Main area: Cleaning
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 30 hours per week (working hours of 8.00am-14.00pm)
Job ref: 223-CLT-985
Employer: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The Princess Royal Hospital
Town: Telford
Salary: £23,615 per annum/ pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 23/01/2025 23:59
Cleanliness Technician
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
Exciting opportunities are available for highly motivated individuals to join our Cleanliness Services Team and be part of a front line team enhancing patient experience by delivering high standards of cleanliness.
This is an alternate weekend working position. Shift pattern will be discussed further during interview.
We have 2 X 30 hour per week positions available working 8am-14.00pm with alternate weekends.
Full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
* To work as part of a team providing high standards of cleanliness. You will also be expected to complete deep cleans in other parts of the hospital as and when required.
* Using chemicals and cleaning equipment responsibly and within health and safety guidelines.
* Clearing clinical waste in the appropriate manner.
* Maintaining staff and public safety through appropriate use of warning signage whilst cleaning.
Working for our organisation
The team of Cleanliness Technicians are made up of Trust staff who are responsible for cleaning the whole hospital. Our aim is to ensure a safe and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors. We work closely with IPC and wards and departments to ensure our high standards are maintained. We are a large team covering various shift patterns and our goal is to provide the best service we can.
We pride ourselves on supporting each other and other teams within the Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications
* NVQ in Housekeeping or Industrial Cleaning
Experience
* Proven relevant experience of cleaning in a healthcare setting
* Knowledge of infection prevention and control
* Knowledge of cleaning products and COSHH
Skills
* Literacy skills in order to read instructions/guidelines/policies
* Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, members of the public and patients
* Ability to work as part of a team
We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
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