Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Domestic Assistant to work in Pathology, who will play an integral role in making a positive impact on our cleaning service.
As part of a team, you will be helping to deliver the best environment and standards of cleanliness to our Pathology staff and visitors.
You will provide a high quality responsive, efficient and effective support service to the busy laboratories and departments in North Bristol NHS Trust acting, ensuring we can continue to provide a quality service to patients.
This opportunity will ideally suit someone who has experience in delivering excellent cleaning standards, and can work on your own or as part of a team.
Covering cleaning and waste management for a 24/7 laboratory service, the successful applicant will be required to work a 6hour shift Monday - Friday.
Choice of two shifts available:
06:00-12:00 or 07:00-13:00
Main duties of the job
This advert may close early, if we have received a sufficient amount of applications. Therefore you are highly advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.
Carrying out cleaning duties as instructed.
Cleaning of departments, laboratories and offices as designated including communal areas, stairs, corridors, lift, and toilets.
Carry out cleaning in accordance with schedules
Ensure waste is correctly segregated
Emptying rubbish bins and ensuring the replacement bags are in accordance with the Trust waste policy.
Carry out safe hygiene practices and procedures in accordance with Trust policy and code of practice.
Damp dust furniture, fittings, edges, ledges, paintwork walls, and doors.
To maintain safe and efficient standards of work, following codes of practice.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carrying out cleaning duties as instructed.
Cleaning of laboratories and offices as designated including communal areas, stairs, corridors, lift, and toilets.
Domestic trolleys are to be kept clean, fully stocked, and tidy at all times.
Equipment should be thoroughly cleaned after use including filters in vacuum cleaners in accordance with the manufacturers instructions
Carry out cleaning in accordance with schedules
Replenishing toilet paper, soap, paper towels as required
Advise Domestic stores of consumables that need replenishing
Ensure waste is correctly segregated
Damp dust furniture, fittings, edges, ledges, paintwork walls, and doors.
Emptying rubbish bins and ensuring the replacement bags are in accordance with the Trust waste policy.
Carry out safe hygiene practices and procedures in accordance with Trust policy and code of practice.
Checking of equipment prior to use to ensure all faults are reported to the manager as they develop.
Reporting of accidents/dangerous occurrences to management and contributing to the completion of accident forms.
Ensure correct cleaning procedures are adhered to and keep updated with changes to products.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carrying out cleaning duties as instructed.
Cleaning of laboratories and offices as designated including communal areas, stairs, corridors, lift, and toilets.
Domestic trolleys are to be kept clean, fully stocked, and tidy at all times.
Equipment should be thoroughly cleaned after use including filters in vacuum cleaners in accordance with the manufacturers instructions
Carry out cleaning in accordance with schedules
Replenishing toilet paper, soap, paper towels as required
Advise Domestic stores of consumables that need replenishing
Ensure waste is correctly segregated
Damp dust furniture, fittings, edges, ledges, paintwork walls, and doors.
Emptying rubbish bins and ensuring the replacement bags are in accordance with the Trust waste policy.
Carry out safe hygiene practices and procedures in accordance with Trust policy and code of practice.
Checking of equipment prior to use to ensure all faults are reported to the manager as they develop.
Reporting of accidents/dangerous occurrences to management and contributing to the completion of accident forms.
Ensure correct cleaning procedures are adhered to and keep updated with changes to products.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
Work Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as domestic work
Desirable
- Experience of team working
- Knowledge of cleaning standard operating protocols / procedures and Health and Safety
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with staff in across different department
- Can work on own and as part of a team
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
Work Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as domestic work
Desirable
- Experience of team working
- Knowledge of cleaning standard operating protocols / procedures and Health and Safety
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with staff in across different department
- Can work on own and as part of a team
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
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
North Bristol NHS Trust
Address
North Bristol NHS Trust - Southmead Hospital
Southmead Road, Westbury-on-Trym
Bristol
BS10 5NB
Employer's website
https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
