Job summary
To assist in creating a clean and hygienic environment at all times, whilst providing a quality service to our users. To meet the needs of the Main Outpatient and Satellite unit and to meets the service needs at short notice. To meet the Trust's, Main OPD/Sat unit cleaning plan by adhering to the cleaning frequencies and schedules, as set out by the National standards of cleanliness. Provide effective input into the work of the Trust, to support the achievement of our visions and values.
Main duties of the job
1) Communicates with colleagues in connection with own job role. Requires Customer Care awareness.
2) To liaise with Matron/Managers daily and act upon any specific tasks
required.
3) To work with any new starters, demonstrating tasks and methods of work.
4) Report any equipment faults or health and safety issues via the Line Manager as and when they arise.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K).
The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,000 members of staff.
A wide range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance.
With the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust became a strategic partner in Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester 'places' and is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside partnership, caring for a population of over 2.7million.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign.Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been included in the Government's 'New Hospital Programme' to replace the current estate and enable the transformation of healthcare for our community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communicates with colleagues in connection with own job role. Requires Customer Care awareness.
To liaise with Matron/Managers daily and act upon any specific tasks
required.
To work with any new starters, demonstrating tasks and methods of work.
Report any equipment faults or health and safety issues via the Line Manager as and when they arise.
Organise own day-to-day work tasks in relation to cleaning and as determined by Line Manager.
Participate in Trust mandatory training and any departmental specific training.
Knowledge of specific cleaning procedures and standards, including cleaning materials, cleaning frequencies, cleaning tasks, cleaning equipment, COSHH and Health and Safety (as indicated within Trusts Cleaning Protocols and Training / Induction Sessions).
To ensure that the operating of associated cleaning equipment (e.g. buffing machine, vacuum cleaner etc.) and the use of cleaning materials and other associated tasks which may be a hazard to oneself or others are carried out in a safe manner in accordance with Trust Cleaning Training Protocols, Health and Safety, Control of Infection and COSHH Risk Assessments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communicates with colleagues in connection with own job role. Requires Customer Care awareness.
To liaise with Matron/Managers daily and act upon any specific tasks
required.
To work with any new starters, demonstrating tasks and methods of work.
Report any equipment faults or health and safety issues via the Line Manager as and when they arise.
Organise own day-to-day work tasks in relation to cleaning and as determined by Line Manager.
Participate in Trust mandatory training and any departmental specific training.
Knowledge of specific cleaning procedures and standards, including cleaning materials, cleaning frequencies, cleaning tasks, cleaning equipment, COSHH and Health and Safety (as indicated within Trusts Cleaning Protocols and Training / Induction Sessions).
To ensure that the operating of associated cleaning equipment (e.g. buffing machine, vacuum cleaner etc.) and the use of cleaning materials and other associated tasks which may be a hazard to oneself or others are carried out in a safe manner in accordance with Trust Cleaning Training Protocols, Health and Safety, Control of Infection and COSHH Risk Assessments.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Good general education of english and maths
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
- Cleaning services training
- Knowledge of national specification for cleaning and monitoring procedures
Skills
Essential
- Ability to operate machinery to carry out cleaning tasks
- Health and safety awareness
- Ability to demonstrate self motivation and work independently as well as in a team
Desirable
- Manual handling skills
- COSHH awareness
- Customer service
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Putting patients first
- Commitment to quality and safety
- Respect, dignity and compassion
Desirable
- Take personal responsibility
- Act as a role model
- Value and appreciate contribution of others
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Good general education of english and maths
- Experience working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working with the general public
Desirable
- Cleaning services training
- Knowledge of national specification for cleaning and monitoring procedures
Skills
Essential
- Ability to operate machinery to carry out cleaning tasks
- Health and safety awareness
- Ability to demonstrate self motivation and work independently as well as in a team
Desirable
- Manual handling skills
- COSHH awareness
- Customer service
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Putting patients first
- Commitment to quality and safety
- Respect, dignity and compassion
Desirable
- Take personal responsibility
- Act as a role model
- Value and appreciate contribution of others
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).
