Job summary
We are looking to appoint 2 highly enthusiastic domestic assistants to join our team at Hexham General Hospital, working in our new Operating Department.
We have 2 posts available, 1 full time 37.5 hrs per week and 1 post 25 hrs per week. Please specify on your application which post you are interested in.
The working hours are between 6am and 8pm, with various shift patterns.
- It is essential that you have effective communication skills both written and verbal.
- Previous domestic experience is essential.
- Experience within the healthcare setting is desirable.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received
"Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made."
Main duties of the job
- To ensure the operating theatres and surrounding areas are clean using specialised equipment (i.e. scrubber, pick up, buffer) and renewing disposables where necessary.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To clean operating theatres and the surrounding department. To act as a porter to take the patient to and from the operating theatres as necessary.
- Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.
- Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present.
- Cleaning of the operating theatres including canopies.
- Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point.
- Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas.
- Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails.
- Cleaning of internal glass.
- Taking down and putting up of curtains.
- Scheduled cleaning of chairs.
- To wash walls (shoulder height) fitting and windows where required.
- Use all equipment and materials in a correct and safe manner.
- Report all faults queries or problems to the Department Manager.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas.
- Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage.
- Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, fire drills, hygiene, the requirements of the health and safety at Work regulations and other courses as deemed necessary for the efficient working of the department.
- Any other duties as deemed appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To clean operating theatres and the surrounding department. To act as a porter to take the patient to and from the operating theatres as necessary.
- Cleaning of floor areas as scheduled by means of vacuuming, mopping, buffing and spray cleaning.
- Undertake deep cleans in areas where infection is present.
- Cleaning of the operating theatres including canopies.
- Removal of rubbish including domestic and clinical waste from designated areas to disposal point.
- Cleaning of sanitary areas, toilet, sinks, shower cubicles and staff changing areas.
- Damp dusting of all surfaces, ledges, shelves, curtain rails.
- Cleaning of internal glass.
- Taking down and putting up of curtains.
- Scheduled cleaning of chairs.
- To wash walls (shoulder height) fitting and windows where required.
- Use all equipment and materials in a correct and safe manner.
- Report all faults queries or problems to the Department Manager.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all work areas.
- Carry out any urgent spot cleaning and spillage.
- Participate in training programmes relevant to efficiency, fire drills, hygiene, the requirements of the health and safety at Work regulations and other courses as deemed necessary for the efficient working of the department.
- Any other duties as deemed appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic COSHH and Health & Safety Training must be achieved within 6 months of start date
- Basic Numerate & Literate Skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of cleaning products i.e. COSHH
- Previous domestic experience
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control
Desirable
- Knowledge of cleaning infected areas e.g. MRSA
- Knowledge of using heavy duty cleaning equipment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic COSHH and Health & Safety Training must be achieved within 6 months of start date
- Basic Numerate & Literate Skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 1 or 2 or equivalent
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of cleaning products i.e. COSHH
- Previous domestic experience
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control
Desirable
- Knowledge of cleaning infected areas e.g. MRSA
- Knowledge of using heavy duty cleaning equipment
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).
