Job summary
Domestic assistants support the Trust in delivering a clean and safe environment for patients, service users and staff. We are looking for an enthusiastic domestic to join our facilities team.
You will be required to work as part of a team and be flexible within your working approach, working flexible shift patterns, and cross sites within our building portfolio. Previous experience in an NHS environment would be advantageous, if not training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated team of facilities staff within UCLH.
You will be required to carry out general cleaning duties within the wards, departments and buildings across our portfolio, ensuring compliance with national standards, Health & Safety, and control of infection.
Previous cleaning experience would be an advantage although full training will be given. The ability to work on your own and as part of a team is essential.
You will be required to use chemicals and handle cleaning equipment responsibly, and within health and safety guidelines.
You will be responsible for maintaining patient, staff and public safety through appropriate use of warning signage whilst cleaning.
You will need to have a friendly and helpful manner and have a sensitive approach when dealing with patients and their families.
Uniform and PPE will be supplied.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE/O level or equivalent in English
Desirable
- Prepared to work towards NVQ Level 1 qualification and other work related training
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in Domestic Services within the Health Service.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Communication and Customer Care
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Able to prioritise own workload
- Problem solving skills
- Standard of written and spoken English
- Experience of working with a variety of cleaning machinery including buffing machinery, carpet cleaners, etc.
Other requirements, including:
Essential
- Willing to work according to duty roster and the needs of the service.
- A working knowledge of Health and Safety particularly COSHH regulations
- An understanding of Equal Opportunities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE/O level or equivalent in English
Desirable
- Prepared to work towards NVQ Level 1 qualification and other work related training
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in Domestic Services within the Health Service.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Communication and Customer Care
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Able to prioritise own workload
- Problem solving skills
- Standard of written and spoken English
- Experience of working with a variety of cleaning machinery including buffing machinery, carpet cleaners, etc.
Other requirements, including:
Essential
- Willing to work according to duty roster and the needs of the service.
- A working knowledge of Health and Safety particularly COSHH regulations
- An understanding of Equal Opportunities
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
16-18 Westmoreland Street
London
W1G 8PH
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
