Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for motivated individuals to join our busy Domestic team at Rampton Hospital, who are responsible for cleaning all our patient and non patient areas, providing a high quality service that enhances the care of our patients.
Previous experience of working within a Domestic or Cleaning environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
Main duties of the job
The hours will be 9.15am to 5.30pm, working 5 days over 7 days including Weekends and Bank Holidays. The ability to work effectively and flexibly, both alone and as part of a team, maintaining a high standard of work will be essential.
We have in-house training to help your personal development plans and will support you with all of your training needs.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensuring all areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness following work schedules, method statements and procedures, including signing off sheets to confirm the work has been completed.
We have in-house training to help your personal development plans and will support you with all of your training.
The benefits include:
Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays!Excellent pensionIn-house training opportunitiesFantastic discounts for NHS staff
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensuring all areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness following work schedules, method statements and procedures, including signing off sheets to confirm the work has been completed.
We have in-house training to help your personal development plans and will support you with all of your training.
The benefits include:
Enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays!Excellent pensionIn-house training opportunitiesFantastic discounts for NHS staff
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Qualifications - Academic / Craft /Professional
Essential
- An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
- Level 2 Food Safety Certificate or to work towards within the 12 months of employment (site specific)
- Understanding of a small number of routine work procedures developed through on the job training / experience.
Desirable
- Recognised catering, cleaning or support services qualification
Training
Essential
- Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site
- Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post
Experience
Essential
- oAble to carry out instructions and duties as detailed in the job description
Desirable
- oExperience or working within a catering, cleaning or portering environment Experience of working within healthcare environment which may include: a catering, cleaning or portering function.
- oExperience of working within a food safety management system (HACCP)
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of commitment to the Equality and Diversity principles
- oBasic knowledge of Health and Safety
Desirable
- oAn ability to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Trust values
- oKnowledge and awareness of special diets and allergens
- oBasic understanding of Infection Control
- oUnderstanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH
- oKnowledge of Manual Handling
- oKnowledge of NHS policy & procedures
- oBasic knowledge of Food Safety
Skills
Essential
- oGood communication skills
- oBasic numeracy and literacy skills
- oAbility to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job
- oFlexible in managing own time and work duties
- oAbility to work alone and as part of a team
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oShift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays
- oRequirement to attend mandatory and job specific training
- oComply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform)
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Qualifications - Academic / Craft /Professional
Essential
- An understanding of cleanliness and good hygiene practices
- Level 2 Food Safety Certificate or to work towards within the 12 months of employment (site specific)
- Understanding of a small number of routine work procedures developed through on the job training / experience.
Desirable
- Recognised catering, cleaning or support services qualification
Training
Essential
- Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site
- Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post
Experience
Essential
- oAble to carry out instructions and duties as detailed in the job description
Desirable
- oExperience or working within a catering, cleaning or portering environment Experience of working within healthcare environment which may include: a catering, cleaning or portering function.
- oExperience of working within a food safety management system (HACCP)
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of commitment to the Equality and Diversity principles
- oBasic knowledge of Health and Safety
Desirable
- oAn ability to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Trust values
- oKnowledge and awareness of special diets and allergens
- oBasic understanding of Infection Control
- oUnderstanding of the responsibility relating to H&S at work and COSHH
- oKnowledge of Manual Handling
- oKnowledge of NHS policy & procedures
- oBasic knowledge of Food Safety
Skills
Essential
- oGood communication skills
- oBasic numeracy and literacy skills
- oAbility to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job
- oFlexible in managing own time and work duties
- oAbility to work alone and as part of a team
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oShift flexibility may be required from time to time, including weekend and Bank Holidays
- oRequirement to attend mandatory and job specific training
- oComply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform)
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.
