Service Assistant - Doncaster Royal infirmary

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

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Job summary

The Service Department is responsible for the delivery of cleaning, catering (ward based) and portering services, covering all wards, departments, clinics and corporate areas.

Enhancements for night time, bank holiday and weekend work are offered as a part of this role.

This is a physically active role with elements of operating cleaning equipment, carrying, lifting & moving patients & items. Therefore, the person undertaking this role will need to be relatively physically fit.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 16th October 2024.

Unsuccessful applicants who applied within the last 6 months need not apply.

Hours and areas of work will be shared following the shortlisting process.

Main duties of the job

Service Assistants undertake all appropriate cleaning and portering duties within the hospital maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in the hospital.

Candidates should:-

Be able to communicate verbally with others clearly & courteously.

Be polite, reliable and responsible.

Understand how to maintain good working relationships.

Have experience of working well in a team.

Have the ability to comply with standard operating procedures and organisational policies

Be prepared to undertake training and development

Be prepared to operate IT devices & software

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Date posted

03 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

272-6649192

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of researching Service Assistant role

Desirable

  • Previous experience of professional cleaning, catering, portering services, working with the public, e.g. customer services, retail
  • Experience / knowledge of Decontamination, e.g. Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour/UVA

Eligibility/Qualifications/Tra

Essential

  • Numerate and literate
  • Communicates clearly in writing

Desirable

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • IT Skills, Experience of using software systems

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Experience of team work

Desirable

  • Knowledge of customer care skills

Organisational Skills

Essential

  • Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of cleaning.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of COSHH
  • Awareness of Infection Prevention & Control
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of researching Service Assistant role

Desirable

  • Previous experience of professional cleaning, catering, portering services, working with the public, e.g. customer services, retail
  • Experience / knowledge of Decontamination, e.g. Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour/UVA

Eligibility/Qualifications/Tra

Essential

  • Numerate and literate
  • Communicates clearly in writing

Desirable

  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • IT Skills, Experience of using software systems

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Experience of team work

Desirable

  • Knowledge of customer care skills

Organisational Skills

Essential

  • Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of cleaning.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of COSHH
  • Awareness of Infection Prevention & Control

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Recruitment Team

dbth.recruitment@nhs.net

01302642584

Date posted

03 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

272-6649192

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT


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