Domestic Assistant

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

If you are friendly, conscientious and interested in working at North Tyneside General Hospital, the Operating Department would like to hear from you. You will be required to maintain the standards of cleanliness as specified throughout the work areas, by means of approved methods.

Main duties of the job

Maintain the standard of cleanliness as specified throughout the designated work area by means of approved cleaning methods.

This vacancy will include all areas of Domestic work of which full training will be provided.

We have various hours and shift patterns working days, nights, weekends and you may be required to work weekends.

About us

Do you want to work for an innovative organisation? As organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM).

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012 and provides specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary organisation and not Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Date posted

22 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-5982447HD

Job locations

North Tyneside General Hospital

Rake Lane

North Shields

NE29 8NH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Able to complete a range of routine work procedures such as:

Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.

Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present.

Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point.

Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas.

Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails.

Cleaning of internal glass.

Taking down and putting up of curtains.

Scheduled cleaning of chairs.

To wash walls (shoulder height) fitting and windows where required.

Use all equipment and materials in a correct and safe manner.

Report all faults queries or problems to the Theatre Manager/Domestic Supervisor.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas.

Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage.

Any other duties as deemed appropriate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Able to complete a range of routine work procedures such as:

Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.

Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present.

Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point.

Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas.

Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails.

Cleaning of internal glass.

Taking down and putting up of curtains.

Scheduled cleaning of chairs.

To wash walls (shoulder height) fitting and windows where required.

Use all equipment and materials in a correct and safe manner.

Report all faults queries or problems to the Theatre Manager/Domestic Supervisor.

Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas.

Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage.

Any other duties as deemed appropriate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date
Basic Numerate & Literate Skills

Desirable

NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Food Hygiene and/or Level 1 Food Safety Certificate or must be achieved within 6 months of start date
Basic Numerate & Literate Skills

Desirable

NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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