University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Cleaner

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Job summary

Domestic Services Department pride ourselves on the high standards of cleanliness throughout our services. Healthcare Cleaners are a valued member of the Healthcare Team and are respected for the work they do.

Healthcare Cleaners provide a range of cleaning duties across the Trust and support services to ensure a safe, efficient and effective service to all patients, staff and visitors is delivered.

Main duties of the job

Basic knowledge of cleaning standards and previous experience of working in a hospital environment, which can include wards, outpatient /clinical areas.

You must be able to work alone or as part of a team.

If you are proactive and think you can help us to maintain our standards and contribute to the positive experience of our patients, we would like to invite you to apply.

Deliver the highest standards of cleaning service to the ward at all times observing work schedules and The National Specifications for cleanliness in the NHS requirements.

Changing window nets, curtains, screen and bed curtains wipe/wash net and shower curtains periodically the making of beds on residential areas.

Damp wiping of all furniture, fixtures and fittings, ledges, pipes, tiles, glass partition, walls, doors and panels, internal window blinds

The successful candidates will receive full induction training.

Closing date of applications: 10 February 2025

Interview date: 24 February 2025

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we canplay in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best ofhealth for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional CareTogetherOur fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to workas a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.In return we will offer:Development opportunities, both professional and leadership developmentOn-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership,onsite fitness classes, car schemesKey Facts:We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - anaverage of 2077 per week.An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest inthe country.Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operatingtheatres.We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinicaltrials and research opportunities for all staff.

Date posted

27 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

320-TWS-BUR-1769

Job locations

Sir Robert Peel Hospital

Plantation Lane

Tamworth

B78 3NG

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

General

Essential

Basic numeracy and literacy skills
Knowledge of cleaning procedures and manual handling techniques
Able to work as part of a team or on your own depending on service needs
Able to use initiative and common sense
Operate electrical and mechanical equipment safely
Ability to communicate with all levels of staff and members of the public
Have the ability to follow instructions

Desirable

Undertake relevant training
Have knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures
Have knowledge of infection control guidance and procedures

Person Specification

General

Essential

Basic numeracy and literacy skills
Knowledge of cleaning procedures and manual handling techniques
Able to work as part of a team or on your own depending on service needs
Able to use initiative and common sense
Operate electrical and mechanical equipment safely
Ability to communicate with all levels of staff and members of the public
Have the ability to follow instructions

Desirable

Undertake relevant training
Have knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures
Have knowledge of infection control guidance and procedures

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sir Robert Peel Hospital

Plantation Lane

Tamworth

B78 3NG

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sir Robert Peel Hospital

Plantation Lane

Tamworth

B78 3NG

Employer's website

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