Job summary
We are currently recruiting Cleanliness Technicians who are looking for the ability to work flexibility or to work some additional hours, to register to join our bank of Temporary Workers as Cleanliness Technicans.
Joining our bank will enable you to support the Trust is providing a high quality cleaning services across the Trust.
We would welcome applications for individuals who are able to clean to a high standard, across all Trust departments.
Applicants from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.Job seekers should be aware that not all roles will be eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. For further information visitUK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Main duties of the job
Cleaning in ward and department across the hospital, including cleaning areas such as corridors, offices, stairs, toilets, bathrooms, kitchens, dining rooms, on a frequent basis using a variety of cleaning techniques and working to NHS and Trust policies to achieve the standards of cleanliness required.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt maintains a register of Temporary Workers "The Bank". Joining the Trust's Bank does not constitute a contract of employment between the bank member and the Trust. The Trust will notify bank members when a suitable assignment arises, and members will be able to choose whether or not to accept it. The bank worker is under no obligation to accept an offer of an assignment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To organise own day to day activities to ensure the cleanliness of the area you are assigned to under the direction of the Housekeeping Manager or Deputy. This will include cleaning areas such as corridors, offices, stairs, toilets, bathrooms, kitchens, dining rooms, theatres and bedrooms on a frequent basis using a variety of tasks and procedures including: damp dusting all horizontal and vertical surfaces, high and low cleaning, replenishment of disposable items, emptying of waste bins and deep cleans (where applicable)
- Work to NHS and Trust policies and standards of cleanliness and the required work frequencies as per the Work schedules provided.
- To ensure the correct use of chemicals for the type of surface and finish, making certain the handling, storage and safe usage are in line with the COSHH regulations, data sheets and training given.
- To adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.
- Responsible for observing and monitoring the condition of the environment you clean and report any defects that will prevent you from carrying out your duties via the Trust Estates reporting mechanism.
- Responsible for assessing the condition of all equipment you use and report any defects observed to ensure its continued quality and safety and reporting defects via the Trust Estates reporting mechanism.
- Responsible for maintaining clear and accurate records providing documentary evidence that cleaning has taken place
- To respond to any actions that may arise from cleaning monitoring audits and surface swabbing audits.
- To adhere to the outlet flushing regime set out by the Trust to minimise the accumulation of Legionella bacteria in water systems in accordance with relevant technical guidance.
- Responsible for reporting of incidents, accidents and near misses that occur at work via the use of Datix.
- To ensure that all work is carried out in strict accordance with the handling and moving training received to ensure your personal health and safety and that of others.
- To ensure all tasks are completed using the risk assessments and safe systems of work as instructed by your Housekeeping Manager or Deputy.
- To ensure patients privacy and dignity is maintained throughout your work
- To carry out your duties adhering to the Lone Working procedures as per the training given by your manager.
- Report any problems that might arise from your duties.
- Responsible for ensuring security of stock whilst also monitoring and managing the stock levels and re-ordering on a weekly basis or as required.
- Undertake surveys as part of own role, including review/testing of new equipment.
- Ensure that the assigned area of work is left secure by ensuring that where necessary all windows and doors are closed or locked, alarms are set and that lights are turned off.
- Co-operate fully when new methods of work or frequencies of cleaning are introduced.
- Demonstrate own activities/tasks to new employees on a work shadowing basis.
- Act as a liaison for the service by responding to ad hoc requests via the trusts paging system.
Physical Skills
- Physically utilise cleaning equipment such as; pushing vacuum cleaners and trolleys, lifting buckets, mopping floors and operate cleaning machines on a frequent basis.
- Safely move small items of furniture on a regular basis in adherence with Trust procedures to facilitate cleaning procedures.
- Safely move bags of linen and waste bags on a regular basis in adherence with Trust procedures.
- The post holder has a legal duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves and to others by their work activities or omissions, and to co-operate with their employer in the discharge of their statutory duties.
- Concentration is required when preparing cleaning chemicals ensuring that the correct dosage and dilution ratios are strictly adhered to. This is essential to ensure the efficacy, quality and sustainability of the products used.
- Ensure that you place hazard signs to warn other users of the area in which you are carrying out a cleaning task.
