Job summary
SWLEOC is looking to recruit a domestic staff member to support their existing team of cleaning staff.
Main duties of the job
1. To have the ability to plan and prioritise the daily tasks that are required by working with colleagues during frequent interruptions with unexpected occurrences e.g., staff shortages, infection breakouts and emergencies
2. To treat patients and service users with dignity and respect
3. Empty and dispose of domestic and clinical waste in accordance with the Trust's Infection Control and Waste Disposal Policies.
4. Carry out general cleaning tasks i.e. damp dusting of all furniture, fixtures, fittings, skirting and interior doors.
5. Carry out high and low level dusting of walls, ledges, perimeter fittings and paintwork, clean all sanitary fittings and fixtures including cleaning all pipe work in lavatories.
6. Supply and replenish consumables i.e. paper towels, toilet rolls, soap etc.
7. Clean sluice room, remove dirty linen and replace linen bags.
8. Collect breakfast and dinner plates and load/empty dishwasher.
9. Move and clean all furniture (including beds and chairs) clean and maintain floor areas/surfaces using the appropriate equipment and methods by using buffing and scrubbing machines, wearing appropriate protective clothing in line with policy.
10. To ensure that all spillages, which occur on uncarpeted floor, are cleaned up and hazard notices placed appropriately whilst the floor remains wet.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oPut the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient
- oWork as one team - communicate, collaborate and share.
- oRespect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening
Desirable
- oAlways taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence.
- oCleaning & hygiene qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- oTo have an understanding of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations (COSHH)
- oTo have an understanding of Health and Safety
- oTo have an understanding of Manual handling skills.
Desirable
- A general understanding of why cleaning is important
- Knowledge of the cleaning products in the hospital
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working as a domestic
- oExperience in following instructions both verbal and written instruction
Desirable
- oAn understanding of the Service provided by the Elective Orthopaedic Centre
- oPrevious experience of working in a NHS or clinical setting.
- oPrevious experience using cleaning machinery
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively
- oUnderstanding of confidentiality constraints
- oGood communication skills particularly with patients who are unwell/unable to communicate clearly
- oAbility to deal with clinical waste, smells, bodily excretions/fluids and dirt
Desirable
- Understanding why accepting the recommendations from Audits are important
Personal skills
Essential
- oAdaptable, self motivated, friendly and approachable disposition
- oReliable and Punctual
- oAbility and willingness to be flexible in both hours and duties to meet the needs of the department
Desirable
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- oPut the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful and patient
- oWork as one team - communicate, collaborate and share.
- oRespect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening
Desirable
- oAlways taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence.
- oCleaning & hygiene qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- oTo have an understanding of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations (COSHH)
- oTo have an understanding of Health and Safety
- oTo have an understanding of Manual handling skills.
Desirable
- A general understanding of why cleaning is important
- Knowledge of the cleaning products in the hospital
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working as a domestic
- oExperience in following instructions both verbal and written instruction
Desirable
- oAn understanding of the Service provided by the Elective Orthopaedic Centre
- oPrevious experience of working in a NHS or clinical setting.
- oPrevious experience using cleaning machinery
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively
- oUnderstanding of confidentiality constraints
- oGood communication skills particularly with patients who are unwell/unable to communicate clearly
- oAbility to deal with clinical waste, smells, bodily excretions/fluids and dirt
Desirable
- Understanding why accepting the recommendations from Audits are important
Personal skills
Essential
- oAdaptable, self motivated, friendly and approachable disposition
- oReliable and Punctual
- oAbility and willingness to be flexible in both hours and duties to meet the needs of the department
Desirable
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.
