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.
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.