Job summary
We are currently looking for flexible, adaptable, motivated and reliable domestic assistants who have some experience working within a hospital or care setting, to work as part of a growing team.
Shift Patterns:
5 out of 7 days (including weekend) as per rota
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
2 PM - 10 PM
Main duties of the job
As a domestic assistant you will be an active team member working closely with colleagues and supervisors, and with nursing staff, department staff and site managers to achieve and maintain a safe, clean and hygienic environment for all our patients, visitors and staff.
Successful candidates will be expected to work across the trust, carrying out services in a professional, efficient, friendly and polite manner, in line with our 'world class care' philosophy and values. You will need to have a professional approach and ensure that all appropriate materials and equipment are used in conjunction with COSHH, Health and Safety Legislation, Trust and local policies.
If you have good communication skills, work well in a fast paced environment, the Royal Free welcomes your application.
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.To find out more about working at the Royal Free please visit our website.
About us
This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than 1.6 million people a year through our three main hospitals: Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information or visit Royal Free London website for further details about the trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information or visit Royal Free London website for further details about the trust.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous cleaning experience
Desirable
- Experience of using buffing machine/hanging curtains
Skills and Apitudes
Essential
- To be able to follow instructions, policies and procedures
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to respond to customer request in a polite, efficient manner
Others
Essential
- Understand need for confidentiality
- Understand requirements of the post
- Ability to work in High Risk Areas, Mental Health & special needs
- Flexible/Reliable
- To be able to work as part of a team or own initiative
Desirable
- Ability to deal with unpleasant situations eg. Blood, Vomit
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous cleaning experience
Desirable
- Experience of using buffing machine/hanging curtains
Skills and Apitudes
Essential
- To be able to follow instructions, policies and procedures
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to respond to customer request in a polite, efficient manner
Others
Essential
- Understand need for confidentiality
- Understand requirements of the post
- Ability to work in High Risk Areas, Mental Health & special needs
- Flexible/Reliable
- To be able to work as part of a team or own initiative
Desirable
- Ability to deal with unpleasant situations eg. Blood, Vomit
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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).
