Facilities Assistant - Domestic/Cleaner

An opportunity has arisen for motivated individuals to join our busy Domestic team at Rampton Hospital, who are responsible for cleaning all our patient and non-patient areas, providing a high quality service that enhances the care of our patients. Previous experience of working within a Domestic or Cleaning environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Main duties of the job:

• The hours will be 9.15am to 5.30pm, working 5 days over 7 days including Weekends and Bank Holidays.
• The ability to work effectively and flexibly, both alone and as part of a team, maintaining a high standard of work will be essential.

We have in-house training to help your personal development plans and will support you with all of your training needs.

Job responsibilities:

• Ensuring all areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness following work schedules, method statements and procedures, including signing off sheets to confirm the work has been completed.

Benefits:

• Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays
• Excellent pension
• In-house training opportunities
• Fantastic discounts for NHS staff

Person Specification:

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork.
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role.

• An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices.
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate or to work towards within the 12 months of employment (site specific).
• Understanding of a small number of routine work procedures developed through on the job training/experience.
• Recognised catering, cleaning or support services qualification.

• Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site.
• Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post.

• Able to carry out instructions and duties as detailed in the job description.
• Experience of working within a catering, cleaning or portering environment.
• Experience of working within a healthcare environment which may include: a catering, cleaning or portering function.
• Experience of working within a food safety management system (HACCP).

• Understanding of commitment to the Equality and Diversity principles.
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety.
• An ability to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Trust values.
• Knowledge and awareness of special diets and allergens.
• Basic understanding of Infection Control.
• Understanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH.
• Knowledge of Manual Handling.
• Knowledge of NHS policy & procedures.
• Basic knowledge of Food Safety.

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job.
• Flexible in managing own time and work duties.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.

• Shift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays.
• Requirement to attend mandatory and job specific training.
• Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform).

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.