The main duties: Isolation room enhanced cleaning (appendix A). General cleaning. High- and low-level dusting and cleaning. Wet and dry mopping. Maintain all floor surfaces using equipment as required. Clean and store equipment after use. Removal of clinical and general waste. Cleaning and descaling of toilets and sanitary areas. Cleaning baths, taps, and showers. Removal and cleaning of bodily fluids in public areas. Curtain changing - taking down and re-hanging new curtains. Replenish all disposables, hand towels, toilet rolls, soaps, and gels. Responsibilities: Provide an efficient, high-quality domestic service to patients, visitors, and staff. Adhere to cleaning policies, procedures, and cleaning frequencies. Awareness of health and safety risk assessments and procedures. Operate mechanical cleaning equipment i.e., scrubbing and buffing equipment, vacuum cleaner, and carpet shampoo equipment. Check the health and safety of domestic equipment and report any hazards or potential hazards to the domestic supervisor. Remove clinical and general waste from ward and department to designated waste store. Report all accidents and incidents to the domestic supervisor. Ensure that personal protection equipment and clean uniform is worn at all times when on duty in accordance with the Trust policy. Respond to rectifications following audits within a given timescale. Report any signs of infestation to the Domestic Supervisor. Demonstrate the Christie values and be accountable for own attitude and behaviour. Receive and carry out instruction in own area of work. Liaise with ward and department staff to prioritise work areas and workloads. Good communication skills and a helpful manner to communicate sensitively when patients/relatives make enquiries. Basic knowledge of trust policy and procedures relating to the area of work. Staff will be fully trained in accordance with National Cleaning Standards. Training and Compliance: Staff will undertake the trust corporate essential training (CET) and ensure annual compliance with training requirements. Undertake departmental induction training including manual handling and working at heights. Agree changes to working practices or procedures for own work area when required. All staff to work in accordance with COSHH regulations and to follow all instructions given during training and mandatory training. Work Environment: Work largely unsupervised on a daily basis but will know when to seek supervision and further assistance where necessary. Respond to ward/department activity and work schedules, requiring a degree of planning and prioritising own workload. Frequently required to exert moderate physical effort for short periods of time by lifting and pushing equipment, collection of equipment and consumables from stores. Moderate bending and stooping when cleaning equipment, fixtures and fittings, and floors. High level of concentration for sustained periods, including responding to unpredictable work patterns and interruptions. Work at heights. Ability to act calmly and quickly in emergencies. Health & Safety: Frequent exposure to dirt, dust and bodily fluids. Domestic duties with occasional exposure to distressing and emotional circumstances. Clean and maintain the condition of domestic services equipment. Ensure all cleaning is carried out in accordance with the National Standards of Health Care Cleanliness (NSHCC). Uniform and Appearance: Ensure full uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn at all times as required. Personal appearance must be clean and smart at all times. Stock Control: Ensure stock control in own area of work e.g., soaps, gels, paper towels, mops, cloths etc. Propose changes to working practices or procedures for own work area. IT Skills: Basic information technologies (IT) knowledge and skills. Log on to a computer and access trust information systems. Undertake trust online training. Operate the toilet time monitoring systems in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, follow all cleaning schedules and guidelines. Departmental Monitoring: Participate in domestic services departmental monitoring in own area of work. Physical Requirements: Frequent exposure to dirt, dust, and bodily fluids. Long periods of standing/bending.