West London NHS Trust

Building Operatives (Domestic Cleaner) - Broadmoor Hospital

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Job summary

This role is based at Broadmoor Hospital, Crowthorne.

Broadmoor Hospital is one of only three high secure hospitals in England and our work is internationally recognised as being at the forefront of forensic mental health care. we now occupy our new state of the art hospital campus, and would like you to consider joining our team.

A great opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Building Domestic (Cleaning, Portering and maintenance) to join our dedicated Capital Estates and & Facilities Department at Broadmoor High Secure Hospital, Crowthorne.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Building Operative to become part of a large team providing an excellent facilities service to our patients and staff.

We operate on a two shift pattern early and late shifts, either early 0800-1630 or late 0930-1800 Monday to Sunday.

We positively welcome applications from people with a lived experience of either mental health conditions or learning disabilities and people who represent diverse communities

For further details, informal visits contact:

Nicholas Pile, Building Manager, Estates and Facilities Nicholas.pile@Westlondon.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for assist maintain a high standard of cleanliness and for ensuring that a clean, safe and a comfortable environment is provided for patients, staff and visitors at all times.

You will be working closely with other team members to clean ward and non - ward areas within the Hospital to a high standard. You will also be assisting transporting goods within the buildings to ward and non-ward areas and assist our in house maintenance team and or contractors with a buddy as and when required.

You will be need to have a good level of fitness as this is a physical role.

You work closely with other team members therefore it will be of benefit if you are a good Team player with good communication skills.

We positively support equality, diversity and inclusion within the Trust.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Details

Date posted

12 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£26,696 a year inclusive of all allowances

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

222-E&F-522-ROLL-A

Job locations

Broadmoor Hospital

Crowthrone

RG45 7EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education including reading, writing and basic numeracy skills
  • Demonstrable knowledge of cleaning & CoSHH procedures
  • Understanding of basic maintenance tasks (e.g. changing bulbs and batteries)

Desirable

  • First Aid Training
  • NVQ 2 or equivalent experience in General Cleaning
  • NVQ 2 or equivalent experience in customer service

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 1 year Previous experience working in a domestic/maintenance services role within a Hospital/NHS environment

Desirable

  • Experience working in a secure environment
  • Experience escorting contractors and staff

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good knowledge of cleaning procedures
  • Good understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations
  • Understanding of the correct application of manual handling techniques and working at heights
  • Understanding of the quality aspects of service procedure and audits
  • Understanding of confidentiality requirements

Desirable

  • Understanding of PLACE audit process

Skills

Essential

  • Personal skills

Desirable

  • Reliable, good time keeping, compassionate, team player able to work alone when required
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education including reading, writing and basic numeracy skills
  • Demonstrable knowledge of cleaning & CoSHH procedures
  • Understanding of basic maintenance tasks (e.g. changing bulbs and batteries)

Desirable

  • First Aid Training
  • NVQ 2 or equivalent experience in General Cleaning
  • NVQ 2 or equivalent experience in customer service

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 1 year Previous experience working in a domestic/maintenance services role within a Hospital/NHS environment

Desirable

  • Experience working in a secure environment
  • Experience escorting contractors and staff

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good knowledge of cleaning procedures
  • Good understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations
  • Understanding of the correct application of manual handling techniques and working at heights
  • Understanding of the quality aspects of service procedure and audits
  • Understanding of confidentiality requirements

Desirable

  • Understanding of PLACE audit process

Skills

Essential

  • Personal skills

Desirable

  • Reliable, good time keeping, compassionate, team player able to work alone when required

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.

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Broadmoor Hospital

Crowthrone

RG45 7EG


Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Broadmoor Hospital

Crowthrone

RG45 7EG


Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Building Manager

Peter Chennells

Peter.Chennells@westlondon.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

12 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£26,696 a year inclusive of all allowances

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

222-E&F-522-ROLL-A

Job locations

Broadmoor Hospital

Crowthrone

RG45 7EG


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