Job summary
Part-Time - 20 Hours Per Week
We are seeking to recruit a Healthcare cleaning operative with a positive and conscientious attitude, to work as part of a housekeeping and domestic service team.
Cleanliness and hygiene in healthcare environments is paramount, therefore we are looking to appoint staff who are ambitious, motivated and take pride in the work they do. The range of duties and responsibilities of the posts focus on the demands of always delivering excellent standards of cleanliness.
We are looking to recruit hard working, enthusiastic individuals to join our Domestic Services Team at Lyndhurst Unit, Halifax. The successful post holder will be part of a team working within an integrated Facilities Services department, offering a high quality, flexible and customer focused service.
The Healthcare cleaning operative is an important member of the team who helps provide a range of duties across the Trust in a professional manner.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients
Main duties of the job
Successful post holders will be required to carry out specific cleaning and other related duties to set procedures and standards. You will be required to work as part of a team and can use a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise the daily duties, whilst always maintaining a professional approach regardless of the situation.
Cleaning experience is desirable although full training will be given. Responsibilities will include general cleaning tasks such as the disposal of refuse, high/low dusting, cleaning sanitary areas, wet mopping, cleaning of patient equipment, etc. Staff uniform will be provided.
The Healthcare cleaning operative is an important member of the team who helps provide a range of duties across the Trust in a professional manner.
Successful post holders will be required to carry out specific cleaning and other related duties to set procedures and standards. You will be required to work as part of a team and can use a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise the daily duties, whilst always maintaining a professional approach regardless of the situation.
This job involves working on a rota system working 4 x 5hr shifts per week this is to include weekends and all bank holidays and must be flexible to be able to cover sickness and annual leave.
Shifts are: 08:00 - 13:00, 12:30 - 17:30
Regrettably, we are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship for this role due to the salary falling below the UKVI minimum visa salary threshold
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be part of a comprehensive domestic cleaning service at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
- Perform domestic duties including deep clean in line with National Cleaning Standards and Operational Procedures.
- Assist in the provision and maintenance of a high quality, customer responsive service by providing general linen service duties.
Key Result Areas:
- To be responsible to a high standard of cleanliness in clinical areas, offices, public areas and external areas using the appropriate recognised cleaning methods.
- Responsible for identifying areas to be cleaned, plan and organise a cleaning programme with relevant ward or departmental staff, ensuring patient, staff and visitor safety is not compromised.
- Operating cleaning equipment, machinery in accordance with manufacturers instruction ensuring that it is in a good clean working order, reporting faults immediately to supervisor.
- Use the correct use of PPE appropriate to the area and task undertaken in line with Trust policies. Ensuring the colour coded equipment used is appropriate to the area and task undertaken.
- Change curtains on rotation or in the event of infection.
- Follow policy and run all water taps/showers in designated areas on a daily basis and record on checklist.
- Check out spot cleaning to ensure spillages and incidents are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, supported by clinical staff as appropriate.
- To adhere to all relevant COSHH assessments and safety data sheets when preparing, using and disposing of cleaning chemicals.
- To have a good understanding of COSHH and to report any issues to your supervisor.
- Assist patients to feel at ease in the hospital environment, responding to directional requests, referring enquiries to the appropriate staff.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Be part of a comprehensive domestic cleaning service at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
- Perform domestic duties including deep clean in line with National Cleaning Standards and Operational Procedures.
- Assist in the provision and maintenance of a high quality, customer responsive service by providing general linen service duties.
Key Result Areas:
- To be responsible to a high standard of cleanliness in clinical areas, offices, public areas and external areas using the appropriate recognised cleaning methods.
- Responsible for identifying areas to be cleaned, plan and organise a cleaning programme with relevant ward or departmental staff, ensuring patient, staff and visitor safety is not compromised.
- Operating cleaning equipment, machinery in accordance with manufacturers instruction ensuring that it is in a good clean working order, reporting faults immediately to supervisor.
- Use the correct use of PPE appropriate to the area and task undertaken in line with Trust policies. Ensuring the colour coded equipment used is appropriate to the area and task undertaken.
- Change curtains on rotation or in the event of infection.
- Follow policy and run all water taps/showers in designated areas on a daily basis and record on checklist.
- Check out spot cleaning to ensure spillages and incidents are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, supported by clinical staff as appropriate.
- To adhere to all relevant COSHH assessments and safety data sheets when preparing, using and disposing of cleaning chemicals.
- To have a good understanding of COSHH and to report any issues to your supervisor.
- Assist patients to feel at ease in the hospital environment, responding to directional requests, referring enquiries to the appropriate staff.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work on own or in a team on a regular basis without direct supervision
- A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability) (if applicable to work area)
Desirable
- Knowledge of cleaning within a large setting or healthcare establishment
- Knowledge of the potential of cross contamination within a healthcare setting
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy)
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Qualifications
Essential
- BICSc qualification, or willing to undertake and successfully complete within 12 months, or equivalent experience at Level 2
Desirable
- Good knowledge of Health and Safety
Training
Essential
- Experience of working within a customer focused environment
- Commitment to undertake relevant training commensurate to the job role
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to communicate with service users who may have behavioural issues or sever communication difficulties
- Ability to plan your own work on a regular basis
- Able to understand written and spoken instructions
- Deal with day to day workloads linked to hygiene procedures and be able to follow written cleaning instructions
- Be able to use heavy equipment on a regular basis
- Knowledge of COSHH
- Handle hazardous cleaning chemicals on a regular basis
- Knowledge of infection control in the cleaning environment or be willing to be trained
- Ability to use cleaning tools and assemble/dismantle cleaning equipment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Presentable, polite with a friendly manner
- Caring approach
- Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of the service
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Approachable and diplomatic
- Ability to rectify cleaning standards in a timely manner
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work on own or in a team on a regular basis without direct supervision
- A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability) (if applicable to work area)
Desirable
- Knowledge of cleaning within a large setting or healthcare establishment
- Knowledge of the potential of cross contamination within a healthcare setting
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy)
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Qualifications
Essential
- BICSc qualification, or willing to undertake and successfully complete within 12 months, or equivalent experience at Level 2
Desirable
- Good knowledge of Health and Safety
Training
Essential
- Experience of working within a customer focused environment
- Commitment to undertake relevant training commensurate to the job role
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to communicate with service users who may have behavioural issues or sever communication difficulties
- Ability to plan your own work on a regular basis
- Able to understand written and spoken instructions
- Deal with day to day workloads linked to hygiene procedures and be able to follow written cleaning instructions
- Be able to use heavy equipment on a regular basis
- Knowledge of COSHH
- Handle hazardous cleaning chemicals on a regular basis
- Knowledge of infection control in the cleaning environment or be willing to be trained
- Ability to use cleaning tools and assemble/dismantle cleaning equipment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Presentable, polite with a friendly manner
- Caring approach
- Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of the service
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Approachable and diplomatic
- Ability to rectify cleaning standards in a timely manner
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.
