Station Domestic Cleaner - Daventry

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Station Domestic/Cleaner at Daventry Ambulance station to work 15 hours per week.

The successful applicant / applicants will be responsible for cleaning the stations to set Infection Prevention Control Guidelines.

With a flexible approach to both hours and duties you must be reliable and have the ability to work without supervision. Relevant previous work experience would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

Carry out domestic/station cleaning duties within the Ambulance Station ensuring appropriate cleanliness, hygiene and transportation of items and articles maintaining the safety of the working environment.

The duties and responsibilities of the post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies, procedures and practices of the Trust, which may be amended from time to time.

Patient Safety is a key priority for the Trust. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fully compliant with EMAS policies and procedures in respect of patient safety, for example Risk Management, Infection Prevention and Control, Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

About us

EMAS has five values which underpins everything we do; how we deliver our services and how we work with each other. Our values were updated in 2023 to reflect our commitment to encouraging innovation, team and partnership working, and looking outwards as well as inwards.

By living these values and supporting others to do the same, we will help to make sure that EMAS is an organisation we can all be proud of.

Respect: Respect for our patients and each other
Integrity: Acting with integrity by doing the right thing for the right reasons
Contribution: Respecting and valuing everyone's contribution, and encouraging innovation
Teamwork: Working together, supporting each other, and collaborating with other organisations
Competence: Continually developing and improving competence

There are many qualities you will need to make a success of being a member of the EMAS team. Some you will learn as your career develops; others are personal skills:

A willingness to work as a member of a team
Good communication skills
Good levels of fitness and manual-handling skills (for some roles)
Initiative
Decision-making skills
A calm manner even in the most challenging situations
A willingness to learn and further develop your skills

Date posted

31 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Pro Rata Part Time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

335-A-1501

Job locations

Daventry Ambulance Station

Marlow Close

Daventry, Northamptonshire

NN11 4HN

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. STATION CLEANING- Station Cleaning Schedule The work methods and frequencies of cleaning are set out in the Station Cleaning Schedule and must be strictly adhered to ensuring standards of cleanliness are maintained.- Equipment Ensure proper and effective use and cleanliness of cleaningequipment and materials.

2. GENERAL- Training Undertake, as required, any necessary training appropriate to the duties of the post.- Health and Safety Ensure that Health and Safety requirements associated with the duties of the post are strictly adhered to.- Fire Precautions Complies with fire precaution requirements and the fire precaution drills associated with each aspect of the duties of the post.- Operational Standing Orders and Memoranda Ensure that OperationalStanding Orders and any other relevant memoranda or instructions issuedregarding any aspect of the duties of the post are strictly adhered to.- Other Duties Undertakes any other duties which may reasonably be required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous work experience as a domestic cleaner

Desirable

Experience of working without supervision

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Understanding of health and safety matters as they relate to cleaning duties
Clear verbal and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Able to follow written/verbal instructions and procedures

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good attendance record over previous 12 months
Physically fit and able
Smart and clean appearance
Reliable and conscientious approach
Punctual
Demonstrates through and methodical approach to work
Displays initiative and an ability to work without supervision
Flexible approach to duties and willingness to provide cover for colleagues

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous work experience as a domestic cleaner

Desirable

Experience of working without supervision

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Understanding of health and safety matters as they relate to cleaning duties
Clear verbal and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Able to follow written/verbal instructions and procedures

Personal Attributes

Essential

Good attendance record over previous 12 months
Physically fit and able
Smart and clean appearance
Reliable and conscientious approach
Punctual
Demonstrates through and methodical approach to work
Displays initiative and an ability to work without supervision
Flexible approach to duties and willingness to provide cover for colleagues

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.