Domestic Assistant( WCH )
- NHS
- Part Time
- Whitehaven
- 23615.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
An Exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Domestic Department at West Cumberland Hospital
The Domestic department provides a 24/7 service within West Cumberland Hospital, undertaking a wide range of cleaning duties including Infection prevention cleans (terminal, deep cleans).
Candidates should be flexible, reliable and trustworthy
Experience is preferred but training will be given.
For help and support to apply for this post contact Leanne Duncan on 01228 602046 or email at Leanne.Duncan@ncic.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The team will work in all clinical and non-clinical areas throughout WCH
Vacuum carpets, ensuring cleanliness.
Carry out damp dusting of furniture and fittings and at high, medium and low levels.
Mop floor areas and maintain floors using electrical equipment when necessary.
Check electrical equipment is in good condition and currently PAT tested.
Clean toilets, baths, showers and washbasins.
Empty all bins and dispose of waste appropriately, ensuring waste management regulations are followed.
Thorough clean equipment after use.
Assist with ward or departmental duties as appropriate.
Guard against the potential risk associated with needlestick injuries, especially in toilet areas.
Wear uniform and protective clothing provided, as instructed.
Collect food and linen stores as required.
Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
Ensure compliance with COSHH regulations.
Carry out all duties with a due regard for the health and safety, and report any accidents, faults or hazards to the supervisor or nominated safety officer for the area concerned.
Attend monthly domestic meetings as requested by the domestic supervisors.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be
Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oNVQ 1 in cleaning & support services or equivalent.
- oBICSc certification or equivalent.
Desirable
- oNVQ 2 in cleaning & support services or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- oWork in a hospital environment.
- oWork in a domestic role.
Knowledge
Essential
- oUse of household cleaning equipment.
- oHygiene.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oGood communication skills.
- oAble to work alone and in a team.
- oAbility to use own initiative appropriately.
- oAble to follow health, safety and hygiene procedures.
Desirable
- oAble to supervise staff.
- oTeaching skills.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Commitment to undertake Training
Desirable
- Clean, Smart Apperance
- Enthusiasm & Willing to learn
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 ...
