University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Specialist Cleaner

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Job summary

The Parenteral Services Unit (PSU) of the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 2 Specialist Cleaner, who is keen to provide service support to our busy aseptic unit. The unit provides cytotoxic chemotherapy treatments and Parenteral Nutrition to the BHOC, St. Michael's Hospital, and the Bristol Royal Children's Hospital.

You will be joining our dynamic team of pharmacists, technicians and assistants at an exciting and challenging time in developing a first class aseptic service. You will be working alongside a team of 2 other specialist cleaners tohelp maintain our cleanroom standards.

Good communication & interpersonal skillswould beideal, and you must be motivated, flexible, adaptable, and able to work well in a team.Previous specialist cleaningexperience is not essential as full training will be given on employment.

This role is suitable for applications from school or college leavers, and anyone who is interested in working in this field. A visit to the department prior to, or whilst applying for this post is highly recommended.

Main duties of the job

  • Undertaking the specialist cleaning of the cleanroom areas and equipment, as defined by departmental standard operating procedures.
  • Supporting aseptic preparation activities include: daily record keeping; receipt, transfer, and storage of medicines, consumables and cleaning materials; delivery of products to wards; stock control; and maintenance of records.
  • All duties must be carried out in accordance with the standard operating procedures.
  • The post holder is to ensure all matters of concern are reported to the Lead or Senior Technicians/ Technical Officers and liaise with other members of the staff on cleanroom / support issues.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

28 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT-4919-MF

Job locations

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

  • Previous cleanroom experience.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • A good standard of English and Mathematics.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to follow written procedures.
  • Motivated.
  • Ability to work accurately and efficiently.
  • Good communication skills.
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

  • Previous cleanroom experience.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • A good standard of English and Mathematics.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to follow written procedures.
  • Motivated.
  • Ability to work accurately and efficiently.
  • Good communication skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational and Service Lead Pharmacy Technician

Emma Connett

Emma.Connett@uhbw.nhs.uk

01173424068

Details

Date posted

28 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-DT-4919-MF

Job locations

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED


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