Domestic Assistant

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

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Job summary

Join Our Team of Domestic Assistants at Maidstone Hospital!

Do you takePRIDEin creating clean and hygienic environments? We are seeking dedicated and motivated individuals to join our team of Domestic Assistants atMaidstone Hospital!

As a Domestic Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our facilities remain clean, comfortable, and inviting for both patients and staff. With a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of teamwork, you'll help maintain the highest standards of hygiene throughout the hospital. Your duties will include general cleaning as well as assisting with beverage rounds on the wards, making flexibility key to the role.

Main duties of the job

We offer fulltime and part time daytime positions, with the following work pattern:

  • Five day working week, Monday to Friday.

We are looking for individuals with excellent communication skills who are well-motivated, hardworking, and ready to contribute as part of a supportive team. Previous experience in a healthcare setting is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What are you waiting for, apply now!

"Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible"

About us

MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.

We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.

In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

Date posted

28 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

359-6728656-T3

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage lane

Maidstone

ME169QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atStandard Level.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Job description

Job responsibilities

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atStandard Level.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education
  • NVQ Level 2 Cleaning & Support Services

Desirable

  • Relevant cleaning qualification - BICSc
  • Cleaning Operators Proficiency Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to effectively communicate / interact with others (both verbal and written)
  • Understanding of why cleaning is important

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the hospital sites
  • Colour coding and prevention of cross infection
  • Previous usage of cleaning equipment

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of domestic cleaning
  • Commitment to ensure good standards of cleanliness are maintained
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to adapt to changes in working practice
  • Self starter with ability to follow direction

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in clinical environment
  • Ability to use initiative
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education
  • NVQ Level 2 Cleaning & Support Services

Desirable

  • Relevant cleaning qualification - BICSc
  • Cleaning Operators Proficiency Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to effectively communicate / interact with others (both verbal and written)
  • Understanding of why cleaning is important

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the hospital sites
  • Colour coding and prevention of cross infection
  • Previous usage of cleaning equipment

Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of domestic cleaning
  • Commitment to ensure good standards of cleanliness are maintained
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to adapt to changes in working practice
  • Self starter with ability to follow direction

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in clinical environment
  • Ability to use initiative

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage lane

Maidstone

ME169QQ


Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage lane

Maidstone

ME169QQ


Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Domestic Manager

Kevin Duffett

kevin.duffett@nhs.net

01622228795

Date posted

28 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

359-6728656-T3

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage lane

Maidstone

ME169QQ


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