Job summary
To provide the cleaning services, as part of the Site Services team in providing a high-quality supervisory role within the cleaning and porter service supplying the organisation's core services in terms of a comprehensive, professional and integrated service within the community premises. This role is a vital and essential element to healthcare safety and compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
Main duties of the job
1. Provide excellent customer service to patient's and colleagues throughout the Trust
2. Uses cleaning products carefully, and in line with instructions and provided training,
3. Looks after equipment, keeping it clean, well maintained and is a safe working order
4. Reports any safety deficiencies, incidents, near misses, ill health and environmental incidents to their manager.
5. Complies with standards as set up in the company procedures and through training delivered.
6. Ability to carry out cleaning task including some moving of stores /equipment
7. Able to engage support and motivate and inspire teams to deliver the cleaning service.
8. Ensures that all times they comply with the NHS colour coding system
9. Has full knowledge and understanding of the designated cleaning area, including the agreed work to be carried out and time allocated to their area.
10. To monitor standards of cleanliness and supervise the daily cleaning schedules within the hospital.
11. Work closely and support eRoster Coordinator, to ensure annual leave and absence is covered effectively
12. Effectively cleans clinical / non-clinical and sanitary areas within the allocated area of the hospital using the correct tools and equipment. All areas to be cleaned to the prevailing standards.
13. Undertakes additional duties as required by their supervisor in line with capabilities.
14. Communicates effectively with all the teams to ensure there is a seamless way of working across the contract.
About us
We offer an extensive range of services, including cancer,pathology,surgery, andgynaecologyto over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals,Epsom HospitalandSt Helier Hospital, andrun services from other locations, includingSutton Hospital. We are also part of two innovative intergrated care partnerships -Sutton Health and Careand Surrey Downs Health and Care.
St Helier Hospital is home to theSouth West Thames Renal and Transplantation UnitandQueen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to theSouth West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals haveAccident and Emergency departments (A&E)andMaternity services (Obstetrics).
With nearly 900,000 people coming to our hospitals for care and treatment every year, our almost 5,000 staff and 500 volunteers work around the clock to keep our busy hospitals running smoothly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
***Salary £ per hour. Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change***
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
15. Basic understanding or a willingness to complete appropriate qualification and training which includes: oKnowledge of cleaning procedures oCOSHH Procedures oInfection and Prevention Control
Desirable
16. BICSc Qualification / NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
Personal Attributes
Essential
17. Maintains a smart, professional and hygienic appearance. Positive can do attitude Good customer service skills Able to engage, support, motivate and inspire teams
Knowledge
Essential
18. Good basic education which includes reading and writing and basic numeric skills
Desirable
19. To complete role following training policies including but not limited to BICS, Manual Handling, Health and Safety
Experience
Essential
20. Able to read, write and converse in English Able to understand and following written and verbal instructions Effective oral and written communication skills Proven supervisory skills
Desirable
21. Experience of working in cleaning industry Experience of managing sickness absence, conducting staff appraisals and performance management