includes off site premises,ensuring the highest standard of cleaning is achieved through the Trust workingin line with The National Standards of Cleaning. As part of the department teamyou will be required to follow specific requests by ward / department managers. A flexible approach to work is expected to suit the needs of the service. TheDomestic Assistant will communicate with Supervisors and Management and bringto the attention any issues/ concerns that may relate to the job role. About us The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients. CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future. TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification forfull details of the role and responsibilities Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification forfull details of the role and responsibilities Person Specification knowledge Desirable Theoretical and practical knowledge of cleaning. Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to job role. Experience Desirable Knowledge of Hospital environment Qualifications Essential Literacy and numeracy or willingness to work towards appropriate qualifications Desirable Willing to work towards relevant NVQ qualification Computer literate Person Specification knowledge Desirable Theoretical and practical knowledge of cleaning. Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to job role. Experience Desirable Knowledge of Hospital environment Qualifications Essential Literacy and numeracy or willingness to work towards appropriate qualifications Desirable Willing to work towards relevant NVQ qualification Computer literate 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. Employer details Employer name The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Address The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust Moorgate Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S60 2UD Employer's website