Hospital Cleaner/Domestic Assistant Enhanced

Swansea Bay University Health Board

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Job summary

Being a cleaner in our hospitals is a special job. Our cleaners are key members of ward teams, working together with clinical staff to support the wellbeing of patients while they are in hospital. There can be further oppurtunities for progression within the Department.

Main duties of the job

We're looking for more people to join our hospital cleaning teams, to help us provide a spotless environment for patients.

Being a cleaner in our hospitals is a special job. Our cleaners are key members of ward teams, working together with clinical staff to support the wellbeing of patients while they are in hospital.

This is because a sparkling clean environment not only makes a hospital stay more pleasant - it also helps keep infections at bay.

Cleaning in a hospital requires skills over and above a typical cleaning job, so we also provide free specialist training to give you that extra knowledge.

We have opportunities for cleaners in Singleton Hospitals and various hours available. Hours per week covering afternoon shifts.

We look forward to receiving your application!

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Date posted

16 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

130-EA039-0724

Job locations

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake duties to ensure the upkeep of a clean and hygienic environment within the hospital and other Health Board premises, inclusive of in-patient and non-patient environments under the direction of the Domestic Services Supervisor.

All work to be undertaken in line with Health & Safety, COSHH and cleanliness policies and procedures, and with a commitment to customer care, following on the job training.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertake duties to ensure the upkeep of a clean and hygienic environment within the hospital and other Health Board premises, inclusive of in-patient and non-patient environments under the direction of the Domestic Services Supervisor.

All work to be undertaken in line with Health & Safety, COSHH and cleanliness policies and procedures, and with a commitment to customer care, following on the job training.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of COSHH
  • An understanding of the importance of hygiene

Education/ Training

Essential

  • General education including literacy and numeracy

Personal Skills & Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively
  • Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and visitors

Desirable

  • Experience in a similar role or industry
  • Experience within the NHS or public sector organisations
Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of COSHH
  • An understanding of the importance of hygiene

Education/ Training

Essential

  • General education including literacy and numeracy

Personal Skills & Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively
  • Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and visitors

Desirable

  • Experience in a similar role or industry
  • Experience within the NHS or public sector organisations

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Domestic Supervisor

Zaynor Kadir

zaynor.kadir@wales.nhs.uk

01792285368

Date posted

16 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,720 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

130-EA039-0724

Job locations

Singleton Hospital

Sketty Lane

Swansea

SA2 8QA


Supporting documents

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