Job summary
To undertake all cleaning and related duties which includes, general cleaning of Theatres, Wards and departmental areas such as Accident and Emergency, Ear Nose and Throat and the X Ray department and accommodation.
Main duties of the job
To clean specific public areas of the hospital using specialist cleaning equipment and ensuring that the cleaning is undertaken to the required standard of hygiene in accordance with national standards of cleanliness and internal standard operating procedures. This includes entrances, corridors, stairs, Lifts, toilet facilities, ward areas, Theatres, and departments within the hospital.
Lifting and manipulation of cleaning equipment.
To be responsible for the monitoring, recording and reporting of linen stock levels against expected delivered, including the removal of any soiled or damaged linen from stock and storing linen in the correct store area
To be responsible for the monitoring, recording/receipting of cleaning materials and ensuring any shortfalls in delivery are reported to supervision.
Requirement to use specialist equipment and new innovative technologies to support the reduction in hospital acquired infection and maintain high levels of hospital cleanliness
To dispose of waste in accordance with the waste disposal policy
To demonstrate knowledge of relevant policies, Standing Operating Procedures, systems and regulations (eg COSHH) gained through induction and on the job training.
Ensure confidentiality of information is preserved at all time
Such other duties at a comparable level of responsibility, as may normally be agreed with the job holder
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job holder will work as part of the existing cleaning services team and provide a professional customer focused quality service within available resources.
To clean specific public areas of the hospital using specialist cleaning equipment and ensuring that the cleaning is undertaken to the required standard of hygiene in accordance with national standards of cleanliness and internal standard operating procedures. This includes entrances, corridors, stairs, Lifts, toilet facilities, ward areas, Theatres, and departments within the hospital.
Lifting and manipulation of cleaning equipment.
To be responsible for the monitoring, recording and reporting of linen stock levels against expected delivered, including the removal of any soiled or damaged linen from stock.
Responsible for placing linen in the correct store area and that appropriate paperwork is completed and any under or over deliveries are reported to supervision.
To be responsible for the monitoring, recording/receipting of cleaning materials and ensuring any shortfalls in delivery are reported to supervision.
Requirement to use specialist equipment and new innovative technologies to support the reduction in hospital acquired infection and maintain high levels of hospital cleanliness
To dispose of waste in accordance with the waste disposal policy
To demonstrate knowledge of relevant policies, Standing Operating Procedures, systems and regulations (eg COSHH) gained through induction and on the job training.
Ensure confidentiality of information is preserved at all times
Such other duties at a comparable level of responsibility, as may normally be agreed with the job holder
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job holder will work as part of the existing cleaning services team and provide a professional customer focused quality service within available resources.
To clean specific public areas of the hospital using specialist cleaning equipment and ensuring that the cleaning is undertaken to the required standard of hygiene in accordance with national standards of cleanliness and internal standard operating procedures. This includes entrances, corridors, stairs, Lifts, toilet facilities, ward areas, Theatres, and departments within the hospital.
Lifting and manipulation of cleaning equipment.
To be responsible for the monitoring, recording and reporting of linen stock levels against expected delivered, including the removal of any soiled or damaged linen from stock.
Responsible for placing linen in the correct store area and that appropriate paperwork is completed and any under or over deliveries are reported to supervision.
To be responsible for the monitoring, recording/receipting of cleaning materials and ensuring any shortfalls in delivery are reported to supervision.
Requirement to use specialist equipment and new innovative technologies to support the reduction in hospital acquired infection and maintain high levels of hospital cleanliness
To dispose of waste in accordance with the waste disposal policy
To demonstrate knowledge of relevant policies, Standing Operating Procedures, systems and regulations (eg COSHH) gained through induction and on the job training.
Ensure confidentiality of information is preserved at all times
Such other duties at a comparable level of responsibility, as may normally be agreed with the job holder
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous cleaning experience
Desirable
- Experience of Hospital Environment
Skills
Essential
- Literate and numerate to NHS entry level standard
- Good command of the English Language
- Demonstrates ability to work to schedules & Teamwork
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to work.
Desirable
- Experience of Hospital Environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Willingness to undergo on the job training
- Willing to work towards an appropriate NVQ qualification
Desirable
- Knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment and procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness to undergo on the job training
Desirable
- Lifting and Handling
- BICS Certificate
- Good basic education
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous cleaning experience
Desirable
- Experience of Hospital Environment
Skills
Essential
- Literate and numerate to NHS entry level standard
- Good command of the English Language
- Demonstrates ability to work to schedules & Teamwork
- Demonstrates a flexible approach to work.
Desirable
- Experience of Hospital Environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Willingness to undergo on the job training
- Willing to work towards an appropriate NVQ qualification
Desirable
- Knowledge of cleaning materials, equipment and procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness to undergo on the job training
Desirable
- Lifting and Handling
- BICS Certificate
- Good basic education
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).
