Job summary
** Please note this advert may be closed earlier than the advertised closing date **
** Please note that this role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. **
A window cleaner supports the Trust by providing a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our patients, staff, and visitors.
Working to the National Standards of Cleanliness and Trust policy and procedures this role will involve general cleaning in both clinical and non-clinical areas.
If you are considering a career in the NHS or looking for a change, if you are highly motivated, have a can-do attitude and enjoy meeting people, then we invite you to apply for the position and join our team.
We have 1 full time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 15.00pm..
Main duties of the job
You will be working within the specialist cleaning team to provide an efficient and effective service by cleaning internal windows and ad-hoc cleaning requests from other areas. You may also be required to assist the HPV Cleaning Operatives if required. Full training will be given.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To clean internal glass surfaces to a high
standard in line with cleaning schedule / Health and safety guidance.
To assist Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV)
Operatives in the pre and post set up of rooms if required.
Ad Hoc cleaning requests made by the Quality
Assurance Manager to assist in improvement plans, as availability allows.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To clean internal glass surfaces to a high
standard in line with cleaning schedule / Health and safety guidance.
To assist Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour (HPV)
Operatives in the pre and post set up of rooms if required.
Ad Hoc cleaning requests made by the Quality
Assurance Manager to assist in improvement plans, as availability allows.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of basic PC systems
- Awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Awareness of Health & Safety issues
- Awareness of Moving & Handling issues.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Friendly, respectful of colleagues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education in English and Maths.
Experience
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines.
- Ability to work well as part of the team. Across site.
- Ability to work flexibly, quickly and accurately.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Previous Window cleaning experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Maintain a safe working environment for self and others
- Willingness to take on tasks
Desirable
- Record of efficiency,
- Good communication and positive contributions to previous employment
- Proven record of excellent filing and organisational skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening.
- Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service.
- Understanding of need to maintain confidentiality.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of basic PC systems
- Awareness of own limitations.
Desirable
- Awareness of Health & Safety issues
- Awareness of Moving & Handling issues.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Friendly, respectful of colleagues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education in English and Maths.
Experience
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines.
- Ability to work well as part of the team. Across site.
- Ability to work flexibly, quickly and accurately.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Previous Window cleaning experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Maintain a safe working environment for self and others
- Willingness to take on tasks
Desirable
- Record of efficiency,
- Good communication and positive contributions to previous employment
- Proven record of excellent filing and organisational skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening.
- Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service.
- Understanding of need to maintain confidentiality.
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).
