Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arrived to join the small domestic team at Victoria Infirmary, Northwich incorporating the new Cheshire & Merseyside Surgical Centre due to open in 2025.
Being a Hospital domestic / porter can be a very demanding, fast paced role. You will be expected to clean all areas within the Hospital, including high risk areas to a very high standard and assist with the transfer of patients / deliveries between the hospital's departments. You will be expected to wear PPE at all times (PPE will be provided by the Trust).
Vacancies available:
- Post 1 = 15 hours per week: working 2 x 7.5 hour shifts on a 7 day rota
Main duties of the job
To provide a cleaning service in public, patient and staff areas in compliance with NHS guidance for standards of cleanliness and in association with Departmental/Ward managers, housekeepers and supervisors, to ensure the delivery of a quality, patient focused service.Assist with the transfer of patients / deliveries between the hospital's departments.
You will need to be hard working, reliable and a good team player.
Although the hours are predominately based at Victoria Infirmary, you will need to be flexible and able to travel at short notice between other sites belonging to the Trust to assist with the changing demands of the service.
If you think this could be the role for you we would like to hear from you. Previous experience would be helpful, however, full training will be provided.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities of the Job:
- To provide and maintain cleaning services in all public, patient, staff and residential areas.
- To respond quickly to transfer Patients, equipment and deliveries between hospital departments, as requested by departmental Managers.
- To respond quickly and efficiently to cleaning requests following spillages
- To deliver specialist cleaning processes for furnishings, floorings and surfaces
- To clean general and patient equipment in accordance with agreed guidance from Infection Control, VIN managers and domestic supervisor.
- Complete written schedules of work and weekly stock / linen orders.
- To clean isolation areas, infection areas in accordance with Trust Infection Control Policy.
- To clean patient areas ready for re-occupancy.
- To assist in maintaining safe and tidy ward/department areas eg removing clutter, unwanted or out of date notices.
- To report problems with cleanliness to the domestic supervisor.
- To dispose of household, confidential and clinical waste in accordance with legislation and Trust policy.
- To maintain and clean manual and electrical cleaning equipment
- To be aware of the safety of other peoples property and belongings
Some of the Essential requirements of the Post:
- Good standard of general education, including Mathematics, and English Language & Literacy
- Experience of working in a healthcare area
- Experience of working with the general public
- Teamworking
- Good attendance record
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities of the Job:
- To provide and maintain cleaning services in all public, patient, staff and residential areas.
- To respond quickly to transfer Patients, equipment and deliveries between hospital departments, as requested by departmental Managers.
- To respond quickly and efficiently to cleaning requests following spillages
- To deliver specialist cleaning processes for furnishings, floorings and surfaces
- To clean general and patient equipment in accordance with agreed guidance from Infection Control, VIN managers and domestic supervisor.
- Complete written schedules of work and weekly stock / linen orders.
- To clean isolation areas, infection areas in accordance with Trust Infection Control Policy.
- To clean patient areas ready for re-occupancy.
- To assist in maintaining safe and tidy ward/department areas eg removing clutter, unwanted or out of date notices.
- To report problems with cleanliness to the domestic supervisor.
- To dispose of household, confidential and clinical waste in accordance with legislation and Trust policy.
- To maintain and clean manual and electrical cleaning equipment
- To be aware of the safety of other peoples property and belongings
Some of the Essential requirements of the Post:
- Good standard of general education, including Mathematics, and English Language & Literacy
- Experience of working in a healthcare area
- Experience of working with the general public
- Teamworking
- Good attendance record
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education, including mathematics and English language & literacy
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Health and Safety awareness
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Manual handling skills
- COSHH Awareness
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a domestic assistant
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education, including mathematics and English language & literacy
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Health and Safety awareness
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Manual handling skills
- COSHH Awareness
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a domestic assistant
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
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).
