Job summary
Domestic Assistant
Department: ADMK Domestics
Band 2 - £23,615 Per annum, pro rata if part time with enhancements for unsocial hours
Hours: Position 1 Monday to Friday 10.00 hours to 16.00 hours. Position 2 16.00 hours to 21.00 hours
We are looking for Domestic staff to join the existing team to provide a high-quality cleaning service at Milton Keynes University hospital new Radiotherapy Centre. The Centre will bring the hospital's cancer and radiotherapy services under one roof in a modern dedicated space.
You will keep the new Cancer Centre clean with general duties vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning the patient bed areas, sanitary fittings and emptying waste bins.
The post holder is required to carry out duties as instructed to the required standard, to ensure the hospital is a clean, safe and welcoming environment at all timesInterview: 09 October 2024
Main duties of the job
Floor Cleaning Duties
Suction clean & dust control sweeping
Damp and wet mopping
Spray cleaning & buffing
Mechanical floor cleaning/scrubbing
Stripping & re-polishing
Carpet shampoo & stain removal
Wet suction of floors
Move wheeled and lightweight furniture where required
High and low dusting
Floor cleaning duties (as above)
Deep Cleaning/Periodic Cleaning
In accordance with hospital policy & work instruction
Exit & Terminal Cleans
In accordance with hospital policy & work instruction
Other Duties
Curtain changes
Cleaning of cleaning equipment and signage
Laundry duties
Fault reporting in machinery and equipment
Accident reporting
Stock taking and ensure stock levels are sufficient to carry out work
Window/glass cleaning (internal)
Art & sculptures cleaning
Bin stores
Pre-occupancy cleans
Emergency/escalation cleaning
Water flushing and records
Ad hoc cleans as requested
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. We appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Enhancements paid for weekend, bank holiday and evening work
- 27 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time posts)
- Nest pension scheme
- Free uniform
- Free Tea & Coffee
- Free parking
- On-site restaurant
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be
rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and are committed to equal opportunities, we proactively welcome applications from underrepresented groups in our community.
Thank you for your interest in our hospital.
We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications.
Milton Keynes is the fastest growing and most successful city in the country (visit http://www.destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk/) for which we provide Emergency Medicine (including Paediatrics) from minor injury to major trauma, Critical Care, Cancer Services, General Surgery & Medicine, Womens & Children Services (including Maternity, Paediatrics & Neonatal) and Renal Services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and are committed to equal opportunities, we proactively welcome applications from underrepresented groups in our community.
Thank you for your interest in our hospital.
We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications.
Milton Keynes is the fastest growing and most successful city in the country (visit http://www.destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk/) for which we provide Emergency Medicine (including Paediatrics) from minor injury to major trauma, Critical Care, Cancer Services, General Surgery & Medicine, Womens & Children Services (including Maternity, Paediatrics & Neonatal) and Renal Services.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- General education to GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- Basic food hygiene certificate
- NVQ level 2 Cleaning
- Basic infection Control certificate
Experience
Essential
- Previous cleaning experience
Desirable
- Customer service experience
- Infection control experience
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- High level of personal hygiene
- Flexible approach to the demands of the post
- Good time management skills
- Ability to follow instructions with minimal day to day supervision after initial training
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- General education to GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- Basic food hygiene certificate
- NVQ level 2 Cleaning
- Basic infection Control certificate
Experience
Essential
- Previous cleaning experience
Desirable
- Customer service experience
- Infection control experience
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- High level of personal hygiene
- Flexible approach to the demands of the post
- Good time management skills
- Ability to follow instructions with minimal day to day supervision after initial training
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).
Employer details
Employer name
ADMK Limited
Address
43A W62517 ADMK Domestics (Dept)
Milton Keynes Hospital, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes MK6 5LD
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
Employer's website
https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)