Domestic Assistant( WCH )
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Domestic Assistant Band 2 - 17.5 hr position available
An Exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Domestic Department at West Cumberland Hospital
Candidates should be flexible, reliable and trustworthy
Experience is proffered but training will be given.
For help and support to apply for this post contact Leanne Duncan on 01228 602046 or email at Leanne.Duncan@ncic.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Technical
- Vacuum carpets, ensuring cleanliness.
- Carry out damp dusting of furniture and fittings and at high, medium and low levels.
- Mop floor areas and maintain floors using electrical equipment when necessary.
- Check electrical equipment is in good condition and currently PAT tested.
- Clean toilets, baths, showers and washbasins.
- Empty all bins and dispose of waste appropriately, ensuring waste management regulations are followed.
- Thorough clean equipment after use.
- Assist with ward or departmental duties as appropriate.
- Undertake first wipe cleaning of bodily fluids as required
- Guard against the potential risk associated with needlestick injuries, especially in toilet areas.
- Wear uniform and protective clothing provided, as instructed.
- Make beds as requested.
- Collect food and linen stores as required.
- Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
- Comply with responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable adults, ensuring attendance at appropriate training
Administration
- Ensure accurate records are kept as required, particularly in relation to ISO 9001:2008 and staff records. Ensure accurate data input into all computerised systems
- Ensure compliance with COSHH regulations.
- Carry out all duties with a due regard for the health and safety, and report any accidents, faults or hazards to the supervisor or nominated safety officer for the area concerned.
- Attend monthly domestic meetings as requested by the domestic supervisors
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Date posted
26 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year Per annum Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
262-A-24-6463776
Job locations
West Cumberland Hospital
Homewood Road
Whitehaven
CA28 8JG
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Cumberland Hospital
Homewood Road
Whitehaven
CA28 8JG
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