Cleaning Services Assistant - Hospital Hotel

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

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Job summary

We require proactive and hardworking staff to work as part of a team within Cleaning Services in the Hospital Hotel.

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Date posted

11 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

164-6846007

Job locations

City

HUCKNALL ROAD

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.

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.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • 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

  • 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

  • Previous experience of cleaning in a commercial capacity.
  • Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
  • Good working knowledge of health and safety issues.
Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • 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

  • 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

  • Previous experience of cleaning in a commercial capacity.
  • Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
  • Good working knowledge of health and safety issues.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City

HUCKNALL ROAD

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

City

HUCKNALL ROAD

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Hospital Hotel & Trust Accommodation Manager

Angela Rogers

Angela.rogers17@nhs.net

Date posted

11 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

164-6846007

Job locations

City

HUCKNALL ROAD

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


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