Job summary
The domestic will enhance the patient's experience by ensuring that the clinical environment is clean well presented and maintained in a way which maximises the patient's sense of comfort, safety and well-being.
Main duties of the job
- To ensure the environment is cleaned in line with the national cleaning standards
- Using electrical machinery
- Cleaning medical/hard equipment.
- Report maintenance issues
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for the safe and effective delivery of the Cleaning service.
- Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment, as per schedules.
- Uphold all Infection Prevention and Control measures as required within the Trust.
- Ensuring that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.
- Undertake ad-hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Senior Housekeeper and/or clinical staff.
- Ensuring Health & Safety in the workplace Legislation is adhered to.
- Ensuring that the ward communal areas inparticular dining areas are kept clean and presentable for patients and visitors.
- Assist with the curtain change programme.
- Report the need for any estates maintenance requests to the Senior Housekeeper.
- Identify areas for continuous improvement and liaising with the Senior Housekeeper to develop those improvements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for the safe and effective delivery of the Cleaning service.
- Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment, as per schedules.
- Uphold all Infection Prevention and Control measures as required within the Trust.
- Ensuring that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder.
- Undertake ad-hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Senior Housekeeper and/or clinical staff.
- Ensuring Health & Safety in the workplace Legislation is adhered to.
- Ensuring that the ward communal areas inparticular dining areas are kept clean and presentable for patients and visitors.
- Assist with the curtain change programme.
- Report the need for any estates maintenance requests to the Senior Housekeeper.
- Identify areas for continuous improvement and liaising with the Senior Housekeeper to develop those improvements.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good basic education Ability to read and write and numerical skills.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 British Institute of Cleaning Science in Domestic Services or equivalent and a willingness to undertake within 6 months of employment.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using electrical machinery. e.g.. Rotary machines, Steam cleaners
Desirable
- Relevant experience of working within a healthcare setting.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of COSSH, Health & safety in the workplace and. Safe Systems of Working.
Desirable
- Full understanding and knowledge of cleaning schedules and frequencies.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills to engage with a variety of people.
- Flexible in working practices and hours.
- Ability to be able to follow clear instructions.
- Ability to show empathy and understanding of patient's needs.
- Good understanding of policies and procedures.
- To be proactive in ensuring effective relationships are maintained.
- To work well and effectively in a team or alone.
Other job requirements
Essential
- To deliver the highest levels of customer service promoting a professional and caring manner.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good basic education Ability to read and write and numerical skills.
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 British Institute of Cleaning Science in Domestic Services or equivalent and a willingness to undertake within 6 months of employment.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using electrical machinery. e.g.. Rotary machines, Steam cleaners
Desirable
- Relevant experience of working within a healthcare setting.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of COSSH, Health & safety in the workplace and. Safe Systems of Working.
Desirable
- Full understanding and knowledge of cleaning schedules and frequencies.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills to engage with a variety of people.
- Flexible in working practices and hours.
- Ability to be able to follow clear instructions.
- Ability to show empathy and understanding of patient's needs.
- Good understanding of policies and procedures.
- To be proactive in ensuring effective relationships are maintained.
- To work well and effectively in a team or alone.
Other job requirements
Essential
- To deliver the highest levels of customer service promoting a professional and caring manner.
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.
