Job summary
Synchronicity Care
Limited (SCL) are a wholly owned subsidiary company of County Durham and
Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT).
Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) provides a range of non-clinical
Estates, Facilities and Procurement services to CDDFT.
An excellent opportunity has arisen within Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) for an
enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed individual to influence and
contribute as part of the Domestic Services Team at Darlington Memorial
Hospital.
Domestic Assistants are important members of the team who
assist with maintaining a clean and welcoming environment over a 24/7 period
for patients, staff and visitors within a busy acute hospital. The successful
applicant should preferably have previous cleaning experience in a healthcare
environment however full training will be provided and all successful post
holders will be expected to work towards gaining a NVQ Level 2 Certificate in
Cleaning and Support Services .
All post holders will be subject
to a 6 month probationary period.
The rota for the postion is a 2
week working pattern as follows:
Week 1 - Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
10am until 8pm
Week 2 - Wed, Sat, Sun 10am until
8pm
Main duties of the job
Successful post holders will be required to carry out
specific cleaning and other related duties following set procedures and
standards to maintain the levels of cleanliness throughout the hospital environment.
They will be required to work as part of a team and have the
ability to use a degree of initiative to prioritise and organise the daily
duties, whilst maintaining a professional approach at all times regardless of
the situation.
They will ensure that communicaton channels are maintained
between appropirate staff, visitors and patient groups with regard to
departmental cleaning hygiene.
Post holders will be also be expected to be flexible to the
needs of the service ensuring that a continuity of service is maintained whilst
adhering to all relevant policies and procedures.
They will have the ability to work unsupervised,
be caring, flexible and reliable and have good levels of personal hygiene.
About us
SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.
SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:
- A Competitive salary
- Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
- Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
- Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
undertake cleaning duties as detailed within the domestic method statements,
following cleaning schedules and COSHH guidelines.
Ensure
compliance with all aspects of Health & Safety legalisations and correct
use of PPE.
To maintain
the hospital environment as laid down in the National standards of Cleanliness.
Undertake
rectifications from the cleaning audit action plans and showing continually
improvement.
Assist
with beverage service as required and agreed.
Thorough and
hygienic cleaning of all domestic equipment and storage areas
To attend
Trust or required training courses that is relevant to the post as a domestic.
Request
and replenish of all cleaning products
through effective stock ordering
Maintain
a high level of personal hygiene
Adherence
to all Trust / Synchronicity Care
Limited (SCL) and Departmental policies and procedures.
Checking
of all equipment before use and report any faults and defects to
supervisor/manager
Recording
and maintaining records as required
Reporting
of any estates issues that have an impact on the cleaning services that you
provide.
Undertake
any other domestic orientated duties as required.
Specialist Cleaning Activities
To
undertake any specialised cleaning (HPV cleaning) as and when instructed by a
supervisor or manager following appropriate protocols and completion of
associated documentation.
The post holder is required to commit to delivering the
actions in the Trusts Behaviours Framework:
Working together for patients
Patients come first in everything we do. We fully involve
patients, staff, families, carers, communities, and professionals inside and
outside the NHS. We speak up when things
go wrong.
Respect and Dignity.
We value every person whether patient, their families or
carers, or staff as an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments
in life, and seek to understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.
Commitment to quality of care.
We earn the trust placed in us by insisting on quality and
striving to get the basics of quality of care safety, effectiveness and
patient experience right every time.
Compassion.
We ensure that compassion is central to the care we provide
and respond with humanity and kindness to each persons pain, distress, anxiety
or need.
Improving lives.
We strive to improve health and wellbeing and peoples
experiences of the NHS.
Everyone counts.
We maximise our resources for the benefit of the
whole community, and make sure nobody is discriminated against or left behind.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
undertake cleaning duties as detailed within the domestic method statements,
following cleaning schedules and COSHH guidelines.
Ensure
compliance with all aspects of Health & Safety legalisations and correct
use of PPE.
To maintain
the hospital environment as laid down in the National standards of Cleanliness.
Undertake
rectifications from the cleaning audit action plans and showing continually
improvement.
Assist
with beverage service as required and agreed.
Thorough and
hygienic cleaning of all domestic equipment and storage areas
To attend
Trust or required training courses that is relevant to the post as a domestic.
Request
and replenish of all cleaning products
through effective stock ordering
Maintain
a high level of personal hygiene
Adherence
to all Trust / Synchronicity Care
Limited (SCL) and Departmental policies and procedures.
Checking
of all equipment before use and report any faults and defects to
supervisor/manager
Recording
and maintaining records as required
Reporting
of any estates issues that have an impact on the cleaning services that you
provide.
Undertake
any other domestic orientated duties as required.
Specialist Cleaning Activities
To
undertake any specialised cleaning (HPV cleaning) as and when instructed by a
supervisor or manager following appropriate protocols and completion of
associated documentation.
The post holder is required to commit to delivering the
actions in the Trusts Behaviours Framework:
Working together for patients
Patients come first in everything we do. We fully involve
patients, staff, families, carers, communities, and professionals inside and
outside the NHS. We speak up when things
go wrong.
Respect and Dignity.
We value every person whether patient, their families or
carers, or staff as an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments
in life, and seek to understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.
Commitment to quality of care.
We earn the trust placed in us by insisting on quality and
striving to get the basics of quality of care safety, effectiveness and
patient experience right every time.
Compassion.
We ensure that compassion is central to the care we provide
and respond with humanity and kindness to each persons pain, distress, anxiety
or need.
Improving lives.
We strive to improve health and wellbeing and peoples
experiences of the NHS.
Everyone counts.
We maximise our resources for the benefit of the
whole community, and make sure nobody is discriminated against or left behind.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a domestic/housekeeper
Desirable
- Experience of working as a domestic in a healthcare environment. Experience of working in a multi professional team.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Must be caring, flexible and reliable and have good levels of personal hygiene.
Desirable
- The ability to work unsupervised
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Must be able to work within a caring, confidential environment and the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team in a busy environment
Desirable
- Understanding of the National Standards of Cleanliness
Qualifications
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate a reasonable secondary education.
- Basic understanding of Health & Safety issues and COSSH
Desirable
- Previous experience in this type of work would be preferable. Must have NVQ 2 in Support Services or Customer Care or be willing to work towards
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a domestic/housekeeper
Desirable
- Experience of working as a domestic in a healthcare environment. Experience of working in a multi professional team.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Must be caring, flexible and reliable and have good levels of personal hygiene.
Desirable
- The ability to work unsupervised
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Must be able to work within a caring, confidential environment and the ability to work on their own as well as part of a team in a busy environment
Desirable
- Understanding of the National Standards of Cleanliness
Qualifications
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate a reasonable secondary education.
- Basic understanding of Health & Safety issues and COSSH
Desirable
- Previous experience in this type of work would be preferable. Must have NVQ 2 in Support Services or Customer Care or be willing to work towards
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.
