Job summary
DOMESTIC SERVICES - COME AND JOIN OUR TEAM!
We have a large number of vacancies within our Community Domestic Department for full and part time roles, with a major emphasis on Flexible Working.
Theses vacancies will support our workforce to balance their work and home life, which we know is important to many of us.
Domestics have an important role in making sure that all areas in our Hospital and Community sites are clean and safe for our staff to care for our patients.
Specific roles below:
Union St - Hyde
Rowan House - Hyde
Hattersley Clinic - Hattersley
Ann street - Denton
Crickets Lane - Ashton Under Lyne
Dewsnap - Dukinfield
Mossley
Droylsden
Must be able to cover all clinics across Tameside
Candidate must be able to drive with full UK driving licence
Travel expenses will be paid
Availability between 06:00 to 22:00 is essential
Main duties of the job
Domestics are responsible for routine cleaning to be done on a daily and/or weekly basis as well as any emergencies such as spills. They are also responsible for carrying out regular, planned deep cleaning on a monthly or annual basis.
Domestics have an important role in making sure that all areas in our Hospital are clean and safe for our staff to care for our patients. Their duties include:Dusting, using spray/liquid cleaners, cleaning hard floors with mops or electric floor cleaners, using vacuum cleaners or carpet cleaners & cleaning toilet and bathroom areas
Domestics are responsible for cleaning in non-clinical (offices) and clinical (wards/clinics) areas within the community sites.
You will need good communication skills and you should have a helpful & polite manner when interacting with patients & relatives. You will need to show dignity and respect to our staff and patients when cleaning on the wards and clinics.
Please ensure when completing your application, you tell us how you meet each of the requirements
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SECTION 1 - MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:General To perform domestic duties including: General cleaning High and low dusting Wet and dry mopping Vacuum Cleaning Scrubbing floors with mechanical machine Polishing floors with mechanical machine Emptying clinical and general waste bins and placing bags in designated areas Cleaning and descaling of toilets and sanitary areas Curtain changing taking curtains down and re-hanging Cleaning baths, taps and showers Isolation cleaning Carpet shampooing Stripping and sealing of floors using a floor machine and scrubbing pad, mop and bucket, sucking up machine and stripping chemical following instructions given by the Domestic Supervisor Strip and make beds Present an efficient, high quality domestic service to patients and staff within the hospital. To follow cleaning procedures and frequencies. To operate mechanical equipment i.e. floor machines, sucking up machines, vacuum cleaner, carpet shampooer, steam cleaner. To co-operate when new methods of work/frequencies of cleaning are introduced following instruction. Respond to rectifications following audits within a given timescale. Inform Supervisor of requirements for work materials and check delivery of cleaning supplies and equipment. To empty and remove refuse, general and clinical and store and label in designated collection points. To replenish all disposables, hand towels, toilet rolls and soaps. To check the health and safety of domestic equipment and to report any hazards or potential hazards to the Domestic Supervisor. To adhere to all Method statements and Operating Procedures To be responsible for reporting all accidents and incidents to the Domestic Supervisor. To ensure that a clean protective uniform is worn at all times when on duty and to use relevant Personal Protection Equipment in accordance with the Trust policy. To report any signs of infestation to the Domestic Supervisor. To work in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines in the correct use of chemicals. To follow instructions issued by the Domestic Supervisor when undertaking curtain changing on wards and departments safely
Job description
Job responsibilities
SECTION 1 - MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:General To perform domestic duties including: General cleaning High and low dusting Wet and dry mopping Vacuum Cleaning Scrubbing floors with mechanical machine Polishing floors with mechanical machine Emptying clinical and general waste bins and placing bags in designated areas Cleaning and descaling of toilets and sanitary areas Curtain changing taking curtains down and re-hanging Cleaning baths, taps and showers Isolation cleaning Carpet shampooing Stripping and sealing of floors using a floor machine and scrubbing pad, mop and bucket, sucking up machine and stripping chemical following instructions given by the Domestic Supervisor Strip and make beds Present an efficient, high quality domestic service to patients and staff within the hospital. To follow cleaning procedures and frequencies. To operate mechanical equipment i.e. floor machines, sucking up machines, vacuum cleaner, carpet shampooer, steam cleaner. To co-operate when new methods of work/frequencies of cleaning are introduced following instruction. Respond to rectifications following audits within a given timescale. Inform Supervisor of requirements for work materials and check delivery of cleaning supplies and equipment. To empty and remove refuse, general and clinical and store and label in designated collection points. To replenish all disposables, hand towels, toilet rolls and soaps. To check the health and safety of domestic equipment and to report any hazards or potential hazards to the Domestic Supervisor. To adhere to all Method statements and Operating Procedures To be responsible for reporting all accidents and incidents to the Domestic Supervisor. To ensure that a clean protective uniform is worn at all times when on duty and to use relevant Personal Protection Equipment in accordance with the Trust policy. To report any signs of infestation to the Domestic Supervisor. To work in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines in the correct use of chemicals. To follow instructions issued by the Domestic Supervisor when undertaking curtain changing on wards and departments safely
Person Specification
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Good communication skills
- Ability to keep to pre-arranged schedule
Desirable
- Good IT Skills and knowledge of IT systems
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Effective social skills gained from dealing with the public
Desirable
- Experience working in a Hospital environment
Person Specification
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Good communication skills
- Ability to keep to pre-arranged schedule
Desirable
- Good IT Skills and knowledge of IT systems
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Effective social skills gained from dealing with the public
Desirable
- Experience working in a Hospital environment
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
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).
