Domestic Assistant

Job responsibilities

Main tasks

• The following gives an overview of the key main tasks for this role, but tasks may vary depending on team or location:

Patient/Customer Care Responsibilities

• To maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business and meet the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (2018) at all times.
• Communication with colleagues, other members of staff, patients, visitors and members of the public

Cleaning Responsibilities

• Remove / replace / clean curtains and blinds as necessary
• Clean all hard floors and mop daily.
• Empty, clean and replenish waste bins.
• Seal waste bags and carry out appropriate waste disposal procedures.
• Clean internal glass and ledges.
• Clean all sanitary areas.
• Maintain equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.
• Maintain and respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out Facilities duties.
• Thoroughly clean beds.
• Replenish bed linen on patient discharge or as needed.
• Damp dusting of furniture, fittings, interior glass and any low level cleaning requirements.
• Replenish consumables for example, paper towels, soap, toilet rolls.
• Adopt a flexible approach, as you may be required to work at any Trust site.
• Ensure the correct storage of all items.
• To issue and collate inpatient menus.
• Collect and clean all crockery and cutlery and kitchen utensils as required using automatic dishwashers where available.
• Collect, wash and return water jugs.
• Collect and replace soiled linen.

Person Specification

Application Form

Essential

• QualificationsBasic numeracy and literacy
• ExperienceoTo have worked in a service/customer environment. oKnowledge of safe and hygienic cleaning duties and standards oPrevious knowledge and experience of domestic cleaning duties and standards. oExperience in the use of mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment. oExperience of working within a team environment oRelevant experience of working in a similar food preparation environment oExperience of working within a team environment oRelevant experience of working in a similar food preparation environment
• KnowledgeoBasic Health and Safety knowledge oRange of routine work procedures requiring on the job training. oKnowledge of relevant policies, procedures, systems and regulations gained through induction and on the job training over a number of weeks not months or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Qualifications Cleaning and hygiene certificate oNVQ Level two Food Safety Certificate oBasic Health & Safety Certificate
• Experience oPrevious working experience within an NHS environment within Domestic Services. oPrevious experience in a health care setting
• Knowledge oKnowledge of healthcare waste regulations oUnderstanding of infection control requirements oKnowledge of Basic Health & Safety oTo have an understanding of COSHH and Risk Assessments

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

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

Holtye Road

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

Employer's website

https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)