Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
The Facilities Department are looking for dedicated people to join the Cleaning Operations team.
The successful candidates will be required to complete training to undertake cleaning in line with the National Cleaning Standards. You will be expected to carry out all tasks related to the service of patients for which full training will be given.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills, be prepared to carry out training and be able to work well in a team or on their own, be capable of undertaking physical work on a daily basis and have experience of working with nursing teams & the general public.
Main duties of the job
1. Ensure required cleaning standards are maintained in designated areas and report relevant equipment faults and need for repairs.
2. Removal of dust, dirt and debris from surfaces such as floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures and fittings, doors, ledges, glass and sanitary fittings by appropriate specified methods (i.e. colour-coded/mopping units/vacuum cleaners).
3. Emptying and cleaning waste bins, refuse containers and replacing colour-coded liners according to the Trust's Waste Policy, secure and dispose of waste bags.
4. Replenishing supplies - toilet rolls, soap etc.
5. Clean blinds and internal windows and change curtains as required.
6. Cleaning and correct storage of equipment and materials.
7. Reporting relevant equipment faults and need for repairs.
8. Locking/unlocking doors and windows and turning on/off lights.
9. Attend mandatory and essential training and periodic updates.
10. Observing Trust Health and Safety Regulations, Policies and Procedures.
About us
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focused on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside-the-box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.
And if you do join us, you'll be working in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, with a fantastic quality of life. We actively encourage our people to enjoy a good work/life balance and Devon offers everything from city living to a host of outdoor activities.
Job responsibilities
* Ensure high standards when working individually or as part of the team and be aware of the Trust's objectives and priorities.
* Understand the Trust's key priorities and those for your Directorate and Service, help translate these into key priorities for your workplace.
* Understand level one Equality and Diversity.
* Maintain good working relationships with colleagues.
* Demonstrate courteous behaviour.
* To respond with humanity and kindness to every person, by listening attentively and respecting others in conversations.
* To attend specified shifts as required.
* Promote an effective team ethos.
* To provide the highest quality of customer service by listening to and acting on feedback.
* Ensure your staff mandatory and essential training is appropriate and up to date in conjunction with your line manager.
* Fully engage in the Annual Review process.
* Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance including laundering own uniform according to Trust policy.
* To use all PPE as required.
* To work in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for our customers.
* Helping and supporting your colleagues so that you work well together to achieve common goals and objectives.
* Take part in regular team meetings/talks to achieve the best possible outcomes for our customers.
* To act as a role model, valuing everyone's opinion and experiences.
* To value and treat your team members equally and with respect.
* To strive to provide excellent, innovative services that help our patients/clients have a good and professionally delivered healthcare experience.
Person Specification
* Experience of cleaning in a similar environment.
* 2 years experience of cleaning in a similar environment or hospitality.
* NVQ in Cleaning or Hospitality.
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 name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
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