Domestic Assistant

NHS

Job title:

Domestic Assistant

Company

NHS

Job description

1 x 37.5hrs, working predominantly late shifts 2pm to 10pm as a floor team2 x 15hrs, working Saturday and Sunday days1 x 30hrs, working Monday to FridayMain duties of the job1. Carrying out daily duties as instructed by the Domestic Supervisor.2. General / routine cleaning of wards, clinical and non-clinical departments / offices, communal areas, public areas and toilets in line with the local cleaning schedules asdesignated.3. Assisting in any infection control deep cleans as directed by Domestic Supervisors or Domestics Manager.4. Ensuring that all barrier nursing and infection related PPE is fully utilized in line with the displayed signs on patient doors.5. Ensuring that all cleaning materials are used in accordance with mandated facilities processes (e.g. one cloth and one mop per patient room).6. Ensuring that your designated cleaning cupboard and cleaning trolley is kept clean, is fully stocked to the agreed levels and is well organized at all times.7. Ensuring that all designated cleaning equipment in your area is thoroughly cleaned and appropriately sterilized after use in order to minimize the spread of infections. Thisshould include replaceable parts (e.g. filters in vacuum cleaners, floor pads on the buffer and scrubber drier machines).8. Carrying out cleaning in accordance with the local frequency schedules and procedures.9. Assisting with any corrective actions that may be identified as part of the frequent auditing of cleanliness and the patient environment.10. Ensuring that correct and safe methods of work are employed at all times with extra care shown to the safety of patients, staff and visitors.About usMFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.Date posted10 December 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£23,615 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number349-EST-6838524*Job locationsNorth Manchester General HospitalDelaunays Rd, Crumpsall,ManchesterM8 5RBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].Were looking forward to hearing from you!Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].Were looking forward to hearing from you!Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

  • Good standard of general education

KnowledgeEssential

  • Awareness of safe working practice
  • Awareness of different cleaning methods
  • Good Personal Hygiene Practice

Desirable

  • Previous experience of using cleaning equipment, buffing machines, scrubber driers
  • Understanding of how to prevent spread of infections
  • Understanding safe use of chemicals

ExperienceDesirable

  • Previous experience in a similar working environment

Skills and AbilitiesEssential

  • Ability to complete tasks on time
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to manage workload
  • Demonstrate good customer service
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

  • Good standard of general education

KnowledgeEssential

  • Awareness of safe working practice
  • Awareness of different cleaning methods
  • Good Personal Hygiene Practice

Desirable

  • Previous experience of using cleaning equipment, buffing machines, scrubber driers
  • Understanding of how to prevent spread of infections
  • Understanding safe use of chemicals

ExperienceDesirable

  • Previous experience in a similar working environment

Skills and AbilitiesEssential

  • Ability to complete tasks on time
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to manage workload
  • Demonstrate good customer service
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Expected salary

£23615 per year

Location

Manchester

Job date

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:31:50 GMT

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