Domestic Assistant

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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Job summary

The Housekeeping Department at St Richards Hospital are currently looking to recruit staff to join our team of existing Domestics.

You will be integral to maintaining the high standards of cleaning throughout the hospital wards and departments.

We have the following position(s) vacant.

Various Hours

Monday - Friday 08.00-16.30hrs (Weekdays) 37.5hrs

Saturday- Sunday 08:00-16:30 hrs (Weekends) 15 hrs

Monday - Friday - 18.00-22.00 (Twilight) 20hrs

Main duties of the job

Work as a team member with a flexible approach within the Facilities Department. To provide a comprehensive service to the Hospital undertaking all cleaning whilst adhering to all Health and Safety, ensuring all areas of allocated cleaning are kept to a high standard, and any other duties deemed within the grading of the post.

About us

Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better neverstops

AtUHSussexwe're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of theUK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put ourPatient First.Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role atUHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourwellbeing programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need itbecausewe know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us:As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosingUHSussexyou are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that youdo.

Date posted

15 November 2023

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

Reference number

279-5805270-NOV23

Job locations

St Richard's Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health servicebusiness in accordance with Trust Policy.To aid Hospital staff, visitors and patients, following Trust policies and procedures.Guide and direct visitors and deal with in a helpful and friendly manner.Ability to communicate sensitive information using tact and diplomacy when dealing withdeceased family and friends.Actively participate in any departmental Information Technology initiatives.

For full description please refer to attached job description & person specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full description please refer to attached job description & person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Ability to understand verbal and written communication and demonstate good command of spoken English

Knowledge, Training and Experi

Essential

Previous experience in a front line service
Experience in Customer Service awareness

Desirable

Experience in a Health Care Environment

Communication and relationship

Essential

Team player, with the confidence and ability to work on own
Literacy and Numeracy Skills

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to carry out the full range of physical requirements for this role

Patient/Client Care

Essential

Demonstrates Patient First Principles
Previous experience of working on the front line

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Ability to understand verbal and written communication and demonstate good command of spoken English

Knowledge, Training and Experi

Essential

Previous experience in a front line service
Experience in Customer Service awareness

Desirable

Experience in a Health Care Environment

Communication and relationship

Essential

Team player, with the confidence and ability to work on own
Literacy and Numeracy Skills

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to carry out the full range of physical requirements for this role

Patient/Client Care

Essential

Demonstrates Patient First Principles
Previous experience of working on the front line

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.