Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Clinical Environmental Assistant

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Job summary

Please note, that we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for Band 2 Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker roles as they do not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria.

An opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Environmental Assistant to join Woodchurch Ward working 9-5 Monday to Friday with a small degree of flexibility. No weekend or night work.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with excellent communication skills; you will come into contact with service users so good interpersonal skills are required.

You will be required to ensure the ward area is kept tidy, patient laundry is part of this role also to keep patient areas clear. The ordering of stock is completed on a weekly basis, and carrying out environmental checks and audits.

You will be required to work alongside HCA's in clinical role with relevant training updates.At Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust we understand the vital role played by cleaning staff within the NHS. Therefore, we are looking for a hard working individual to help us achieve The National Cleaning Standards.As a progressive service, we place importance on the development and well-being of our staff.Full training and uniform is provided.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Environmental Assistant will be a team member involved in the provision of patient centred service. They will work within an inpatient multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to maintain a safe and clean environment and provide a comfortable atmosphere for the patients and carers.

You will maintain clinical and non-clinical areas ensuring high standards are met in relation to essential tasks. Providing some patient care alongside HCA's under the supervision of RN's

About us

Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.

The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.

Details

Date posted

11 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

380-AC0467-A

Job locations

Thanet Mental Health Unit, Margate

164 Ramsgate Road

Margate

CT9 4BF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Pervious jobs in cleaning

Desirable

  • NVQ in cleaning and support services

Skillls

Essential

  • NHS experience

Desirable

  • Understanding COSHH

Skills

Essential

  • Older adult inpatient experience

Desirable

  • Care of the elderly
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Pervious jobs in cleaning

Desirable

  • NVQ in cleaning and support services

Skillls

Essential

  • NHS experience

Desirable

  • Understanding COSHH

Skills

Essential

  • Older adult inpatient experience

Desirable

  • Care of the elderly

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

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Address

Thanet Mental Health Unit, Margate

164 Ramsgate Road

Margate

CT9 4BF


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

Address

Thanet Mental Health Unit, Margate

164 Ramsgate Road

Margate

CT9 4BF


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Rosslyn Reed

rosslynreed@nhs.net

01227812052

Details

Date posted

11 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

380-AC0467-A

Job locations

Thanet Mental Health Unit, Margate

164 Ramsgate Road

Margate

CT9 4BF


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