Domestic
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 18 October 2024
Job summary
- The Facilities Department are looking for dedicated people to join the Facilities Teams to undertake the new ways of working, which consists of Cleaning Operations
- The successful candidates will be required to complete cleaning training in line with the National Cleaning Standards. You will be expected to carry out all tasks as per the daily cleaning schedules
- Applicants should be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills, be prepared to carry out training and be able to work well in a team or on their own, be capable of undertaking physical work on a daily basis and have experience of working with nursing teams & the general public
Main duties of the job
- To ensure required cleaning standards are maintained in designated areas and report relevant equipment faults and need for repairs
- Removal of dust, dirt and debris from surfaces such as floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures and fittings, doors, ledges, glass and sanitary fittings by appropriate specified methods. (i.e. colour-coded/mopping units/vacuum cleaners)
- Emptying and cleaning waste bins, refuse containers and replacing colour-coded liners according to the Trust's Waste Policy, secure and dispose of waste bags
- Replenishing supplies - toilet rolls, soap etc
- Clean blinds and internal windows and change curtains as required
- Cleaning and correct storage of equipment and materials
- Reporting relevant equipment faults and need for repairs
- Locking/unlocking doors and windows and turning on/off lights
- Attend mandatory and essential training and periodic updates
- Observing Trust Health and Safety Regulations, Policies and Procedures
About us
Why Work With Us
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.
And if you do join us, you'll be working in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, with a fantastic quality of life. We actively encourage our people to enjoy a good work/life balance and Devon offers everything from city living to a host of outdoor activities. Whether it's the coast that floats your boat, the adrenaline of white-water rafting, trekking across the moors or being mindful in nature, you'll find it all right on your doorstep.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure high standards when working individually or as part of the team and be aware of the Trusts objectives and priorities. The Trusts success depends on all staff playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good practices are universally embedded within the organisation
- Understand the Trusts key priorities and those for your Directorate and Service, help translate these into key priorities for your work place
- Understand level one Equality and Diversity
- Maintain good working relationships with colleagues
- Demonstrate courteous behaviour
- To respond with humanity and kindness to every person, by listening attentively and respecting others in conversations
- To attend specified shifts as required
- Promote an effective team ethos
- To provide the highest quality of customer service by listening to and acting on feedback
- Ensure your staff mandatory and essential training is appropriate and up to date in conjunction with your line manager
- Fully engage in the Annual Review process
- Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance including laundering own uniform according to Trust policy
- To use all PPE as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure high standards when working individually or as part of the team and be aware of the Trusts objectives and priorities. The Trusts success depends on all staff playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good practices are universally embedded within the organisation
- Understand the Trusts key priorities and those for your Directorate and Service, help translate these into key priorities for your work place
- Understand level one Equality and Diversity
- Maintain good working relationships with colleagues
- Demonstrate courteous behaviour
- To respond with humanity and kindness to every person, by listening attentively and respecting others in conversations
- To attend specified shifts as required
- Promote an effective team ethos
- To provide the highest quality of customer service by listening to and acting on feedback
- Ensure your staff mandatory and essential training is appropriate and up to date in conjunction with your line manager
- Fully engage in the Annual Review process
- Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance including laundering own uniform according to Trust policy
- To use all PPE as required
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Cleaning Experience in a Hospital Environment
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Cleaning Experience in a Hospital Environment
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.
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
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).