Job summary
Domestic Assistants
Domestic Services Department
Band 2 £22,383 - £22,383 (part-time pro rata)
Hours: Various Hours/Shifts
We are looking for individuals who are team players. Vacant posts as follows:
Domestic Assistants, we are recruiting to various shifts:
Part Time weekdays AM & PM Shifts Hourly rate - £10.37 - £10.90.
Part time weekends AM & PM Shifts Hourly rate - Saturday - £14.62 - £15.37.
Sunday and Public holidays £18.98 - £19.95.
The successful applicants will carry out a variety of cleaning tasks with full training provided.
Disclosure and Barring Service Checks may be required for new employees. Milton Keynes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community and thank you for your interest in our Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Post holders will be required to provide a wide range of domestic service-related tasks within Milton Keynes University Hospital sites.
Tasks and duties and will vary depending on the individual needs of the wards or the department in which work is undertaken.
All tasks will be undertaken in line with NHS standards of cleanliness and departmental work instructions.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure that work schedules, daily cleaning and coverage programmes are completed to NHS Standards and the Departmental Procedures/Work Instructions.
Ensure that a high standard of cleaning is adhered to, and domestic waste is collected and disposed of correctly to prevent cross infection. Identifying any areas of concern to relevant line manager/supervisor.
Some heavy lifting will be required.
Full awareness and working knowledge of COSHH (Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health) procedures for cleaning materials ensuring the correct action is applied when using any chemical cleaning solutions.
To ensure the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is used in your daily tasks and to report any missing or damaged PPE to the relevant line manager/supervisor.
Appropriate use of security systems. To also highlight any Health & Safety and/or Security concerns to the relevant line manager/supervisor at the point when seen, to ensure quick resolution and prevent any accidents or security breaches.
To use/operate various types of machines and equipment required to carry out your role and duties, ensuring that all equipment is checked, cleaned, restocked as required at the end of each shift. Report any faults or concerns to relevant line manager/supervisor.
To maintain and improve quality in all areas of work and practices in accordance with the Trusts systems standards and guidelines.
Report any incidents or any near miss involving the service or anything that may cause detriment to the service by reporting to your line manager/supervisor.
Undertake any training and development as required or dictated by service developments for example BICS, NVQ and any other departmental training as applicable.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure that work schedules, daily cleaning and coverage programmes are completed to NHS Standards and the Departmental Procedures/Work Instructions.
Ensure that a high standard of cleaning is adhered to, and domestic waste is collected and disposed of correctly to prevent cross infection. Identifying any areas of concern to relevant line manager/supervisor.
Some heavy lifting will be required.
Full awareness and working knowledge of COSHH (Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health) procedures for cleaning materials ensuring the correct action is applied when using any chemical cleaning solutions.
To ensure the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is used in your daily tasks and to report any missing or damaged PPE to the relevant line manager/supervisor.
Appropriate use of security systems. To also highlight any Health & Safety and/or Security concerns to the relevant line manager/supervisor at the point when seen, to ensure quick resolution and prevent any accidents or security breaches.
To use/operate various types of machines and equipment required to carry out your role and duties, ensuring that all equipment is checked, cleaned, restocked as required at the end of each shift. Report any faults or concerns to relevant line manager/supervisor.
To maintain and improve quality in all areas of work and practices in accordance with the Trusts systems standards and guidelines.
Report any incidents or any near miss involving the service or anything that may cause detriment to the service by reporting to your line manager/supervisor.
Undertake any training and development as required or dictated by service developments for example BICS, NVQ and any other departmental training as applicable.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- A willingness to undertake in-house training for Infection Prevention and Control
- A willingness to undertake in-house COSHH (Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health) training for cleaning procedures relating to the safe use of chemicals
- To undertake all aspects of mandatory Trust training ie. Health & safety / manual handling / fire safety / information governance
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification
- GCSE in English & Maths, or equivalent, or willingness to undertake training
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of cleaning within a hospital and/or hotel
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Customer service experience
Skills
Essential
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise tasks
- Flexible approach to duties and tasks
- Ability to take directions, follow instructions and multitask
Personal and people development
Essential
- To always maintain patient confidentiality
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills
- Ability to interact with colleagues, suppliers, patients, and external contacts
Desirable
- Good written communication skills
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- High level of personal hygiene
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- A willingness to undertake in-house training for Infection Prevention and Control
- A willingness to undertake in-house COSHH (Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health) training for cleaning procedures relating to the safe use of chemicals
- To undertake all aspects of mandatory Trust training ie. Health & safety / manual handling / fire safety / information governance
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification
- GCSE in English & Maths, or equivalent, or willingness to undertake training
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of cleaning within a hospital and/or hotel
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Customer service experience
Skills
Essential
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise tasks
- Flexible approach to duties and tasks
- Ability to take directions, follow instructions and multitask
Personal and people development
Essential
- To always maintain patient confidentiality
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills
- Ability to interact with colleagues, suppliers, patients, and external contacts
Desirable
- Good written communication skills
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- High level of personal hygiene
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.
