Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Station Domestic/Cleaner at Beechdale Ambulance station, to work 37.5 hours per week.
The successful applicant / applicants will be responsible for cleaning the stations to set Infection Prevention Control Guidelines. They must hold a full clean UK driving licence and may be required to travel on occasion to other stations.
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/HQ 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 2018 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
- Compassion: Ensure that compassion is central to both the care we provide and how we treat one another.
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)
- Excellent driving 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
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
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.
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.
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).
