Job summary
Bank Domestic Cleaning Operative
Working hours:
Mon - Fri 0800 - 1600
Mon - Fri 1600 - 2000
Mon - Fri 2200 - 0600
Sat & Sun 0800 - 2000
We are looking for expert Domestic Assistants who are always helpful, welcoming and enjoy working in a team to join our in-house Bank at Great Ormond Street Hospital in central London. You will be required to maintain the hospital standards of cleanliness to ensure that all cleaning tasks carried are out in accordance with NHS Cleaning standards.
Hours
Essential requirements
- Basic Numerate & Literate Skills
- Knowledge of cleaning products i.e. COSHH
- Previous domestic experience
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control
- Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge of using heavy duty cleaning equipment
Main duties of the job
Your duties will include (but not limited to)-
- Dusting low & high, vacuuming & washing down all areas
- Cleaning of any glass partitions
- Cleaning of Toilets, Bathrooms, Shower Rooms & Basins
- Restocking of all soaps, handtowels & toilet paper
- Emptying & cleaning of waste bins
- Cleaning of dining rooms, tables & chair
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
Desirable
- Evidence of training in relation to infection control
- Evidence of continuous personal development
- Evidence of training in relation to domestic services
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Use electronic packages to access information
Desirable
- Experience of cleaning and domestic services
- Experience of operating cleaning equipment
- Knowledge of COSHH and cleaning agents
- Experience of working with service policies and procedures
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work with a wide variety of staff
- Ability to work in a flexible manner
- Ability to work in a team and as an individual
- Ability to work in accordance with service policies and procedures
Our Always Values
Essential
- Always welcoming - positive, polite, prompt, responsive
- Always helpful - respectful, supportive, approachable; caring
- Always expert - up-to-date knowledge, strive to provide a quality service, proactive
- Always one team - informative, mindful, appreciative, open, honest
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team
Person Specification
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
Desirable
- Evidence of training in relation to infection control
- Evidence of continuous personal development
- Evidence of training in relation to domestic services
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Use electronic packages to access information
Desirable
- Experience of cleaning and domestic services
- Experience of operating cleaning equipment
- Knowledge of COSHH and cleaning agents
- Experience of working with service policies and procedures
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work with a wide variety of staff
- Ability to work in a flexible manner
- Ability to work in a team and as an individual
- Ability to work in accordance with service policies and procedures
Our Always Values
Essential
- Always welcoming - positive, polite, prompt, responsive
- Always helpful - respectful, supportive, approachable; caring
- Always expert - up-to-date knowledge, strive to provide a quality service, proactive
- Always one team - informative, mindful, appreciative, open, honest
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
