Job summary
Interviews will be held through an invite only recruitment day
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Bassetlaw in this varied and interesting role within the Services Department.
Enhancements for Bank Holiday and Weekend work are offered as a part of this role.
3 x 25 Hour Relief Worker - 25 Hours Per Week, 5 Days over 7 Working between the hours of 06.00 - 22.00 . Includes Weekends and Bank Holidays
17.5 Hour Relief Worker - 17.5 Hours Per Week, 5 Days over 7 Working between the hours of 06.00 - 22.00 . Includes Weekends and Bank Holiday
27.5 Hour Relief- 27.5 Hours Per Week, 5 Days over 7 Working between the hours of 06.00 - 22.00 . Includes Weekends and Bank Holidays
Main duties of the job
General Duties - Service Assistants undertake all appropriate cleaning duties within the hospital maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in the hospital.
This is a physically demanding role with elements of carrying, lifting & moving items. Therefore, the person undertaking this role will need to be relatively physically fit.
Previous experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be given.
About us
We believe that the best care to our patients and community is provided by a professional and motivated team, so we invest heavily in training and education. There will also be lots of opportunities to support your development and improve your skills.
At Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust you'll be rewarded by a team that's proud to support its staff in all aspects of their lives. If you are up to the challenge, submit an application to become part of team DBTH.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities in order to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Carry out daily cleaning in line with agreed cleaning schedules.
- Implement infection control procedures for cleaning.
- Carry out deep cleaning tasks (excluding HPV disinfecting).
- Remove and replace curtains.
- Collect and clear after meal service.
- Serve beverages to patients breakfast, mid-morning, lunch mid-afternoon and supper.
- Collect wash and replenish water jugs and glasses.
- Report repairs and faults to the Estates Help Desk.
- Secondary respondent to Fire and the Major Incident Plan.
- Remove and transport waste to designated store areas.
- To follow Trust Policies, Procedures and Department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Complete clerical duties - self audit forms.
- To use technology bleeps, pagers, touch screen devices.
- Patient movement wheelchair, trolley, bed.
- Collect, change and replace medical gas bottles.
- Deliver and move equipment/product around the site.
- Collect and deliver specimens/pharmacy.
The prevention and control of infection is an integral part of the role of all health care personnel. Staff members, in conjunction with all relevant professionals will contribute to the prevention and control of infection through standard infection control practices and compliance with the Trust's infection control policies in order to ensure the highest quality of care to patients.
If your normal duties are directly or indirectly concerned with patient care you must ensure you receive sufficient training, information and supervision on the measures required to prevent and control risks of infection.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, but indicates the main ones attached to the post. It may be amended at a future time after discussion to take account of changing patterns of service and management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Carry out daily cleaning in line with agreed cleaning schedules.
- Implement infection control procedures for cleaning.
- Carry out deep cleaning tasks (excluding HPV disinfecting).
- Remove and replace curtains.
- Collect and clear after meal service.
- Serve beverages to patients breakfast, mid-morning, lunch mid-afternoon and supper.
- Collect wash and replenish water jugs and glasses.
- Report repairs and faults to the Estates Help Desk.
- Secondary respondent to Fire and the Major Incident Plan.
- Remove and transport waste to designated store areas.
- To follow Trust Policies, Procedures and Department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Complete clerical duties - self audit forms.
- To use technology bleeps, pagers, touch screen devices.
- Patient movement wheelchair, trolley, bed.
- Collect, change and replace medical gas bottles.
- Deliver and move equipment/product around the site.
- Collect and deliver specimens/pharmacy.
The prevention and control of infection is an integral part of the role of all health care personnel. Staff members, in conjunction with all relevant professionals will contribute to the prevention and control of infection through standard infection control practices and compliance with the Trust's infection control policies in order to ensure the highest quality of care to patients.
If your normal duties are directly or indirectly concerned with patient care you must ensure you receive sufficient training, information and supervision on the measures required to prevent and control risks of infection.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, but indicates the main ones attached to the post. It may be amended at a future time after discussion to take account of changing patterns of service and management.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Researching Service Assistant Role
Desirable
- Previous experience of professional cleaning, catering, working with the public, eg, customer services, retail
- Experience/knowledge of Decontamination, e.g, Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour/UVA
Eligibility/Qualifications/Tra
Essential
- Communicates clearly in writing
- Numerate and literate
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- IT Skills, Experience of using software systems
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of customer care skills
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of cleaning
- Can demonstrate an understanding of health & safety
Desirable
- Awareness of Infection Prevention & Control
- Knowledge of COSHH
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Researching Service Assistant Role
Desirable
- Previous experience of professional cleaning, catering, working with the public, eg, customer services, retail
- Experience/knowledge of Decontamination, e.g, Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour/UVA
Eligibility/Qualifications/Tra
Essential
- Communicates clearly in writing
- Numerate and literate
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- IT Skills, Experience of using software systems
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Knowledge of customer care skills
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of cleaning
- Can demonstrate an understanding of health & safety
Desirable
- Awareness of Infection Prevention & Control
- Knowledge of COSHH
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.
