Job summary Cleaning Assistant for evenings Department: ADMK Domestics Weekday post: Monday to Friday 16.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs Band 2 - £23,615 per annum, pro rata, with enhancements for unsocial hours. We are looking for two Domestic staff to join the existing team to provide a high-quality cleaning service at Milton Keynes University hospital new Radiotherapy Centre. The Centre will bring the hospital's cancer and radiotherapy services under one roof in a modern dedicated space. You will keep the Radiotherapy Centre clean with general duties vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning the patient bed areas, sanitary fittings and emptying waste bins. You can expect a generous reward package which includes Enhancements paid for week-end, bank holiday and evening work 27 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time posts) Nest pension scheme Free uniform Free Tea & Coffee Free parking On-site restaurant Interview: w/c 03.02.2025 Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role. Main duties of the job The post holder is required to carry out duties as instructed to the required standard, to ensure the hospital is a clean, safe and welcoming environment at all times. Domestic staff are expected to have a flexible approach in respect of work areas and tasks to suit the needs of the hospital. Domestic staff have a responsibility to ensure a safe place of work for themselves and other users. General appearance and attitude to work are very important, as every member of the team is a direct reflection of the Department Comply with all relevant policies and procedures. Maintain specific knowledge base and be open to develop new skills Respect equality and diversity across all areas of working practice and communications with staff, service users and other stakeholders. Engage in recycling and energy saving initiatives to support the Hospital environmental policy. Appropriate use of security systems Comply with instructions and legislation i.e., manual handling, COSHH, IPC About us You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including: Free on-site parkingFree tea and coffeeGreat flexible workingopportunitiesDiscounted gym membershipGenerous annual leave and pension schemeOn site nursery (chargeable)Extensive staff health and well-being programme Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment and development including a new surgical ward. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 430-ADMK26A-A Job locations 43A W62517 ADMK Domestics (Dept) Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Job description Job responsibilities Floor Cleaning Duties Suction clean & dust control sweeping Damp and wet mopping Spray cleaning & buffing Mechanical floor cleaning/scrubbing Deep Cleaning/Periodic Cleaning In accordance with hospital policy & work instruction Exit & Terminal Cleans In accordance with hospital policy & work instruction Other Duties Curtain changes Cleaning of cleaning equipment and signage Laundry duties Fault reporting in machinery and equipment Accident reporting Stock taking and ensure stock levels are sufficient to carry out work Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role. Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and are committed to equal opportunities, we proactively welcome applications from underrepresented groups in our community. Thank you for your interest in our Hospital. We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Milton Keynes is the fastest growing and most successful city in the country (visit http://www.destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk/) for which we provide Emergency Medicine (including Paediatrics) from minor injury to major trauma, Critical Care, Cancer Services, General Surgery & Medicine, Womens & Children Services (including Maternity, Paediatrics & Neonatal) and Renal Services. Job description Job responsibilities Floor Cleaning Duties Suction clean & dust control sweeping Damp and wet mopping Spray cleaning & buffing Mechanical floor cleaning/scrubbing Deep Cleaning/Periodic Cleaning In accordance with hospital policy & work instruction Exit & Terminal Cleans In accordance with hospital policy & work instruction Other Duties Curtain changes Cleaning of cleaning equipment and signage Laundry duties Fault reporting in machinery and equipment Accident reporting Stock taking and ensure stock levels are sufficient to carry out work Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role. Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and are committed to equal opportunities, we proactively welcome applications from underrepresented groups in our community. Thank you for your interest in our Hospital. We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Milton Keynes is the fastest growing and most successful city in the country (visit http://www.destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk/) for which we provide Emergency Medicine (including Paediatrics) from minor injury to major trauma, Critical Care, Cancer Services, General Surgery & Medicine, Womens & Children Services (including Maternity, Paediatrics & Neonatal) and Renal Services. Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential General education to GCSE or equivalent Desirable Basic food hygiene certificate NVQ level 2 Cleaning Basic Infection Control certificate Experience Essential Previous cleaning experience Desirable Customer service experience Infection control experience Previous experience of working in the NHS Skills Essential High level of personal hygiene Flexible approach to the demands of the post Good time management skills Ability to follow instructions with minimal day to day supervision after initial training Personal and people development Essential Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work on own initiative Well organised Communication Essential Good verbal skills to communicate to a variety of people Good written skills & be able to complete requests for stock, leave messages for supervisors etc. Ability to use pager and phone Specific requirements Essential Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations Ability to use a variety of cleaning machinery Able to identify most pressing tasks within scope of normal schedule Be able to deal with distressing and emotional situations Be receptive to new ways of working and contribute to team output Able to work in dirty and occasionally unpleasant conditions Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential General education to GCSE or equivalent Desirable Basic food hygiene certificate NVQ level 2 Cleaning Basic Infection Control certificate Experience Essential Previous cleaning experience Desirable Customer service experience Infection control experience Previous experience of working in the NHS Skills Essential High level of personal hygiene Flexible approach to the demands of the post Good time management skills Ability to follow instructions with minimal day to day supervision after initial training Personal and people development Essential Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work on own initiative Well organised Communication Essential Good verbal skills to communicate to a variety of people Good written skills & be able to complete requests for stock, leave messages for supervisors etc. Ability to use pager and phone Specific requirements Essential Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations Ability to use a variety of cleaning machinery Able to identify most pressing tasks within scope of normal schedule Be able to deal with distressing and emotional situations Be receptive to new ways of working and contribute to team output Able to work in dirty and occasionally unpleasant conditions 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 ADMK Limited Address 43A W62517 ADMK Domestics (Dept) Milton Keynes MK6 5LD Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)