Cleanliness Technician

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

Exciting opportunities are available for highly motivated individuals to join our Cleanliness Services Team and be part of a front line team enhancing patient experience by delivering high standards of cleanliness.

Working 6-12 or 8-2, 30 or 37.5 hours, 5 shifts over 7 with alternate weekends

Full training will be given.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. We look forward to receiving your application for employment. In the event of an extremely high response to this advertisement the post will be closed early.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a team providing high standards of cleanliness. You will also be expected to complete deep cleans in other parts of the hospital as and when required.
Using chemicals and cleaning equipment responsibly and within health and safety guidelines.
Clearing clinical waste in the appropriate manner.
Maintaining staff and public safety through appropriate use of warning signage whilst cleaning.

About us

The team of Cleanliness Technicians are made up of Trust staff who are responsible for cleaning the whole hospital. Our aim is to ensure a safe and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors. We work closely with IPC and wards and departments to ensure our high standards are maintained. We are a large team covering various shift patterns and our goal is to provide the best service we can.

We pride ourselves on supporting each other and other teams within the Trust.

Date posted

20 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-CTN-212

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

NVQ in Housekeeping or Industrial Cleaning

Experience

Desirable

Proven relevant experience of cleaning in a healthcare setting
Knowledge of infection, prevention and control
Knowledge of cleaning products and COSHH

Skills

Essential

Literacy skills in order to read instructions/guidelines/policies
Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, members of the public and patients
Ability to work as part of a team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

NVQ in Housekeeping or Industrial Cleaning

Experience

Desirable

Proven relevant experience of cleaning in a healthcare setting
Knowledge of infection, prevention and control
Knowledge of cleaning products and COSHH

Skills

Essential

Literacy skills in order to read instructions/guidelines/policies
Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, members of the public and patients
Ability to work as part of a team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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