BANK Patient Environmental Action Team - PEAT
Job Description
Job summary
Who we're looking for...
BANK - Patient Environmental Action Team (PEAT) Member
Band 2 AFC - Bank
The post holder will be able to work individually and as part of a team to perform deep cleans across wards and departments in the trust, you will be part of a reactive service who will contribute to the maintenance of a hygienic and clean environment for patients, staff, and visitors ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are met.
Main duties of the job
To perform deep clean duties in all parts of the Trust as required.
The post holder will be able to work individually and as part of a team to perform deep cleans across wards and departments in the trust, you will be part of a reactive service who will contribute to the maintenance of a hygienic and clean environment for patients, staff, and visitors ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are met.
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt maintains a register of Temporary Workers "The Bank". Joining the Trust's Bank does not constitute a contract of employment between the bank member and the Trust. The Trust will notify bank members when a suitable assignment arises, and members will be able to choose whether or not to accept it. The bank worker is under no obligation to accept an offer of an assignment.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform deep clean duties in all parts of the Trust as required.
The post holder will be required to carry the emergency pager and independently respond to this pager when it is operated.
The post holder covers sickness and holidays of staff and attends site at weekends and nights as required.
To carry out regular cleaning of air conditioning vents and grills
To work without supervision on minor works.
Ability to carry out priority work requirements on essential patient equipment used in patient care package and having a direct impact to the whole patient experience i.e., patient toilets/wash facilities.
Must be able to communicate with a range of staff and clients on at all levels.
Ability to prioritise changing workloads and to act pro-actively to address work requests in conjunction with Mechanical Supervisor/Estates Officer.
Ability to understand and comment on maintenance policies.
Maintain and repair health service property and equipment.
To assist other trades as required
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- English and Maths GCSE A - C or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a hospital environment
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work without supervision once deemed competent
- Ability to work at height using access from ladders/scaffold
- Ability to assist all trades
- Adaptable to change
- Good communication skills
- Well-developed problem solving skills & a flexible approach to developing solutions
- To undertake best and safe practices under Health and Safety guidelines
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Health & Safety
- Knowledge of TMV & HWS
- Knowledge & awareness of Estates legislation's
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- Fire Precaution Act
- Fire Regulations
- Asbestos Regulations
- COSHH Regulations
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
RJAH, Orthopaedic Hospital
Gobowen Road
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
