Job summary
To contribute to patient care by ensuring cleaning services are delivered in a professional, helpful and friendly manner by providing a high standard of cleanliness to Wards, Department, Residences and Offices in the Trust and associated buildings.
Personal Development
- Annual appraisal
- Excellent opportunities to progress and develop new skills
- Wide range of apprenticeships for new and existing staff
- Library and Learning Centres on each hospital site
Now you know a little about what we offer colleagues we would love to receive an application from you.
Main duties of the job
Some vacancies have arisen for a Domestic Assistant to work within the Cleaning Service at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, joining a large and dedicated team. Responsible to the FM Supervisors. The role involves maintaining a high standard of cleaning in line with the Trust cleaning protocols;
The successful candidates would preferably have cleaning experience, although full training will be provided.
Shifts available - Monday to Friday Evenings only
About us
Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd (CHS) provides estates, facilities and procurement services to our partner organisation Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) and other customers. We employ around 450 staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, retail and administrative staff to engineers and procurement specialists.
In addition to a competitive salary and NEST pension employer/employee match scheme (up to 6% CHS contribution) we also offer a range of benefits as follows:-
Extensive range of discounts on-line and in store at all your favourite retail outlets
Blue Light discount card for further savings
Staff Lottery scheme
On site restaurant (staff discount), Caf and coffee bar serving Costa coffee and Retail shop
On site Nursery provision and generous Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes
Workforce benefit team to support with a range of childcare provision/out of school clubs
Salary sacrifice car and cycle schemes (subject to certain criteria)
Tax free childcare vouchers
Career break scheme
Special leave policies
Flexible working opportunities
On site Occupational Health service
24/7 Care First Employee Assistance scheme that provides:-
Confidential counselling and support
Financial and legal help and advice
Chaplaincy Services, Chapel and Prayer rooms
Dedicated wellbeing hour each week
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Day to Day Cleaning
- Sweeping, Mopping, Scrubbing / Polishing Floors.
- Vacuum Cleaning of Carpets
- Damp Dusting / Polishing Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings etc.
- Cleaning of Sanitary Areas.
- Replenish Paper Products, Soap etc.
- Disposal of Refuse.
- Bed making in Residence's and On Call Doctors rooms, where applicable.
- Sort Linen / Maintain Linen Levels where applicable.
Periodic / Specialists Cleaning
- Shampooing Carpets / Furniture.
- Changing of Cubicle / Window Curtains where applicable.
- Special / Intensive Cleaning at Supervisors request.
- Thorough Clean of Bed, Locker, Bed table etc. following patient discharge where applicable.
- Special Cleaning of Infectious / Infected areas (HPV)
- Window Cleaning where applicable.
- Ensure all equipment is cleaned and correctly stored.
Kitchen Duties / Patient Services - Where applicable
- Collect in, wash and re-distribute water jugs / tumblers.
- Beverage preparation.
- Collect in dirty crockery.
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen.
Other Duties - Where applicable
- Estates Reporting
- Stores Ordering.
- Attend all mandatory training, and role specific training as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General Day to Day Cleaning
- Sweeping, Mopping, Scrubbing / Polishing Floors.
- Vacuum Cleaning of Carpets
- Damp Dusting / Polishing Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings etc.
- Cleaning of Sanitary Areas.
- Replenish Paper Products, Soap etc.
- Disposal of Refuse.
- Bed making in Residence's and On Call Doctors rooms, where applicable.
- Sort Linen / Maintain Linen Levels where applicable.
Periodic / Specialists Cleaning
- Shampooing Carpets / Furniture.
- Changing of Cubicle / Window Curtains where applicable.
- Special / Intensive Cleaning at Supervisors request.
- Thorough Clean of Bed, Locker, Bed table etc. following patient discharge where applicable.
- Special Cleaning of Infectious / Infected areas (HPV)
- Window Cleaning where applicable.
- Ensure all equipment is cleaned and correctly stored.
Kitchen Duties / Patient Services - Where applicable
- Collect in, wash and re-distribute water jugs / tumblers.
- Beverage preparation.
- Collect in dirty crockery.
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen.
Other Duties - Where applicable
- Estates Reporting
- Stores Ordering.
- Attend all mandatory training, and role specific training as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ Level 1 or 2 in Cleaning and Support Services
- BICSc
knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understand the need for attention to detail
Desirable
- Basic understanding of the Health Service and an awareness of National Standards of Cleanliness.
Experience
Essential
- The ability to communicate well with staff, patients and members of the public
- Ability to deal with unpleasant spillages
Desirable
- Unsupervised working
- Understand the need to exercise confidentiality, sensitivity and have an awareness of the demands placed on Cleaning Services staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ Level 1 or 2 in Cleaning and Support Services
- BICSc
knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understand the need for attention to detail
Desirable
- Basic understanding of the Health Service and an awareness of National Standards of Cleanliness.
Experience
Essential
- The ability to communicate well with staff, patients and members of the public
- Ability to deal with unpleasant spillages
Desirable
- Unsupervised working
- Understand the need to exercise confidentiality, sensitivity and have an awareness of the demands placed on Cleaning Services staff
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.