Job summary
This is an ideal opportunity to begin a career in the NHS at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will have a chance to work for one of the Trust's largest services, Domestic Services, which employs approximately 1300 staff and is part of the Trust's Facilities directorate.
The vacancy will be based in one of our many Community sites located in the city at the old Blood Centre site on Longley Lane, adjacent to the Northern General Hospital. The site houses our Drive Through Phlebotomy and Eye Imaging services.
The vacancy will be on evenings for 20 hours per week with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday, 3.30pm to 7.30pm.
Main duties of the job
The post will require 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 when required and training new staff members.
New starters to Domestic Patient Service Assistant roles will undergo training on work methods and protocols etc. before starting on their actual areas and also be required to attend any relevant training for updates for existing or new methods or machinery etc.
About us
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 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 & Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, or relevant experience that demonstrates competency to this level
Desirable
- Basic Health and Safety Training
- Customer Service Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Previous housekeeping / cleaning experience in a Community Healthcare setting
Special Skills / Aptitudes
Essential
- Willingness to complete job specific and essential training relevant to the role
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of high cleanliness standards
- 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 and effective team working.
- Flexibility to meet needs of the service
- 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 & Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, or relevant experience that demonstrates competency to this level
Desirable
- Basic Health and Safety Training
- Customer Service Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Previous housekeeping / cleaning experience in a Community Healthcare setting
Special Skills / Aptitudes
Essential
- Willingness to complete job specific and essential training relevant to the role
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of high cleanliness standards
- 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 and effective team working.
- Flexibility to meet needs of the service
- 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).
