Domestic Assistant

Job title:

Domestic Assistant

Company

NHS

Job description

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are currently recruiting for 11 months fix term Domestic Assistant based at Leigh InfirmaryThe post will be working 17.5 hrs per weekMonday to Friday, 16.30 – 20.00Please be advised, applications are scored against the person specification, detailed in the job advert.Candidates with highest scores will be invited to the interviews.Please read the person specification and in your application (Supporting information section) please describe how do you meet these criteria for the role.This vacancy is open to all internal candidates. NHS Employees should ideally secure their manager’s agreement for a secondment arrangement ideally prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made.This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis, it has been established to cover maternity leave and will end after on 16-Nov-2025. Whilst this post is advertised on a fixed term / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.Main duties of the jobThe post holder is responsible for carrying out specific cleaning and other related duties, following set procedure and standards to provide and maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the hospital and designated wards or departments.To perform domestic duties including:

• General cleaning.
• Isolation cleaning.
• High and low dusting.
• Wet and dry mopping.
• Clean toilets, baths and washbasins.
• Emptying clinical and general waste bins and placing bags in designated areas.
• Vacuum Cleaning.
• Scrubbing and buffing floors with mechanical machine.
• Carpet shampooing.
• Using chemicals and cleaning equipment responsibly and within health and safety guidelines.
• Maintaining staff and public safety through appropriate use of warning signage whilst cleaning.

Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.About usChoose Well – Choose WWLWrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.On-CallPlease note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.Date posted17 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£23,615 a year Per annum, Pro rataContractFixed termDuration11 monthsWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference number302-25-6915701EJob locationsLeigh InfirmaryThe AvenueLeighWN7 1HSJob descriptionJob responsibilities

• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high standards of cleaning within both the clinical and non-clinical areas.
• To clean specific areas in line with Trust policy and national cleaning standards.

• To provide a cleaning service in accordance with approved methods, standards and frequencies.

• To provide support to terminal cleans/infection cleans ensuring conversance with infection control & procedures in respect of all cleaning duties.

• The removal and cleaning up of uncontained body fluid spillages in line with Trust policy and national cleaning standards.

• To use cleaning equipment, machinery and cleaning materials once trained and ability to spot defects with machinery and report to Supervisor.

• Where required undertake Bioquell Q50- HPV decontamination duties and be fully compliant with all the methods and responsibilities of using this system.
• To adopt a flexible approach when undertaking domestic duties.

Job descriptionJob responsibilities

• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high standards of cleaning within both the clinical and non-clinical areas.
• To clean specific areas in line with Trust policy and national cleaning standards.

• To provide a cleaning service in accordance with approved methods, standards and frequencies.

• To provide support to terminal cleans/infection cleans ensuring conversance with infection control & procedures in respect of all cleaning duties.

• The removal and cleaning up of uncontained body fluid spillages in line with Trust policy and national cleaning standards.

• To use cleaning equipment, machinery and cleaning materials once trained and ability to spot defects with machinery and report to Supervisor.

• Where required undertake Bioquell Q50- HPV decontamination duties and be fully compliant with all the methods and responsibilities of using this system.
• To adopt a flexible approach when undertaking domestic duties.

Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential

• Understanding importance of cleaning within a Hospital environment
• Knowledge of using electrical cleaning equipment (vacuum, steam cleaner, buffer, floor scrubber -dryer, carpet cleaner)

Desirable

• Understanding of Infection Control precautions (hand washing, colour coding, PPE, hygiene)
• Understanding of safe usage of chemicals (COSHH) and Health & Safety

SkillsEssential

• Basic literacy and numeracy required
• Knowledge / understanding of cleaning and domestic assistant role
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people and understand written and verbal communications
• Ability to organise & prioritise day to day tasks
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to meet service needs, i.e. move area, work Bank Holidays

Desirable

• Ability to use cleaning equipment, pull out beds to facilitate cleaning; handling refuse sacks; able to stand for long period of time
• Basic IT skills to enable complete of Trust e-learning and use software to book annual leave

ExperienceEssential

• No previous experiance required

Desirable

• Experience of cleaning within healthcare environment
• Experience of working with public/customers

QualificationsEssential

• No formal qualifications are required: an induction period, on the job instruction and additional training will be provided on infection control, COSHH, national cleaning standards, use of cleaning equipment/machinery and manual handling.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 1 & 2 or other recognised cleaning qualifications

Person SpecificationKnowledgeEssential

• Understanding importance of cleaning within a Hospital environment
• Knowledge of using electrical cleaning equipment (vacuum, steam cleaner, buffer, floor scrubber -dryer, carpet cleaner)

Desirable

• Understanding of Infection Control precautions (hand washing, colour coding, PPE, hygiene)
• Understanding of safe usage of chemicals (COSHH) and Health & Safety

SkillsEssential

• Basic literacy and numeracy required
• Knowledge / understanding of cleaning and domestic assistant role
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people and understand written and verbal communications
• Ability to organise & prioritise day to day tasks
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to meet service needs, i.e. move area, work Bank Holidays

Desirable

• Ability to use cleaning equipment, pull out beds to facilitate cleaning; handling refuse sacks; able to stand for long period of time
• Basic IT skills to enable complete of Trust e-learning and use software to book annual leave

ExperienceEssential

• No previous experiance required

Desirable

• Experience of cleaning within healthcare environment
• Experience of working with public/customers

QualificationsEssential

• No formal qualifications are required: an induction period, on the job instruction and additional training will be provided on infection control, COSHH, national cleaning standards, use of cleaning equipment/machinery and manual handling.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 1 & 2 or other recognised cleaning qualifications

Expected salary

£23615 per year

Location

Leigh, Greater Manchester

Job date

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:25:54 GMT

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