Domestic Assistant- NAES
Job Description
Job summary
Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk
The post holder will be required to carry out general cleaning duties to the recognised standards
The role will be based in NAES, cleaning both clinical and non-clinical areas. 5pm-7pm - Monday - Friday.
Please be aware that with this role you may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), further information will be provided if you are successful for interview.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who has the ability to communicate clearly with both colleagues and members of the public in order to complete daily tasks to high standard and in a safe way. The successful candidate must be comfortable working alone, but also be able to work as part of a team when required.
The ideal candidate for this role will be reliable, able to use their own initiative, conscientious and have pride in their work.
About us
As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.
Our teams ensure our clients properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trusts frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.
Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.
Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information.
Job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities are
- Regular vacuuming and occasional shampooing of carpeted areas using carpet cleaning machinery.
- Regular maintenance of hard floors using a buffing machine i.e. spray cleaning, scrubbing and buffing.
- Regular high and low damp dusting including all worktops, ledges, skirting, picture frames, notice boards, radiators, desks and shelving and general fixtures and fittings.
- Daily dusting of all non-clinical electrical equipment and furniture.
- Daily cleaning of all washbasins, toilets, sluice sinks and sanitary fittings including replenishment of soap and hand towel dispensers and toilet tissue, as necessary.
- Routinely clean all internal glazing i.e. partitions, door glazing and mirrors.
- Daily emptying of clinical and domestic waste containers and litter bins using colour coded bags including removal to storage at approved locations.
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for more details, and before applying for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths and English
Desirable
- NVQ in Cleaning
Experience
Desirable
- Work in a similar role
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ in cleaning
Training
Desirable
- Basic training in Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Knowledge
Desirable
- Previous experience in floor care and maintenance and use of floor care equipment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with colleagues/the genral public
- Ability to work alone but also as part of a team group
- Ability to maintain confidentiality is vital
- Friendly disposition in order to be able to communicate with colleagues, the general public and patients in order to complete daily tasks
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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
NAES (National Artificial Eye Service)
221 Bristol Ave
Blackpool
FY2 0BF
