Job summary
This is an ideal opportunity to begin a career in the NHS. Whilst we currently have a number of vacancies we also wish to identify suitable candidates for whom we can complete the clearance process so that we have candidates that are fully cleared to commence employment as soon as a suitable vacancy is identified for them.
All vacancies will be on evenings only (there are no day vacancies available) for 17.5 hours per week. The vacancies available are for evening posts on the Theatre areas at Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
Salary - £10.37 per hour rising to £10.90 per hour, plus enhancements/unsocial hours payments where applicable
Main duties of the job
All posts will be required to undertake a range of domestic duties, for example maintaining a high standard of cleanliness using modern cleaning methods and machinery. There is a requirement to attend cleaning requirements of bodily fluids and barrier cleaning and training new staff members. In addition, the Domestic Assistant/Ward Assistant roles will be required to assist with the distribution of meals to patients and collection of trays after meal service and other related duties. Some posts are based on wards and others may be in non clinical areas.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
What you can expect from Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. Please see the attached documents to the NHS Jobs page for this vacancy which gives you more detail on why you should come and work for us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths Grade 3/D or equivalent or relevant experience that demonstrates competancy to this level
Desirable
- Basic Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Training
- Customer Service Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer focused enviroment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare enviroment
- Experience of housekeeping in a public sector environment
Special Skills Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of high cleanliness standards
- Willingness to complete job specific and essential training relevant to the role
- Dealing with patients,visitors and colleagues in a caring and sensitive manner
- Effective communication skills (both written and and verbal)
- Efficient time management and ability to prioritise tasks
- Able to demonstrate use of initiative
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Understanding of the reasons for and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting new members of staff in the workplace
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths Grade 3/D or equivalent or relevant experience that demonstrates competancy to this level
Desirable
- Basic Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Training
- Customer Service Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer focused enviroment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare enviroment
- Experience of housekeeping in a public sector environment
Special Skills Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of high cleanliness standards
- Willingness to complete job specific and essential training relevant to the role
- Dealing with patients,visitors and colleagues in a caring and sensitive manner
- Effective communication skills (both written and and verbal)
- Efficient time management and ability to prioritise tasks
- Able to demonstrate use of initiative
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Understanding of the reasons for and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Desirable
- Evidence of supporting new members of staff in the workplace
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
