Job summary
The post-holder will be a member of the Trust's Facilities team and will provide a comprehensive cleaning service for Pennine care Foundation Trust (PCFT). The Facilities Assistant (Domestic-HMR) will work across the Trusts inpatient areas which will include working on wards, clinics or admin areas.
A vacancy has arisen for a Facilities assistant (Domestic - HMR) at Birch Hill Hospital The post is 25 hours working 5 days out of 7 will include weekend working on a rota basis. The hours for the post are 8-30 - 2.30.
Main duties of the job
The Facilities Assistant (Domestic - HMR) is responsible for carrying out cleaning duties as outlined in the cleaning standards alongside nursing, estates and other site-based teams. Cleaning duties will be carried out in all areas including clinical, sanitary and administration areas, in accordance with the cleaning schedule for each area
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Facilities assistant ( Domestic- HMR) is responsible for carrying out cleaning duties as outlined in the cleaning standards alongside nursing, estates and other site-based teams. Cleaning duties will be carried out in all areas including clinical , sanitary and administration areas, in accordance with the cleaning schedule for each area.
The Facilities Assistant (Domestic-HMR) must:
Carry out tasks in line with Trust policy, national cleaning standards and local instruction.
Ensure that infection control , COSHH and health & safety procedures are always followed including:
Colour coding
Segregation of waste into the appropriate coloured bag.
Observance of moving and handling guidelines
The wearing of correct PPE
The clear display of wet floor signs as required
Following the risk assessments and method statements
Following all COSHH instructions when using cleaning chemicals.
Report any occurrence that may prevent cleaning duties from being carried out to the Supervisor or Manager.
Follow the cleaning schedules that are provided for each area to ensure the areas achieve the required levels of cleanliness at all times.
Ensure that cleaning equipment and machinery is stored correctly and left in a clean condition and to report any defects to the supervisor.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Facilities assistant ( Domestic- HMR) is responsible for carrying out cleaning duties as outlined in the cleaning standards alongside nursing, estates and other site-based teams. Cleaning duties will be carried out in all areas including clinical , sanitary and administration areas, in accordance with the cleaning schedule for each area.
The Facilities Assistant (Domestic-HMR) must:
Carry out tasks in line with Trust policy, national cleaning standards and local instruction.
Ensure that infection control , COSHH and health & safety procedures are always followed including:
Colour coding
Segregation of waste into the appropriate coloured bag.
Observance of moving and handling guidelines
The wearing of correct PPE
The clear display of wet floor signs as required
Following the risk assessments and method statements
Following all COSHH instructions when using cleaning chemicals.
Report any occurrence that may prevent cleaning duties from being carried out to the Supervisor or Manager.
Follow the cleaning schedules that are provided for each area to ensure the areas achieve the required levels of cleanliness at all times.
Ensure that cleaning equipment and machinery is stored correctly and left in a clean condition and to report any defects to the supervisor.
Person Specification
Experiance
Essential
- Experience of cleaning services
Desirable
- Experience of cleaning in a healthcare environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of H &S techiques
Desirable
- Kwowledge of NPSA colour coding system
Experiance
Essential
- Knowledge of domestic cleaning procdures
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Education
Essential
- NVQ 2 or equivalent cleaning services
Desirable
- Experience of cleaning services
Person Specification
Experiance
Essential
- Experience of cleaning services
Desirable
- Experience of cleaning in a healthcare environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of H &S techiques
Desirable
- Kwowledge of NPSA colour coding system
Experiance
Essential
- Knowledge of domestic cleaning procdures
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Education
Essential
- NVQ 2 or equivalent cleaning services
Desirable
- Experience of cleaning services
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).
