Domestic Assistant

ADMK Limited

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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.

Date posted

26 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Per annum, pro rata if part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

430-ADMK23A

Job locations

43A W62517 ADMK Domestics (Dept)

Milton Keynes Hospital, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes MK6 5LD

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


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.

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

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)

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)

For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Manager

Douw Buys

Douw.Buys@mkuh.nhs.uk

Date posted

26 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year Per annum, pro rata if part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

430-ADMK23A

Job locations

43A W62517 ADMK Domestics (Dept)

Milton Keynes Hospital, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes MK6 5LD

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


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