Band 2 Mobile Deep Clean Assistant

Job summary

Are you looking for a stable and rewarding role and would you love to do a job that gives you an overwhelming feeling of satisfaction whilst working for a supportive NHS Trust? As an organisation, Leicester Partnership Trust recognises the important of work life balance, achieved through flexibility. We have a 37.5 hour vacancy for a Mobile position (transport provided) within our Estates and Facilities Directorate. Shifts are between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday. The Mobile Deep Clean Assistant is responsible for undertaking unsupervised thorough cleans of inpatient sites. This work will be undertaken at NHS properties throughout LPT. This will include premises and areas where patients have mental health or special needs and behavioural problems and therefore the post holder will be required to have an understanding of their needs. The post holder will ensure that Infection Control, COSHH and Health and Safety procedures are always followed. Candidates must have a valid UK Driving Licence for this role. Applicants are asked to bring their photo ID and right to work including proof of address to their interviews. Please note in cases where a high volume of applications are received for a post, the closing date may be brought forward. Therefore applicants are advised to submit their completed application form as early as possible. Contact Details: Carmina Matei, carmina.matei@nhs.net, 0116 2252704 or 0116 225611

Main duties of the job

To clean to prescribed work schedules and rotas for designated areas, as specified; To adhere to written procedures for check cleaning, damp dusting, damp mopping, full cleaning, periodic cleaning, spray cleaning and steam cleaning; To adhere to the Trust colour coding system to prevent contamination; To use cleaning equipment within designated areas in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974; To ensure the correct economical use of materials and equipment, seeking advice from the Facilities Supervisor when in doubt; To handle waste (including clinical and infected) in compliance with Trust policies and procedures; To ensure the safe storage of all equipment and materials; To report to the Deep Clean Mobile Facilities Supervisor any mechanical defects, any equipment in need of repair and any mishaps or untoward incidents; To conform to the requirements for the cleaning of body fluid spillages in non-patient areas and implement as required, Following the Infection Control Policy; The post holder will be reliable, flexible, well organised, self-motivated, has good interpersonal communication skills and is able to work effectively alone or as part of the team. Benefits Competitive salary including payments for unsocial hours, Saturday and Sunday enhanced pay Free car parking Paid induction & training Pension scheme 27 days paid holiday plus BH Access to Blue Light and health service discounts

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bradgate Mental Health Unit

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9EJ

LE3 9EJ

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bradgate Mental Health Unit

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9EJ

LE3 9EJ

Employer's website

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

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