Fixed-term maternity cover post in the Housekeeping Team at Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, running for 12 months at 19.5 hours a week. The work covers cleaning wards, departments, public areas and theatres to infection control and COSHH standards, including damp dusting, waste removal and restocking. It is a twilight shift finishing late, with alternating weekends. Sponsorship is not available, so applicants needing skilled worker sponsorship will not be shortlisted.
What the job involves
- Clean wards, departments, public areas, theatres and other areas to Trust standards and work schedules, organising own daily tasks under the Housekeeping Manager or Supervisor
- Carry out damp dusting, high and low cleaning, replenishing disposables, emptying bins and deep cleans where applicable
- Apply infection control throughout, including the use of colour-coded equipment
- Prepare and use chemicals correctly and safely under COSHH, data sheets and training
- Keep clear, accurate records as evidence that cleaning has taken place, and act on cleaning and swabbing audit findings
- Report defects in areas and equipment via the Trust Estates system, and incidents, accidents and near misses on Datix
- Follow the Trust outlet flushing regime to limit Legionella in water systems
- Monitor stock levels, reorder weekly or as required, and keep stock secure
- Handle physical tasks safely, including pushing vacuums and trolleys, mopping, operating cleaning machines, and moving furniture, linen and waste bags
- Secure areas at the end of work by closing windows and doors, setting alarms and turning off lights
- Respond to ad hoc requests via the Trust paging system, help with surveys and equipment testing, and demonstrate tasks to new staff
- Protect patient privacy and dignity, follow lone working procedures, use hazard signs, and never leave equipment unattended where it could be dangerous
Experience
- Cleaning skills and knowledge
Skills & knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Ability to follow written instructions and complete formal records
- Ability to undertake physical tasks
Nice to have
- Previous domestic or cleaning experience in the workplace
- Previous hospital or healthcare experience
- NVQ in Housekeeping/Domestic Services
- Working knowledge of cleaning equipment
- Knowledge of COSHH regulations
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
What’s offered
- Full training provided
- Opportunity to undertake a certificate in Housekeeping/Domestic Services
- Range of staff benefits offered to everyone who joins
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
