Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for you to join our DCHS Hotel Services Team as a Domestic Assistant (Cleaner) at the Hartington Unit, based on the Chesterfield Royal Hospital site.
The Hartington Unit is the Trust's main inpatient service for Chesterfield and North Derbyshire residents with acute mental health needs.
As a Domestic Assistant, you will become an active member of our team working closely with other disciplines.
We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated, eager to learn and wants to make a difference to our patients' experience and demonstrate the values and personal qualities that support the DCHS way of working.
Previous experience is desirable, but not essential as full training will be given.
What really matters to us is providing everyone of our patients with an excellent experience, a service that really cares and one that delivers the right outcome, and we achieve this every day.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to:
Provide a high quality domestic service to hospital and clinic settings.
Work either individually or as part of a team in ensuring a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors following agreed work schedules, methods and procedures in accordance with the National Standards of Cleanliness.
Have a flexible approach and be prepared to work on other sites should service demands dictate.
Play an integral part in delivering outstanding patient care at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS).
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
Provide an efficient, high quality domestic service within clinical and non-clinical areas including: cleaning of sanitary ware, treatment rooms, waiting areas, office areas, kitchen areas, mirrors, internal glass, high and low dusting, washing of tiled services and paintwork as required
Clean crockery, cutlery, utensils, etc, either manually or through ward-based dishwashers (as per work schedule)
Follow specific schedule of work relating to defined areas though post holders are required to have a flexible approach to a daily routine and have the ability to organise and prioritise their own day to day work
Escalate issues appropriately and via correct escalation process
Ensure all incidents are raised and recorded accurately and within required timeframes and via appropriate system. i.e. Datix
Change curtains (as per work schedule)
Ensure economic and safe use of cleaning agents following manufacturers recommended instructions
Safe care and use of mechanical equipment, eg floor scrubbers
Replenish disposable items, eg hand towels, toilet rolls, soap
Ensure correct storage of all cleaning agents and equipment
Dispose waste in accordance with the Trust Waste Policy
Accurately completion of all required documentation to support specific service processes, eg Barrier or Terminal cleans
Accurately complete own timesheet
Respond to supervisory instruction regarding required rectifications following service associated audits
Comply with Infection Control guidelines and policy including colour coding system
Inform supervisor of requirements for work materials as required
Ensure understanding and awareness of site security whilst undertaking own duties e.g. closing of windows and doors securely
Wear protective clothing as supplied by the department
Maintain equipment and materials in a clean and tidy condition and report any faulty equipment in a timely manner
Ensure a smart and professional manner at all times
Comply with Health and Safety regulations
Attend all required Trust and service specific training
Demonstrate and explain working practices to new starters
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
Provide an efficient, high quality domestic service within clinical and non-clinical areas including: cleaning of sanitary ware, treatment rooms, waiting areas, office areas, kitchen areas, mirrors, internal glass, high and low dusting, washing of tiled services and paintwork as required
Clean crockery, cutlery, utensils, etc, either manually or through ward-based dishwashers (as per work schedule)
Follow specific schedule of work relating to defined areas though post holders are required to have a flexible approach to a daily routine and have the ability to organise and prioritise their own day to day work
Escalate issues appropriately and via correct escalation process
Ensure all incidents are raised and recorded accurately and within required timeframes and via appropriate system. i.e. Datix
Change curtains (as per work schedule)
Ensure economic and safe use of cleaning agents following manufacturers recommended instructions
Safe care and use of mechanical equipment, eg floor scrubbers
Replenish disposable items, eg hand towels, toilet rolls, soap
Ensure correct storage of all cleaning agents and equipment
Dispose waste in accordance with the Trust Waste Policy
Accurately completion of all required documentation to support specific service processes, eg Barrier or Terminal cleans
Accurately complete own timesheet
Respond to supervisory instruction regarding required rectifications following service associated audits
Comply with Infection Control guidelines and policy including colour coding system
Inform supervisor of requirements for work materials as required
Ensure understanding and awareness of site security whilst undertaking own duties e.g. closing of windows and doors securely
Wear protective clothing as supplied by the department
Maintain equipment and materials in a clean and tidy condition and report any faulty equipment in a timely manner
Ensure a smart and professional manner at all times
Comply with Health and Safety regulations
Attend all required Trust and service specific training
Demonstrate and explain working practices to new starters
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Working together as a team
Skills
Desirable
- Good communication skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Working together as a team
Skills
Desirable
- Good communication 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Hartington Unit, Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Chesterfield Road, Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Employer's website
http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
