Band 2 Housekeeping Operative

Job summary

To carry out cleaning and associated duties as specified in the procedural documents; cleaning schedules and / or as requested by housekeeping management. This role covers the cleaning of all areas including clinical, residential, office, corridor and all entrances; delivering this service to the very highest standards whilst maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff at all times. The post holder will also undertake other cleaning duties as required to achieve the Trust's objectives, commensurate with the grading of the post.

Contracted 15hrs

Main duties of the job

1.Work in a safe, courteous and confidential manner whilst following Trust Policy and associated Standard Operating Procedures relating to the task being carried out.

2.. To maintain a level of cleanliness and hygiene within the work area by following a planned schedule of work as well as making flexible alterations when required.

3.Using electrical equipment safely.

4.Dust control mopping of hard floors following a safe method of work

5.Cleaning of furniture, fittings and equipment as per cleaning schedule.

6.Preparation of appropriate cleaning materials and solutions .correct working level.

7Clean and maintaining to a high standard all sanitary areas, fixtures and fittings.

8High dust fixtures and fittings out of normal reach using appropriate extendable equipment or by using access equipment such as step ladders.

9Routinely spot clean walls from splashes and collision marks.

10.Regular floor maintenance using appropriate battery or mains electrical machinery including floor polishing, scrubbers, steam cleaners.

11.Change and re-hang bedside and window curtains when required.

12.Change and make on-call and vacant residential beds; disposing of dirty laundry via the appropriate systems.

13.Carry out daily routine and in depth vocational cleaning of patient barrier rooms using Hydrogen Peroxide misting machines / Ultraviolet light decontamination system..

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

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