Healthcare Cleaning Operative - Theatre

Wye Valley NHS Trust

The closing date is 09 July 2024

Job summary

Healthcare Cleaning Operative - Theatre Department Hereford County Hospital Permanent, Band 2 - With the Opportunity to Undertake the Level 2 Healthcare Cleaning Operative qualification through the NHS Academy offer.

Wye Valley NHS Trust is currently in the process of building three new day case theatres. This is an exciting venture and will support the Trust in addressing waiting times for the patients of Herefordshire and beyond and present excellent opportunities for staff who are interested in a career in theatres. To find out more please click on the following link https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/work-with-us/elective-surgical-hub.aspx

This is a fantastic opportunity to take yourfirst stepsinto a career in the NHS as a Healthcare Cleaning Operative within the theatre department at Wye Valley NHS Trust.

We have a number of full time and part time opportunities available to applicantswith or without previous health care experience,who are wanting to develop a career in health care.

Our Healthcare Cleaning Operatives are a vital part of the theatre team ensuring that our theatres are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards. You will work as part of a team and will be trained in all aspects of domestic duties in a very busy clinical environment.

Main duties of the job

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work as part of a team, with support and guidance .You will have scope to take responsibility for developing your own skills and demonstrate a commitment to learning.

To work as part of a team to maintain levels of cleanliness in the theatre environment in line with the national standards of cleanliness.
To carry out a wide range of cleaning duties and adhere to infection prevention standards to ensure the environment is clean and tidy.
To ensure the equipment and materials are used and stored safely.
To ensure correct waste disposal procedures.
To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the line manager.
To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.
To demonstrate effective communication, both orally and in writing, to ensure dissemination of information.
To maintain confidentiality at all times.

The Healthcare Cleaning Operative have the following core shifts: 0800-1400; 1500-2100; 1800-0200; 2000-0200Candidates will be expected to be flexible within these shift times.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Date posted

25 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

229-SUR-6396496

Job locations

Hereford County Hospital

Union Walk

Hereford

HR1 2ER

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role and responsibilities.

Those without previous health care experience will be offered the opportunity to undertake a Level 2 Apprenticeship (15 - 18 months). This opportunity will provide valuable work experience and upon completion a recognised Healthcare qualification.

This is a great opportunity to gain skills, experience and knowledge for those who may wish to pursue a future career in your local hospital.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role and responsibilities.

This is a great opportunity to gain skills, experience and knowledge for those who may wish to pursue a future career in your local hospital.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Good level of written and verbal communication skills
Basic literacy skills

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

Good customer service skills / experience of dealing with General Public / Patients / Relatives
Ability to follow instructions and organise own work to meet the team objectives, adapting work to meet any changing priorities which may need to meet tight timescales

Desirable

Understanding of health and safety processes

Experience

Desirable

Previous work in cleaning and/or catering would be an advantage

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Good level of written and verbal communication skills
Basic literacy skills

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

Good customer service skills / experience of dealing with General Public / Patients / Relatives
Ability to follow instructions and organise own work to meet the team objectives, adapting work to meet any changing priorities which may need to meet tight timescales

Desirable

Understanding of health and safety processes

Experience

Desirable

Previous work in cleaning and/or catering would be an advantage

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.