Job summary
*Please note previous applicants need not apply*
*Please note this advert may be closed earlier than the advertised closing date*
Domestic Assistants support the Trust
to provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our patients, staff and visitors.
Working to the National Standards of
Cleanliness and Trust policy and procedures this role will involve general
cleaning in both clinical and non-clinical areas.
If you are considering a career in the
NHS or looking for a change, if you are highly motivated, have a can-do
attitude and enjoy meeting people, then we invite you to apply for the position
of Domestic Assistant and join our team.
Previous experience of working in a
healthcare setting or working with the public would be desirable, although we
will provide you with all the support and training you need to thrive in the
role.
We have available various shifts patterns to suit your availability and it will enable you to enjoy a good work-life balance.
Monday to Friday - Pinderfields Hospital
08.00am to 12.00pm - 20 hours per week
13.30pm to 19.00pm - 25 hours per week
14.00pm to 22.00pm - 37.5 hours per week
16.00pm to 19.00pm - 15 hours per week
16.00pm to 20.00pm - 20 hours per weeks
Rotational 2 week rota 07.00am to 13.30pm (wk 1: Tue/Wed/Thu, wk 2: Fri/Sat/Sun) - 18 hours per week
Saturday to Sunday - Pinderfields Hospital
16.00pm to 19.00pm - 6 hours per week
Pioneer Way Castleford
Monday to Friday: 16.00pm to 19.00pm - 20 hours per week
Main duties of the job
The Domestic Assistant is responsible for general cleaning duties in all areas including clinical sanitary areas and administration areas in accordance with cleaning procedures and standards that are specified in Trust and department manuals. An outline of duties will include daily cleaning of floors, damp dusting, cleaning of toilets, bathrooms, ward kitchens and kitchen equipment. Domestic Assistants will also assist with serving beverages. Duties will also include the changing of cubicle curtains and disposal and segregation of refuse.
**Please note that this role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.**
About us
We provide care and support to over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, in community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (in Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and the best place to receive care.
We have a clear vision, and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
2. Key Responsibilities
- Mopping, scrubbing, buffing of floors,
shampooing of carpets.
- Vacuuming
- Damp dusting fixtures and fittings.
- Cleaning of sanitary areas (toilets and
bathrooms).
- Cleaning of ward kitchens and kitchen equipment.
- Assist with the service of meals to patients,
i.e. serving beverages and the collecting in of dirty crockery after meals.
- Washing up of jugs, vases etc.
- Disposal and segregation of refuse.
- Removal of dirty linen to disposal room.
- Changing of bed/cubicle curtains in accordance
with Health and Safety guidelines and procedures.
- Bed making in residences.
- Cleaning of rooms/bed areas following an
outbreak of infection.
Job description
Job responsibilities
2. Key Responsibilities
- Mopping, scrubbing, buffing of floors,
shampooing of carpets.
- Vacuuming
- Damp dusting fixtures and fittings.
- Cleaning of sanitary areas (toilets and
bathrooms).
- Cleaning of ward kitchens and kitchen equipment.
- Assist with the service of meals to patients,
i.e. serving beverages and the collecting in of dirty crockery after meals.
- Washing up of jugs, vases etc.
- Disposal and segregation of refuse.
- Removal of dirty linen to disposal room.
- Changing of bed/cubicle curtains in accordance
with Health and Safety guidelines and procedures.
- Bed making in residences.
- Cleaning of rooms/bed areas following an
outbreak of infection.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education in English and Maths.
Desirable
- NVQ 1 or 2 in support services/infection control.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Good understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
- Good understanding of high cleaning standards.
- Good understanding of Health and Safety.
Desirable
- Awareness of Moving & Handling issues.
Experience
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines.
- Ability to work well as part of the team across site.
- Ability to work flexibly, quickly and accurately.
- Willingness to do on the job training.
Desirable
- Previous experience in domestic work.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Friendly and respectful of colleagues and service users.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
- Maintain a safe working environment for self and others.
- Willingness to undertake job training for role and personal development.
- Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service.
- Ability to understand and follow written instructions and methods of working.
Desirable
- Record of efficiency,
- Good communication and positive contributions to previous employment.
- Proven record of excellent filing and organisational skills.
Other
Essential
- Able to satisfy Occupational Health screening.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education in English and Maths.
Desirable
- NVQ 1 or 2 in support services/infection control.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Good understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
- Good understanding of high cleaning standards.
- Good understanding of Health and Safety.
Desirable
- Awareness of Moving & Handling issues.
Experience
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines.
- Ability to work well as part of the team across site.
- Ability to work flexibly, quickly and accurately.
- Willingness to do on the job training.
Desirable
- Previous experience in domestic work.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Friendly and respectful of colleagues and service users.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
- Maintain a safe working environment for self and others.
- Willingness to undertake job training for role and personal development.
- Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service.
- Ability to understand and follow written instructions and methods of working.
Desirable
- Record of efficiency,
- Good communication and positive contributions to previous employment.
- Proven record of excellent filing and organisational skills.
Other
Essential
- Able to satisfy Occupational Health screening.
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).
