Domestic Assistant (Bank)

QE Facilities

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Job summary

To ensure that premises managed by QE Facilities Ltd are presented in such a manner as to promote an image of high standards of cleanliness, order, and patient/ client well-being. Specifically those areas within the job holder's responsibility are clean; maintenance needs are noted and reported; and that support is provided to ensure that patient and staff environments are maintained at an optimal level to enhance the patient experience.

We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.

Main duties of the job

Complete daily, weekly, and regular cleaning to include cleaning of all floor surfaces, paintwork, internal glass, fixtures and fittings as defined by QE Facilities Policy, Procedures and Service Level Agreements within the designated area(s)

Organise and remove waste materials from designated areas complying with defined waste procedures for both domestic and clinical waste

Carry out sanitary cleaning in all wet areas to include toilets, basins, baths, and shower cubicles.

Maintain, and replenish cleaning materials to all designated areas to include linen in selected locations

Respond to requests for remedial cleaning after incidents/ accidents in a timely fashion

Report building defects to ensure remedial action is taken

Prepare patient area for service of patient meals,

collection of cutlery and crockery following patient meal service the washing up of all items and storage at ward level

preparation and serving of patient beverages under the guidance of nursing staff

Linen change in on-call rooms and residential accommodation curtain change in all clinical areas.

Any other duties required within remit

About us

Develop and maintain a good rapport with Service Users - Nursing/Clinical Staff, Patients and Relatives being polite and courteous at all times.

Ability to work individually and as part of the wider team. Negotiate cleaning access as required with service users.

Maintain confidentiality at all times

Attend staff meetings and communication briefs as required.

Date posted

24 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,511 a year Per Annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

297-QEF-6942422

Job locations

queen elizabeth

sheriff hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Ability to make straightforward decisions on job-related issues as an individual and as part of the wider team

Follow cleaning schedules and complete cleaning tasks as detailed daily/weekly and periodic

Ability to use own initiative in response to variations in work routine seeking support as necessary

Demonstrate flexibility in terms of work area, and shift pattern to meet the needs of the service

Ensure safe storage of cleaning equipment and cleaning chemicals

Ensure delivery of cleaning materials and disposable items match delivery note, sign to record delivery

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ability to make straightforward decisions on job-related issues as an individual and as part of the wider team

Follow cleaning schedules and complete cleaning tasks as detailed daily/weekly and periodic

Ability to use own initiative in response to variations in work routine seeking support as necessary

Demonstrate flexibility in terms of work area, and shift pattern to meet the needs of the service

Ensure safe storage of cleaning equipment and cleaning chemicals

Ensure delivery of cleaning materials and disposable items match delivery note, sign to record delivery

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • domestic experience required
  • working with a hospital environment

Desirable

  • coshh knowledge
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • domestic experience required
  • working with a hospital environment

Desirable

  • coshh knowledge

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.

Employer details

Employer name

QE Facilities

Address

queen elizabeth

sheriff hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


Employer's website

https://www.qefacilities.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

QE Facilities

Address

queen elizabeth

sheriff hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


Employer's website

https://www.qefacilities.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

domestic services manager

julie holmes

julie.holmes39@nhs.net

01914452267

Date posted

24 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,511 a year Per Annum

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

297-QEF-6942422

Job locations

queen elizabeth

sheriff hill

Gateshead

NE9 6SX


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