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Band 2 Domestic Assistant
Birmingham
GBP 40,000 - 60,000
Join our team
Community services are a key part of the NHS of the future. Be part of that future now. Join us and help achieve better care and healthier communities.
Main area: Facilities
Grade: Band 2
Contract: 12 months (fixed term)
Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week (cover 7 day service, various hours)
Job ref: 820-6960032-COR
Site: West Heath Hospital
Town: Birmingham
Salary: £23,615 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 23/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
***This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested***
*** Previous applicants need not apply ***
The cleaning operative will enhance the patient’s experience by ensuring that the clinical environment is clean, well presented, and maintained to enhance the patient’s sense of comfort, safety, and well-being.
Main duties of the job
* To ensure the environment is cleaned in line with the national cleaning standards.
* Using electrical machinery.
* Cleaning medical/hard equipment.
* Report maintenance issues.
* Undertake enhanced cleaning when required.
Working for our organisation
IMPORTANT
* Please ensure you check your TRAC account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you during the shortlisting and selection process.
* Please ensure all sections of the application form are completed fully.
Be Part of Our Team...
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics, and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents, and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, and one of Europe’s leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Responsible for the safe and effective delivery of the Cleaning service.
* Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment, as per schedules.
* Uphold all Infection Prevention and Control measures as required within the Trust.
* Ensuring that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.
* Undertake ad-hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Senior Housekeeper and/or clinical staff.
* Ensuring Health & Safety in the workplace Legislation is adhered to.
* Report the need for any estates maintenance requests to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
* Identify areas for continuous improvement and liaising with the Housekeeping Supervisor to develop those improvements.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* NVQ Level 2 British Institute of Cleaning Science in Domestic Services or equivalent and a willingness to undertake within 6 months of employment.
* Good basic education Ability to read and write and numerical skills.
Experience
* Relevant experience of working within a healthcare setting.
* Experience of using electrical machinery, e.g., Rotary machines, Steam cleaners.
Skills and Knowledge
* Good knowledge of COSHH, Health & safety in the workplace, and Safe Systems of Working.
* Full understanding and knowledge of cleaning schedules and frequencies.
Personal Qualities
* Good communication skills to engage with a variety of people.
* Flexible in working practices and hours.
* Ability to be able to follow clear instructions.
* Ability to show empathy and understanding of patient’s needs.
* Good understanding of policies and procedures.
* To be proactive in ensuring effective relationships are maintained.
* To work well and effectively in a team or alone.
Other job requirements
* To deliver the highest levels of customer service promoting a professional and caring manner.
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long-term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much as possible.
Flexible Working
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.
Benefits of working for us:
* Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements.
* Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
* Discounts for local and national retailers.
* Dedicated well-being services for all employees.
* Flexible working where possible.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust
3, Priestley Wharf
Holt Street
Birmingham Science Park
B7 4BN
Office hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm
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