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About
We were established in 2006 from the strong foundation, rich heritage and worldwide reputation that our city has for quality healthcare, clinical innovation and professional excellence. We have a national and international reputation for many of our specialist services, including stroke, renal, neurosciences, cancer services and trauma.
Recognised for our outstanding care, our organisation is made up of three campuses – City Hospital, Queen’s Medical Centre and Ropewalk House.
We are now one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country and provide services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottingham, its surrounding communities, and a further 3-4 million people from across the region that need to use the specialist services we provide.
We are a teaching Trust with strong links to the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University. This allows for the provision of excellent training and education for our students and we also play a vital role in the education and training of doctors., nurses and other healthcare professionals.
We are at the forefront of many research programmes and new surgical procedures. In partnership with The University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging.
As part of Team NUH you can expect to be supported and given developmental opportunities and resources to enable you to make a difference and we hope you find that NUH offers you the opportunities to develop your career here with us in Nottingham.
Our vision
We want to be known for our pursuit of outstanding health outcomes and excellent patient and staff experience. We want to further develop our local hospital services in a way which better integrates them with community services, and ensure only patients who need to come into hospital for care do so. We also have an ambition to grow and further develop our specialist services to secure our future as a leading specialist centre.
Our values
We want our values and behaviours to capture what makes working at NUH and being part of ‘TeamNUH’ special. The standards apply to all of us, are part of everybody’s job and apply to every action we take, every decision we make and how we care for our patients, their family members, carers and each other. They underpin our ability to deliver exceptional patient care and create a great environment for everyone who works at NUH, and one where we consistently demonstrate to patients and staff that we listen and we care. Further information on our values and behaviours can be found on our website.
Cleaning Services Assistant 2
Accepting applications until: 20-Nov-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 20-Nov-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- QMC
- Address
- Derby Road
- Town
- Nottingham
- Postcode
- NG7 2UH
- Major / Minor Region
- Nottinghamshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent: Monday to Friday 6am to 9am
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week (Monday to Friday 6am to 9am)
Salary
- Salary
- £23,615 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 2)
Specialty
- Main area
- Estates & Facilities
Job overview
We require proactive and hardworking staff to work as part of a team within Cleaning Services.
The role involves cleaning in Clinical and non-clinical areas providing and maintaining the highest standard of cleaning to all areas in all wards and departments, ensuring at all times the highest degree of cleanliness, safety and care.
Multiple post available : 6am - 9am Mon to Fr
Advert
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.
Cleaning experience is desirable though full training will be given. Responsibilities will include deep cleaning tasks such as hard floors, fixtures and fittings including sanitary areas of toilets, bath/shower areas. Replenishment of disposable commodities, i.e., soap, gel and hand towels as required and the removal of waste from all areas to designated collection points.
Working for our organisation
With over 20 ,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them.
Our Team is tight knit and work well together.
A subsidised staff restaurant is available on site.
Annual Leave starts at 27 days a year plus bank holidays. There are also a number of staff discounts via NHS Discounts website.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Cleaning Service Duties
Ensure a timely and accurate response to all cleaning requests.
Work in partnership with the Ward Team, Facilities Team Leader/Assistant Facilities Manager.
Assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards and infection control practices in the department as appropriate.
Maintain the integrity and reputation of the department by effective communication and harmonious attitudes with patients, staff and visitors.
Ensure patient dignity and privacy is respected at all times and report where you feel this has been breached.
Safe use of cleaning equipment/assemble and dismantle cleaning equipment; order stock.
Use effective and efficient cleansing/decontamination techniques across a range of skills.
Suction clean/dry mop floors, spot clean floors and remove spillages.
High dusting, damp dusting furniture, fixtures, fittings and ledges.
Spot clean internal glass as necessary.
Cleansing of wash hand basins, sinks, showers, WC’s and fittings. Replenish supplies.
Cleansing of beds, bedside lockers.
Cleanse and refill soap dispensers and paper towel holders.
Removal of waste from wards and departments to designated collection points.
Use of polishing/scrubbing machines for maintenance of hard floors.
Use of extraction machine for carpet/upholstery cleaning.
Routine curtain changes (bed/window/screen curtains).
Making up of on-call and relatives overnight stay beds.
Use of ride on cleaning equipment; sweeper, scrubber dryer and burnishing equipment.
Undertaking any other relevant duties which are delegated from time to time.
Safe handling of cleaning agents and dilution ratios. Hazardous chemicals to be kept securely in storage areas when not in use.
All cleaning equipment must be decontaminated daily and maintained in a safe usable condition - faults must be reported to a Facilities Team Leader immediately.
Attend training courses including on the job training and training in the use of specific machinery as required.
Cleansing cupboards are to be decontaminated and kept tidy at all times.
Cleansing of infected room/bays in accordance with NUH Infection Control & Prevention Policy.
Close liaison with the cleaning services and team leader and ward manager in identifying additional cleans, such as isolation rooms and bed space terminal.
To act as a buddy to new starters (after training).
To ensure that a clean protective uniform is worn at all times when on duty and to use relevant Personal Protection Equipment in accordance with the policies provided by the Trust.
Demonstrates cleaning procedures to new starters.
Completes timesheets or similar work records.
Ensure concentration while using cleaning equipment.
To undertake isolation cleansing when required following Infection Control Isolation Policy and Procedures.
To work in accordance with the Trust’s Policies and Procedures including COSHH, Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Infection Control and attend annual training.
Descale baths, toilets, showerheads, tiles using specialist chemicals.
Carry out specialist cleaning when required / with relevant training in:
Theatres, Pharmacy, Laboratories, Labour Suite, Bioquell Training (Decontamination).
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Knowledge or training equivalent to NVQ Level 1/2 in Cleaning and Support Services.
- Intermediate Apprenticeship in Facilities Services Level 2 or equivalent training.
- Knowledge of cleaning/hygiene COSHH procedures.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Cleaning in a domestic environment including knowledge of cleaning procedures and processes.
- Experience of working/communicating with the general public.
- Experience of working within a team.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of cleaning in a commercial capacity.
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
- Good working knowledge of health and safety issues.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bernie Smith
- Job title
- Facilities Manager, Cleaning
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Toni Hall ([email protected])
Davison Tagarira
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