Job summary Domestic Assistant- Band 2 Various hours available Permanent Shift patterns available - 6am to 12pm Monday to Friday (30. hours), 10am to 2pm Monday to Friday (20 Hours) and 11am to 7pm and 7am to 3pm, Saturday to Sunday (15 hours). Various positions to cover a 7 day service, flexibility will be required and it is essential you can cover Saturday/Sundays/Bank Holidays, Part time and Full Time Available An opportunity has arisen to join the Trust in this varied and interesting role within the Domestic Department, offering a high quality, flexible and patient focused service. Main duties of the job The post holder will be required to work as part of a team providing high standards of cleanliness in all areas throughout the hospital, following appropriate cleaning procedures. The post holder will be required to use chemicals and handle cleaning equipment responsibly, and within health and safety guidelines. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining patient, staff and public safety through appropriate use of warning signage whilst cleaning. The post holder is required to work on their own or as part of a team to deliver services as directed by policies, procedures and national standards which are monitored by supervisory staff. The post holder will need to have a friendly and helpful manner and have a sensitive approach when dealing with patients and their families. About us Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: Safety Care Respect Communication Learning We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ& Disabled people. Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 245-ANC2DOM-11-24 Job locations Tameside Hospital Fountain Street Ashton Under Lyne OL6 9RW Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description Job responsibilities The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person Specification SKILLS AND ABILITIES Essential Good interpersonal skills Ability to work in a team Good communication skills Ability to keep to pre-arranged schedule Good time keeping Desirable Good IT Skills and knowledge of IT systems EXPERIENCE Essential Effective social skills gained from dealing with the public Desirable Experience working in a Hospital environment KNOWLEDGE Desirable Awareness of National Cleaning Standards PERSONAL QUALITIES Essential Caring and polite manner Interest in Care work MOTIVATION AND COMMITMENT Essential Professional, flexible, positive, adaptable, persuasive, motivated, diplomatic, Pro-active and innovative, Team Player, Adaptable to change Desirable Interest in care work Person Specification SKILLS AND ABILITIES Essential Good interpersonal skills Ability to work in a team Good communication skills Ability to keep to pre-arranged schedule Good time keeping Desirable Good IT Skills and knowledge of IT systems EXPERIENCE Essential Effective social skills gained from dealing with the public Desirable Experience working in a Hospital environment KNOWLEDGE Desirable Awareness of National Cleaning Standards PERSONAL QUALITIES Essential Caring and polite manner Interest in Care work MOTIVATION AND COMMITMENT Essential Professional, flexible, positive, adaptable, persuasive, motivated, diplomatic, Pro-active and innovative, Team Player, Adaptable to change Desirable Interest in care work 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Tameside Hospital Fountain Street Ashton Under Lyne OL6 9RW Employer's website https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)