Domestic CDC (Community diagnostic centre)
Job Description
Job summary
30 hours - CDC 8am -8pm 6 hour shifts
To ensure that premises managed by QE Facilities Ltd are presented in such a manner as to promote an image of high standards of cleanliness, order, and patient/ client well-being. Specifically those areas within the job holder's responsibility are clean; maintenance needs are noted and reported; and that support is provided to ensure that patient and staff environments are maintained at an optimal level to enhance the patient experience.
Main duties of the job
Complete daily, weekly, and regular cleaning to include cleaning of all floor surfaces, paintwork, internal glass, fixtures and fittings as defined by QE Facilities Policy, Procedures and Service Level Agreements within the designated area(s)
Organise and remove waste materials from designated areas complying with defined waste procedures for both domestic and clinical waste
Carry out sanitary cleaning in all wet areas to include toilets, basins, baths, and shower cubicles.
Maintain, and replenish cleaning materials to all designated areas to include linen in selected locations
Respond to requests for remedial cleaning after incidents/ accidents in a timely fashion
Report building defects to ensure remedial action is taken
Maintain all hard floors with the use of machinery
Complete all relevant documentation to keep record's up to date at all times
Any other duties required within remit
About us
We are delighted to be able to advertise a unique and exciting clinical cleaning positions for our amazing new community diagnostic centre based in the metro centre.
This is a modern, brand new building offering state of the art healthcare to the people of the North east.
The successful post holders will be responsible for maintaining the high standards of cleanliness of this building, working alongside the clinical professionals to achieve the highest of standards.
You will be working in a modern, clean and bright facility with brand new technology and cleaning equipment.
Free parking
Easy access by public transportation
Access to metro centre shopping discounts app
Changing/shower facilities
Brand new clean and bright building with modern facilities
Robust and thorough induction and on-going training
Ability to apply for a blue light card which allows for a range of discounts
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.
We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.
Job responsibilities
Ability to make straightforward decisions on job-related issues as an individual and as part of the wider team
Follow cleaning schedules and complete cleaning tasks as detailed daily/weekly and periodic
Ability to use own initiative in response to variations in work routine seeking support as necessary
Demonstrate flexibility in terms of work area, and shift pattern to meet the needs of the service
Ensure safe storage of cleaning equipment and cleaning chemicals
Ensure delivery of cleaning materials and disposable items match delivery note, sign to record delivery
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of the application of all regulatory and legislative requirements required to ensure a Healthy & Safe environment including: Infection Prevention and Control; Safe Working; Lone Working; COSHH; Food Safety and Manual Handling; Patient and Customer Care (D)
- oConstructive team working and participation including multi-disciplinary team relationships(E) oPersonal organisation and time management with strong attention to detail (E) oAbility to work independently and use initiative, while being part of a team. (E)
Desirable
- Experience working in a domestic role/in a healthcare setting (D)
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
QE Facilities
Address
cdc metro centre
metro centre
Gateshead
NE11 9YG
