Domestic Assistant Higher Level
- NHS
- Part Time
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- 23615.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Are you looking for a role which allows you to balance your work and home commitments within an organisation that supports its staff? If so, come and join our fantastic domestic team at North Tyneside General Hospital as a Domestic Assistant.
At Northumbria Facilities Management we realise that many people have competing priorities outside of their working life andYour Shifts, Your Wayoffers you the opportunity to tell us what works for you.
Whatever your availability, whether it is forcertain shifts on set days, we can offer you shifts worked in your way. If you'reunable to commit to traditional shift times and patternswe can accommodate flexible hours such as later start times and/or earlier finish times or fixed days off.
The department operates between 06:00 - 20:00 and we can be flexible within these hours to accommodate you.
We are also looking to recruit candidates onto our Staff Bank to fill roles on an "as and when required" basis. If you are interested in this please state this on your application form and at interview.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
Quite simply, the NHS could not function without our Domestics! Every single service in the Trust relies on domestics to keep the place clean and safe for patients, visitors and staff. You'll be part of a team striving to maintain the highest cleanliness standards in wards, departments, corridors and offices, and in doing so making a real difference to the NHS.
About us
NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.
Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.
Job responsibilities
Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.
Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present.
Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point.
Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas
Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails.
Cleaning of internal glass.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas.
Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date
- Basic Numerate & Literate Skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Previous domestic experience
- Knowledge of cleaning products i.e. COSHH
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control
Desirable
- Customer Service training
- Knowledge of using heavy duty cleaning equipment
- Knowledge of cleaning infected areas e.g. MRSA
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
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Tyneside General Hospital
Rake Lane
North Tyneside
NE27 0QJ