Job description

Job responsibilities

Domestic Assistant

• Provide an efficient, high quality domestic service within clinical and non-clinical areas including cleaning of sanitary ware, treatment rooms, waiting areas, office areas, kitchen areas, mirrors, internal glass, high and low dusting, washing of tiled services and paintwork etc.
• Follow specific schedule of work relating to defined areas though post holders are required to have a flexible approach to a daily routine and can organise and prioritise their own day to day work.
• Escalate issues appropriately and via correct escalation process.
• Ensure all incidents are raised and recorded accurately and within required timeframes and via appropriate system. i.e., Datix
• Curtain changing (as per work schedule)
• Economic and safe use of cleaning agents following manufacturers recommended instructions.
• Care and safe use of mechanical equipment e.g., floor scrubbers etc
• Replenishing disposable items, e.g., hand towels, toilet rolls, soap etc and ensure correct storage of all cleaning agents and equipment.
• Disposal of waste in accordance with the Trust Waste Policy
• Accurate completion of all required documentation to support specific service processes e.g., Barrier or Terminal cleans.
• Accurate completion of own timesheet
• Respond to supervisory instruction regarding required rectifications following service associated audits.
• Comply with Infection Control guidelines and policy including colour coding system.
• Inform supervisor of requirements for work materials as required.
• Understanding and awareness of site security whilst undertaking own duties e.g., closing of windows and doors securely
• Wear protective clothing as supplied by the department.
• Maintaining equipment and materials in a clean and tidy condition and report any faulty equipment in a timely manner.
• Always ensure a smart and professional manner.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations.
• Attend all required Trust and service specific training.
• Demonstrate and explain working practices to new starters.

Porter

• To undertake a wide range of patient movement tasks, escorting Patients between wards and departments as instructed, using the assessed lift handling techniques and appropriate equipment.
• Delivery of Patient Food to and from ward and department, ensuring Food Safety practices are always observed.
• To carry out movement and distribution of supplies, linen, specimens, furniture, provisions, and cleaning products.
• Collection, transportation, and disposal of all categories of waste in accordance with legislation, policy and local procedure, and completion of any waste transfer notes, as required.
• Liaising with delivery drivers and performing Banksman Duties to ensure the provision and maintenance of a safe area.
• Receipt, check and distribution of routine and ad hoc deliveries.
• Receipt and delivery of Pharmacy items including Controlled Drugs
• Handling of Liquid Nitrogen (for which training will be given) at relevant sites
• Participate in cleaning designated clinical and non-clinical areas, routine or ad hoc, using the appropriate techniques and equipment in accordance with the work schedules and safety guidelines.
• Routine Internal and external security checks and setting/un-setting of alarms for some on-site premises with the occasional need to escalate to/ and liaise with the Police.
• Compliance with specific fire procedure duties relevant to the role in the event of the fire alarm activation.
• As required to assist staff and funeral directors with deceased Patients.
• Participate in the provision of always creating and maintaining a safe working environment, reporting faults and responding to potential hazards.
• Participate in the response to seasonal demands such as local on-site snow clearing, gritting as and when required during periods of adverse weather conditions.
• To abide by legislation, guidelines, protocol and/or procedure relevant to the work to be undertaken by the post-holder.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Ability to prioritise and organise workload as required within own area of service.
• Attend and complete all required on the job training

Desirable

• Previous cleaning experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Full driving license
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills or willing to work towards

Desirable

• COSHH
• Basic Health and Safety
• NVQ in Cleaning

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

as and where required

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S40 3HW