Job summary
The Emergency Department would like a clinical domestic assistant (CDA) to assist in creating a clean and hygienic environment at all times, whilst providing a quality service to our users. To meet the Trust's cleaning plan by adhering to the cleaning frequencies and schedules, as set out by the National Standards of Cleanliness (2007). At the same time, we would like the CDA to contribute to the departments assessment and accreditation efforts, by maintaining high standards of cleanliness - this includes all areas of the department that you are assigned to and will focus on clinical equipment, clinical storage areas and provide effective input into the work of the Trust, to support the achievement of our vision and values:
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Courage
Main duties of the job
- To create, contribute and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with patients, clients, visitors & other staff members.
- Work under information governance, maintaining confidentiality of patients at all times
- To have full regard to the security of the premises and the environment at all times.
- Diligently follow all laid down procedures in relation to key disciplines and personal safety.
- To rectify any failures in cleanliness standards after routine monitoring has been completed and report completion of the rectification to the Nurse in charge
- To ensure the correct use of chemicals for the type of surface and finish required, making certain the handling and usage of such are in line with the COSHH regulations, risk assessments, safe systems of work and training given.
- Monitor and maintain the cleanliness of the environment by the removal and disposal of waste & refuse, ensuring the correct use of bags and labelling procedures if appropriate.
- Ensure bags are disposed of into the correct waste bins in the correct designated areas.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To create, contribute and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with patients, clients, visitors & other staff members.
- Work under information governance, maintaining confidentiality of patients at all times
- To have full regard to the security of the premises and the environment at all times.
- Diligently follow all laid down procedures in relation to key disciplines and personal safety.
- To rectify any failures in cleanliness standards after routine monitoring has been completed and report completion of the rectification to the Nurse in charge
- To ensure the correct use of chemicals for the type of surface and finish required, making certain the handling and usage of such are in line with the COSHH regulations, risk assessments, safe systems of work and training given.
- Monitor and maintain the cleanliness of the environment by the removal and disposal of waste & refuse, ensuring the correct use of bags and labelling procedures if appropriate.
- Ensure bags are disposed of into the correct waste bins in the correct designated areas.
- To undertake each cleaning task in accordance with the method statements listed in the Domestic Assistants Handbook and during training.
- To clean all sanitary, clinical and floor areas and removing dust, dirt and debris to the required Trust standard ensuring adherence to our Health & Safety procedures and policies.
- Monitor and maintain the hygiene and sterility of areas with the specific aim of preventing cross infection in a potentially hazardous environment, in line with Infection Control procedures and guidelines.
- To adhere to the Trusts colour coded system with equipment and consumables. i.e. cloths, mops and equipment.
- Provide flexibility, assistance and support to other areas of work as and when required and instructed by your line manager or supervisor.
- The Line Manager may allocate any other work or duties commensurate with the post.
- All duties will be carried out in accordance with the departmental Health & Safety policy and COSHH regulations. These are to be adhered to at all times in line with Trust procedures.
- To report accidents and near misses in accordance with Trust procedures.
- Clean, adjust and maintain non-hazardous and potentially hazardous hand tools and Equipment. To check machinery/equipment before use, reporting any faults or defects. Any defective machinery should be taken out of service and clearly labelled OUT OF ORDER and reported to estates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To create, contribute and maintain a professional and effective working relationship with patients, clients, visitors & other staff members.
- Work under information governance, maintaining confidentiality of patients at all times
- To have full regard to the security of the premises and the environment at all times.
- Diligently follow all laid down procedures in relation to key disciplines and personal safety.
- To rectify any failures in cleanliness standards after routine monitoring has been completed and report completion of the rectification to the Nurse in charge
- To ensure the correct use of chemicals for the type of surface and finish required, making certain the handling and usage of such are in line with the COSHH regulations, risk assessments, safe systems of work and training given.
- Monitor and maintain the cleanliness of the environment by the removal and disposal of waste & refuse, ensuring the correct use of bags and labelling procedures if appropriate.
- Ensure bags are disposed of into the correct waste bins in the correct designated areas.
- To undertake each cleaning task in accordance with the method statements listed in the Domestic Assistants Handbook and during training.
- To clean all sanitary, clinical and floor areas and removing dust, dirt and debris to the required Trust standard ensuring adherence to our Health & Safety procedures and policies.
- Monitor and maintain the hygiene and sterility of areas with the specific aim of preventing cross infection in a potentially hazardous environment, in line with Infection Control procedures and guidelines.
- To adhere to the Trusts colour coded system with equipment and consumables. i.e. cloths, mops and equipment.
- Provide flexibility, assistance and support to other areas of work as and when required and instructed by your line manager or supervisor.
- The Line Manager may allocate any other work or duties commensurate with the post.
- All duties will be carried out in accordance with the departmental Health & Safety policy and COSHH regulations. These are to be adhered to at all times in line with Trust procedures.
- To report accidents and near misses in accordance with Trust procedures.
- Clean, adjust and maintain non-hazardous and potentially hazardous hand tools and Equipment. To check machinery/equipment before use, reporting any faults or defects. Any defective machinery should be taken out of service and clearly labelled OUT OF ORDER and reported to estates.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- No formal qualification is required for the post
Desirable
- Previous customer service training in a "customer facing role"
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Health & Safety and Infection Control principles
Desirable
- Experience working as part of a team
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Must be able to apply physical effort in most tasks carried out
Desirable
- To be able to work under own direction with minimum supervision when necessary.
personal attributes
Essential
- Understand the need for confidentiality
- Ability to organise workload effectively
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- No formal qualification is required for the post
Desirable
- Previous customer service training in a "customer facing role"
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Health & Safety and Infection Control principles
Desirable
- Experience working as part of a team
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Must be able to apply physical effort in most tasks carried out
Desirable
- To be able to work under own direction with minimum supervision when necessary.
personal attributes
Essential
- Understand the need for confidentiality
- Ability to organise workload effectively
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).
