Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) are a whollyowned subsidiary company of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust(CDDFT). Synchronicity Care Limited(SCL) provides a range of non-clinical Estates, Facilities and Procurementservices to CDDFT.
An excellent opportunityhas arisen within Synchronicity CareLimited (SCL) for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed individual toinfluence and contribute as part of the Domestic Services Team at DarlingtonMemorial Hospital.
Domestic Assistants areimportant members of the team who assist with maintaining a clean and welcomeningvironment over a 24/7 period for patients, staff and visitors within a busyacute hospital.The successful applicant should preferably have previous cleaningexperience in a healthcare environment however full training will be providedand all successful post holders will be expected to work towards gaining a NVQLevel 2 Certificate in Cleaning and Support Services .
Successfulpost holders will be expected to work shift pattern which includes weekends.All post holders will be subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Main duties of the job
Successfulpost holders will be required to carry out specific cleaning and other relatedduties following set procedures and standards to maintain the levels ofcleanliness throughout the environment.
They will be required towork as part of a team and have the ability to use a degree of initiative toprioritise and organise the daily duties, whilst maintaining a professionalapproach at all times regardless of the situation.
They will ensure thatcommunicaton channels are maintained between appropirate staff, visitors andpatient groups with regard to departmental cleaning hygiene.
Post holders will be alsobe expected to be flexible to the needs of the service ensuring that acontinuity of service is maintained whilst adhering to all relevant policiesand procedures.
Theywill have the ability to work unsupervised, be caring, flexible and reliableand have good levels of personal hygiene.
About us
Where available, visa sponsorship is subject to the role meeting the Home Office Skilled Worker eligibility requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, the role being eligible for sponsorship and meeting the applicable salary threshold and other immigration requirements. Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed in line with current Home Office guidance.
This is a legal and regulatory requirement, and we cannot proceed with sponsorship until UKVI has completed the approval process.
We regret any inconvenience this causes. Our decision is based solely on our current regulatory position and is not related to your suitability for the role or any personal characteristic.
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is separate legal body to CDDFT.
SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
- Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only
Job responsibilities
To undertake cleaning duties asdetailed within the domestic method statements, following cleaning schedulesand COSHH guidelines.
Ensure compliance with all aspects of Health &Safety legalisations and correct use of PPE.
To maintain the hospital environment as laid down in theNational standards of Cleanliness.
Undertake rectifications from the cleaning audit actionplans and showing continually improvement.
Assist with beverage service as required and agreed.
Thorough and hygienic cleaning of all domestic equipmentand storage areas
To attend Trust or required training courses that isrelevant to the post as a domestic.
Request and replenish ofall cleaning products through effective stock ordering
Maintain a high level of personal hygiene
Adherence to all Trust /Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) and Departmental policies andprocedures.
Checking of all equipment before use and report anyfaults and defects to supervisor/manager
Recording and maintaining records as required
Reporting of any estates issues that have an impact onthe cleaning services that you provide.
Undertake any other domestic orientated duties asrequired.
Specialist CleaningActivities
To undertake any specialised cleaning (HPV cleaning) asand when instructed by a supervisor or manager following appropriate protocolsand completion of associated documentation.
The post holder is requiredto commit to delivering the actions in the Trusts Behaviours Framework:
Working together forpatients
Patients come first ineverything we do. We fully involve patients, staff, families, carers,communities, and professionals inside and outside the NHS. We speak up when things go wrong.
Respect and Dignity.
We value every personwhether patient, their families or carers, or staff as an individual, respecttheir aspirations and commitments in life, and seek to understand theirpriorities, needs, abilities and limits.
Commitment to quality ofcare.
We earn the trust placed inus by insisting on quality and striving to get the basics of quality of caresafety, effectiveness and patient experience right every time.
Compassion.
We ensure that compassionis central to the care we provide and respond with humanity and kindness toeach persons pain, distress, anxiety or need.
Improving lives.
We strive to improve healthand wellbeing and peoples experiences of the NHS.
Wemaximise our resources for the benefit of the whole community, and make surenobody is discriminated against or left behind.
Person Specification
Special Requirments
- Must be caring, flexible and reliable and have good levels of personal hygiene.
- The ability to work unsupervised
Qualifications
- To be able to demonstrate a reasonable secondary education.
- Basic understanding of Health & Safety issues and COSSH
- Previous experience in this type of work would be preferable. Must have NVQ 2 in Support Services or Customer Care or be willing to work towards
Special Skills and Knowledge
- Must be able to work within a caring, confidential environment and the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team in a busy environment
- Understanding of the National Standards of Cleanliness
Experience
- Previous experience as a domestic/housekeeper
- Experience of working as a domestic in a healthcare environment. Experience of working in a multi professional team.
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.
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