Bishops Castle Domestic Assistant

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is recruiting for a Domestic Assistant based at Bishops Castle Community Hospital. Working as a Domestic Assistant you will be maintaining the high levels of cleanliness throughout the hospital, whilst adhering to relevant policies and procedures.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is reliable, flexible, well organised, self-motivated, has good interpersonal communication skills and is able to work effectively alone and as part of a team.

A high standard of personal hygiene must be obtained. Uniform must not be worn to and from work.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

To perform domestic duties e.g. mopping, dusting, hovering in all parts of the hospital or other Trust establishments and surrounding areas as required.
To maintain the required standard of cleaning service using the correct procedures and frequencies.
Flush all water outlets on a daily basis and record when completed.
Ensure the correct use of mechanical cleaning equipment including floor polisher.
Ensure own cleaning stock is maintained.
Complete cleaning schedules on a daily basis.
Undertake curtain hanging as required.
Report equipment faults to the appropriate manager.
Report hazards or potential hazards to the appropriate Manager and adhere to the requirements of the Trust's Health & Safety Policy.
Report any infestation immediately to the appropriate Manager.
Uniform, as provided, must be worn at all times in the hospital environment.

About us

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.

Date posted

22 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

825-6282642-OPS

Job locations

Bishops Castle Hospital

Union Street

Bishops Castle

SY9 5AJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

Person Specification

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Experience of cleaning which includes mopping, hoovering and dusting.
Understanding of importance of cleanliness in a health care environment.
General awareness of safety.
Good organisational skills.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Reliable.
Clear understanding of confidentiality.
Good communicator, team player, adaptable.
Ability to use own initiative.

Qualifications

Essential

Ability to demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills.

Person Specification

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Experience of cleaning which includes mopping, hoovering and dusting.
Understanding of importance of cleanliness in a health care environment.
General awareness of safety.
Good organisational skills.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Reliable.
Clear understanding of confidentiality.
Good communicator, team player, adaptable.
Ability to use own initiative.

Qualifications

Essential

Ability to demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills.

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.