Job summary Would you like to join our Team based at Cavendish Hospital as a Domestic Cleaner? If so, we require 1 Domestic Cleaning Assistant to work 28 hours per week. The hours will be on a rota basis working 4 days per week covering between 7.00am -2.30pm & 11.30 -7.00pm and will include some weekends and Bank Holidays. If you are an enthusiastic team member who is motivated and eager to learn and you would like to make a difference to our patients' experience then we would like to hear from you. Although previous experience is desirable, it is not essential as full training will be given. What really matters is that we provide our patients with an excellent experience and a service that really cares by demonstrating values and personal qualities that support the DCHS way of working. Derbyshire Community Health Services is unable to sponsor international applicants in this role. You can find out more about how you can work in the UK by visiting Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Main duties of the job To provide a high quality domestic cleaning service to hospital, health centre and clinic settings. Working either individually or as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness. To follow a work schedule whilst being flexible, being prepared to work at other sites should service demands dictate. Cleaning eg of sanitary ware, treatment rooms, waiting, office and kitchen areas, mirrors, high and low dusting, washing of tiled services and paintwork, curtain changing. Ensure incidents are raised and recorded accurately, within required timeframes, via appropriate system ie Datix. Care and safe use of mechanical equipment eg floor scrubbers. Replenishing disposable items eg hand towels and ensure correct use and storage of cleaning agents and equipment. Disposal of waste in accordance with the Trust Waste Policy. Accurate completion of documentation eg own time sheet and Barrier or Terminal cleans. Comply with Infection Control policy/guidelines including colour coding system. Be aware of site security whilst undertaking duties eg closing of windows and doors securely. Wear protective clothing. Maintain equipment and materials in a clean, tidy condition and report any faulty equipment in a timely manner. Comply with Health and Safety regulations. Attend all required Trust and service specific training. Demonstrate and explain working practices to new starters. About us Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pa, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 842-EST-4959-24-A Job locations Cavendish Hospital Manchester Road Buxton SK17 6TE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account Person Specification Experience Essential Cleaning experience Desirable Worked in health care setting Skills Essential Flexible approach to work Education Essential Basic numeracy & Literacy or willing to work towards Desirable NVQ In Cleaning Person Specification Experience Essential Cleaning experience Desirable Worked in health care setting Skills Essential Flexible approach to work Education Essential Basic numeracy & Literacy or willing to work towards Desirable NVQ In Cleaning 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 Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT Address Cavendish Hospital Manchester Road Buxton SK17 6TE Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)