Cleaning Assistant

ADMK Limited

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Job summary

Cleaning Assistant for evenings

Department: ADMK Domestics

Weekday post: Monday to Friday 16.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs

Band 2 - £23,615 per annum, pro rata,with enhancements for unsocial hours.

We are looking for two 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 Radiotherapy Centre clean with general duties vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning the patient bed areas, sanitary fittings and emptying waste bins.

You can expect a generous reward package which includes

  • Enhancements paid for week-end, 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

Interview: w/c 03.02.2025

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job

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 times.

Domestic staff are expected to have a flexible approach in respect of work areas and tasks to suit the needs of the hospital.

Domestic staff have a responsibility to ensure a safe place of work for themselves and other users.

General appearance and attitude to work are very important, as every member of the team is a direct reflection of the Department

Comply with all relevant policies and procedures.

Maintain specific knowledge base and be open to develop new skills

Respect equality and diversity across all areas of working practice and communications with staff, service users and other stakeholders.

Engage in recycling and energy saving initiatives to support the Hospital environmental policy.

Appropriate use of security systems

Comply with instructions and legislation i.e., manual handling, COSHH, IPC

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. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

Free on-site parkingFree tea and coffeeGreat flexible workingopportunitiesDiscounted gym membershipGenerous annual leave and pension schemeOn site nursery (chargeable)Extensive staff health and well-being programme

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 development including a new surgical ward.

Date posted

17 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

430-ADMK26A-A

Job locations

43A W62517 ADMK Domestics (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Floor Cleaning Duties

Suction clean & dust control sweeping

Damp and wet mopping

Spray cleaning & buffing

Mechanical floor cleaning/scrubbing

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

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

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

Floor Cleaning Duties

Suction clean & dust control sweeping

Damp and wet mopping

Spray cleaning & buffing

Mechanical floor cleaning/scrubbing

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

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

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

Personal and people development

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Well organised

Communication

Essential

  • Good verbal skills to communicate to a variety of people
  • Good written skills & be able to complete requests for stock, leave messages for supervisors etc.
  • Ability to use pager and phone

Specific requirements

Essential

  • Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
  • Ability to use a variety of cleaning machinery
  • Able to identify most pressing tasks within scope of normal schedule
  • Be able to deal with distressing and emotional situations
  • Be receptive to new ways of working and contribute to team output
  • Able to work in dirty and occasionally unpleasant conditions
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

Personal and people development

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Well organised

Communication

Essential

  • Good verbal skills to communicate to a variety of people
  • Good written skills & be able to complete requests for stock, leave messages for supervisors etc.
  • Ability to use pager and phone

Specific requirements

Essential

  • Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
  • Ability to use a variety of cleaning machinery
  • Able to identify most pressing tasks within scope of normal schedule
  • Be able to deal with distressing and emotional situations
  • Be receptive to new ways of working and contribute to team output
  • Able to work in dirty and occasionally unpleasant conditions

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

ADMK Limited

Address

43A W62517 ADMK Domestics (Dept)

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

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

17 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

430-ADMK26A-A

Job locations

43A W62517 ADMK Domestics (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


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