Job summary
Job Summary
We are seeking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic individual looking for a part time cleaning position within our Estates & Facilities team at Airedale Centre for Mental Health Hospital on the below rota pattern, is this you?
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Week 1
Off
Off
Working
Working
Working
Off
Off
Week 2
Working
Working
Off
Off
Off
Working
Working
do you want to work for an ambitious friendly NHS team?
strive in an environment that offers variety?
have experience or knowledge of National Standards Cleanliness 2021?
If you answered yes, we are looking for great individuals to join our diverse and inclusive team, with opportunities for everyone including personal development, career progression opportunities and many employee benefits including enhanced rates, NHS pension scheme, blue light cards with great discounts and much more!
Still interested? Check out the job description and submit your application form you could well be shortlisted.
Closing Date - 13/09/24
Shortlisting - 16/09/24
Interview - TBC
Main duties of the job
To maintain standards in line with National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS.
To provide general cleaning within all in-patient areas with inclusion of wards, communal areas, offices, departments, non-clinical areas
To follow National Colour Coding in line with infection prevention and control guidance.
To ensure safe use and storage of materials to meet health and safety regulations and adhere to Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.
To ensure safe use and storage of cleaning equipment e.g. vacuum cleaners, water extraction machines.
To adhere to safe working practices as outlined in Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) procedures.
To assist with the removal of bodily fluids and clean-up process as and when required in accordance with Infection Prevention guidelines
About us
To work to a cleaning schedule, completing all allocated cleaning tasks e.g. damp dusting high- and low-level surfaces, vacuuming, mopping and carpet cleaning. Tasks to be performed in all areas of the ward. Workload to be prioritised, as necessary.
To complete curtain changing as per Infection Prevention guidance
To complete cleanliness audit actions in a timely manner, ensure audits are signed and filed in a logical order.
To maintain appropriate stock levels of cleaning materials.
To support patients/service users to complete personal laundry.
Monitor linen stock and order, as necessary. To transport bagged used linen to designated compound.
To maintain water quality by flushing infrequently used outlets e.g. taps, showers and toilets and ensure appropriate documentation is completed.
To remove general, recycled, and clinical waste and dispose of in the appropriate compound.
To report building / equipment maintenance and repairs to the Facilities Service Desk or line manager.
To carry a personal alarm in designated areas.
To complete time sheet where necessary.
To raise matters of noncompliance with the line manager.
To complete mandatory training as required.
This job description is not meant to be exhaustive. It describes the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It may be subject to change in the light of any developing organisational and service needs.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
Job description
Job responsibilities
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand peoples views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :Increase mileage rates for > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including; but not limited to, visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately, and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.
Please see specification for details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand peoples views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :Increase mileage rates for > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including; but not limited to, visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately, and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.
Please see specification for details.
Person Specification
Desirable
Essential
- Understanding National Standards Cleanliness 2021.
- Knowledge
Essential
Essential
- Experience
- Understanding of COSHH and SSOW
Person Specification
Desirable
Essential
- Understanding National Standards Cleanliness 2021.
- Knowledge
Essential
Essential
- Experience
- Understanding of COSHH and SSOW
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.
