Job summary
Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM) provides specialist project management, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Please note that NHFML is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS. Please note the terms and conditions are closely aligned to that of the NHS.
We require reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Domestics to join our bank to work within our hospital and community sites. In return you will can offer you:
- Flexible hours; choose when and where you want to work
- Competitive pay rates; including enhanced pay for unsociable hours
- Paid annual leave
- Pension scheme
- A fast-track recruitment process if you move to a substantive role
- Opportunities to work in different wards and departments, including community, dental and specialist services
- Access to Services, such as those provided by our Staff Wellbeing Team
- Ability to book your shifts from home using our online portal
- Option to block-book shifts in a set period
- SMS notifications of shift availability
- Access to staff newsletters and bulletins
- Eligible for various local and national discounts which are available to NHS staff
- Free uniform, where applicable
Main duties of the job
Our Domestics maintain the standard of cleanliness throughout our hospital, corporateand community settings by means of approved cleaning methods.
The role is to support high standards of care to our patients. You will need to embrace our trust values, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and have a flexible approach to your work.
We particularly require bank Domestics who can cover shifts in the following areas:
- Alnwick
- Berwick
- Blyth
- Hexham
- North Tyneside General Hospital
- NSECH
- Wansbeck General Hospital
We have variety of shifts across 7 days a week and there will be hours to suit all. We offer hourly pay enhancements for shifts covered at night and over the weekends. This equates to approx. £13.66 per hour on a Saturday or any weekday between the hours of 8pm and 6am, or £17.83 per hour on a Sunday or public holiday.
About us
NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.
Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain the standard of cleanliness as specified throughout the designated work area by means of approved cleaning methods.
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 Scheduled cleaning of carpets 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 Ward Manager/Domestic Supervisor
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, fire drills, hygiene, the requirements of the health and safety at Work regulations and other courses as deemed necessary for the efficient working of the department. Any other duties as deemed appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain the standard of cleanliness as specified throughout the designated work area by means of approved cleaning methods.
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 Scheduled cleaning of carpets 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 Ward Manager/Domestic Supervisor
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, fire drills, hygiene, the requirements of the health and safety at Work regulations and other courses as deemed necessary for the efficient working of the department. 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
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
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).