- Ensure that you never leave any piece of equipment or machinery unattended where it could be a source of danger to patients, staff, carers and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To organise own day to day activities to ensure the cleanliness of the area you are assigned to under the direction of the Housekeeping Manager or Deputy. This will include cleaning areas such as corridors, offices, stairs, toilets, bathrooms, kitchens, dining rooms, theatres and bedrooms on a frequent basis using a variety of tasks and procedures including: damp dusting all horizontal and vertical surfaces, high and low cleaning, replenishment of disposable items, emptying of waste bins and deep cleans (where applicable)
- Work to NHS and Trust policies and standards of cleanliness and the required work frequencies as per the Work schedules provided.
- To ensure the correct use of chemicals for the type of surface and finish, making certain the handling, storage and safe usage are in line with the COSHH regulations, data sheets and training given.
- To adhere to all aspects of Infection Control in all areas of work, including the use of colour coded equipment to ensure there is no spread of infection.
- Responsible for observing and monitoring the condition of the environment you clean and report any defects that will prevent you from carrying out your duties via the Trust Estates reporting mechanism.
- Responsible for assessing the condition of all equipment you use and report any defects observed to ensure its continued quality and safety and reporting defects via the Trust Estates reporting mechanism.
- Responsible for maintaining clear and accurate records providing documentary evidence that cleaning has taken place
- To respond to any actions that may arise from cleaning monitoring audits and surface swabbing audits.
- To adhere to the outlet flushing regime set out by the Trust to minimise the accumulation of Legionella bacteria in water systems in accordance with relevant technical guidance.
- Responsible for reporting of incidents, accidents and near misses that occur at work via the use of Datix.
- To ensure that all work is carried out in strict accordance with the handling and moving training received to ensure your personal health and safety and that of others.
- To ensure all tasks are completed using the risk assessments and safe systems of work as instructed by your Housekeeping Manager or Deputy.
- To ensure patients privacy and dignity is maintained throughout your work
- To carry out your duties adhering to the Lone Working procedures as per the training given by your manager.
- Report any problems that might arise from your duties.
- Responsible for ensuring security of stock whilst also monitoring and managing the stock levels and re-ordering on a weekly basis or as required.
- Undertake surveys as part of own role, including review/testing of new equipment.
- Ensure that the assigned area of work is left secure by ensuring that where necessary all windows and doors are closed or locked, alarms are set and that lights are turned off.
- Co-operate fully when new methods of work or frequencies of cleaning are introduced.
- Demonstrate own activities/tasks to new employees on a work shadowing basis.
- Act as a liaison for the service by responding to ad hoc requests via the trusts paging system.
Physical Skills
- Physically utilise cleaning equipment such as; pushing vacuum cleaners and trolleys, lifting buckets, mopping floors and operate cleaning machines on a frequent basis.
- Safely move small items of furniture on a regular basis in adherence with Trust procedures to facilitate cleaning procedures.
- Safely move bags of linen and waste bags on a regular basis in adherence with Trust procedures.
- The post holder has a legal duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves and to others by their work activities or omissions, and to co-operate with their employer in the discharge of their statutory duties.
- Concentration is required when preparing cleaning chemicals ensuring that the correct dosage and dilution ratios are strictly adhered to. This is essential to ensure the efficacy, quality and sustainability of the products used.
- Ensure that you place hazard signs to warn other users of the area in which you are carrying out a cleaning task.
- Ensure that you never leave any piece of equipment or machinery unattended where it could be a source of danger to patients, staff, carers and visitors.
Person Specification
Training and Experience
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in relevant subject or equivalent qualification or experience
- Cleaning skills/knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of Health and Safety relevant to role - eg Lifting and Handling and COSHH
- Previous domestic experience, or experience in a health related environment
- Experience of working with cleaning equipment
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Essential
- Able to follow written instructions /read notices and complete records and demonstrates previous experience
- Able to undertake the physical tasks required of role
- Good communicator
Person Specification
Training and Experience
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in relevant subject or equivalent qualification or experience
- Cleaning skills/knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of Health and Safety relevant to role - eg Lifting and Handling and COSHH
- Previous domestic experience, or experience in a health related environment
- Experience of working with cleaning equipment
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Essential
- Able to follow written instructions /read notices and complete records and demonstrates previous experience
- Able to undertake the physical tasks required of role
- Good communicator
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
