East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
About
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, we provide high quality services for the local population of over half a million people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area.
* We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
* We treat nearly three quarters of a million patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures.
* We offer care across three hospital sites, and various community sites, using state-of-the-art facilities.
We are committed to delivering the highest quality care to our patients and have ambitious plans to continue improving the services we offer in response to the changing needs of our patients.
Key details
Location
Site: Westmorland General Hospital
Address: Burton Road
Town: Kendal
Postcode: LA9 7RG
Major / Minor Region: Cumbria
Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 25 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week, 5/7)
Salary
Salary: £23,615 pro rata per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 2
Specialty
Main area: Domestic Support Worker
Job overview
Would you like to be part of a team ensuring high standards of cleanliness are achieved for patients, visitors, and staff? Are you passionate about service delivery and keen to develop in a role within a support setting? If you answered yes, we want to hear from you!
We have exciting opportunities to join our Facilities department at Furness General Hospital as a Domestic Assistant to support the Trust in delivering a clean and safe environment.
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Responsibilities include:
* Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in clinical, public, and external areas using appropriate cleaning methods.
* Identifying areas to be cleaned and planning a cleaning programme with relevant staff, ensuring safety is not compromised.
* Operating cleaning equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
* Undertaking deep cleans following national and local guidelines.
* Carrying out spot cleaning to address spillages swiftly.
* Adhering to COSHH assessments and Safety Data sheets when using cleaning chemicals.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals and various community healthcare premises. Our hospitals provide a range of services including emergency departments, critical care units, and outpatient services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role and main job duties, please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. For more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay, visit our website at https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people, and this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
* Good literacy and numeracy skills.
* Possess or willing to work towards a BIC's Qualification or equivalent NVQ Level 2.
Desirable criteria
* Health and Safety knowledge.
* Knowledge of COSHH.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Previous cleaning experience.
* Ability to work independently or in a team without direct supervision.
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of cleaning in a healthcare establishment.
* Knowledge of cross-contamination risks in healthcare settings.
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential criteria
* Effective communication skills.
* Ability to plan your own workload.
* Understanding of written and spoken instructions.
* Ability to use heavy equipment and handle hazardous cleaning chemicals.
* Knowledge of infection control in the cleaning environment.
Desirable criteria
* Ability to deal with a diverse range of people face to face.
* Ability to provide feedback to colleagues and managers.
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Jackie Moreland
Job title: PES Site Services Manager
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01539 715211
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