Job summary
We have a vacancy for a Rapid Response Domestic Assistant, working part time Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
Please do not apply if you do not have domestic experience as this role requires you to have some domestic experience. It is a reactive role which may range from general ward/clinic cleaning to completing full deep cleans to reduce infection spread within a fast paced environment.
You will be required to undertake a wide range of cleaning duties associated with maintaining a high standard of cleanliness ensuring that at all time a high quality service provision is offered, maintaining Trust values.
Full training will be provided but the role does require a person to be able to safely use equipment including ladders around the site. Also able to transport equipment and cleaning material to different wards. Identify correct curtains for replacement and communicate with the supervisor and ward staff.
Main duties of the job
- Cleaning wards and clinics to high standards.
- Adhering to infection control policy's and procedures
- Utilising cleaning equipment safely and ensuring deep cleans are completed timely and thoroughly.
- Changing curtains as and when required
- Careful use of UV machine for deep cleans
- Using handheld device for reporting of jobs and tablet for machines
- Safely using ladders and transporting of equipment around the hospital
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Cleaning wards and clinics to high standards.
- Adhering to infection control policy's and procedures
- Utilising cleaning equipment safely and ensuring deep cleans are completed timely and thoroughly.
- Changing curtains as and when required
- Careful use of UV machine for deep cleans
- Using handheld device for reporting of jobs and tablet for machines
- Safely using ladders and transporting of equipment around the hospital
- Effectively communicate with supervisors and ward staff to ensure jobs are complete and areas are free
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Cleaning wards and clinics to high standards.
- Adhering to infection control policy's and procedures
- Utilising cleaning equipment safely and ensuring deep cleans are completed timely and thoroughly.
- Changing curtains as and when required
- Careful use of UV machine for deep cleans
- Using handheld device for reporting of jobs and tablet for machines
- Safely using ladders and transporting of equipment around the hospital
- Effectively communicate with supervisors and ward staff to ensure jobs are complete and areas are free
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Previous Domestic experience
Desirable
- Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
- Knowledge of colour coding systems
- Previous healthcare environment experience
Knowledge
Essential
- A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
- Health and safety basic knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Communication skills
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to undertake further training as necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Previous Domestic experience
Desirable
- Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
- Knowledge of colour coding systems
- Previous healthcare environment experience
Knowledge
Essential
- A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
- Health and safety basic knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Communication skills
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to undertake further training as necessary
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).
