Theatre Domestic Assistant - Higher Level
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking to appoint a highly enthusiastic domestic assistant to join our team at Hexham General Hospital, working in the Operating Department.
Minimum Requirements
* It is essential that you have effective communication skills both written and verbal.
* Previous domestic experience is essential.
* Experience within the healthcare setting is desirable.
Main Duties of the Job
* To ensure the operating theatres and surrounding areas are clean using specialised equipment (i.e. scrubber, pick up, buffer) and renewing disposables where necessary.
* To clean operating theatres and the surrounding department. To act as a porter to take the patient to and from the operating theatres as necessary.
* Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.
* Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present.
* Cleaning of the operating theatres including canopies.
* Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point.
* Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas.
* Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails.
* Cleaning of internal glass.
* Taking down and putting up of curtains.
* Scheduled cleaning of chairs.
* To wash walls (shoulder height) fitting and windows where required.
* Use all equipment and materials in a correct and safe manner.
* Report all faults queries or problems to the Department Manager.
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas.
* Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage.
* Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, fire drills, hygiene, the requirements of the health and safety at Work regulations and other courses as deemed necessary for the efficient working of the department.
* Any other duties as deemed appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Basic COSHH and Health & Safety Training must be achieved within 6 months of start date
* Basic Numerate & Literate Skills
* NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent
* GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
Experience and Knowledge
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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