Domestic Assistant

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

As a Domestic Services Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff. Working as part of the Estates and Facilities team, you will ensure ward and departmental areas are cleaned in accordance with National Standards of Cleanliness and Trust policies.

Duties include routine and enhanced cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas, replenishing consumables, maintaining infection prevention and control standards, undertaking terminal and deep cleans, cleaning fixtures and fittings, changing curtains, carrying out bed cleaning duties and responding to emergency cleaning requirements when required. The post holder will work closely with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to support a safe patient environment.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications

Main duties of the job
• Carry out cleaning duties in wards, departments and public areas in line with cleaning schedules and National Standards of Cleanliness.
• Undertake wet mopping, damp dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, buffing, scrubbing and floor maintenance activities.
• Complete terminal and deep cleans, including cleaning infected areas in accordance with Trust policies.
• Change curtains as part of planned programmes and following isolation or terminal cleans.
• Ensure all areas remain clean, safe and ready for inspection or audit.
• Clean fixtures, fittings, furniture and equipment in ward and departmental areas.
• Replenish consumables including soap, paper towels and toilet rolls.
• Carry out bed cleaning and making duties as required.
• Respond promptly to spillages, incidents and emergency cleaning requests.
• Follow Infection Prevention and Control, COSHH, Health and Safety and Fire Safety at all times.
• Use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and store supplies in accordance with Trust guidance.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and maintain high standards of personal hygiene.
• Complete cleaning records and operational documentation accurately.
• Attend mandatory training and participate in continuous professional development.
• Contribute positively as a member of the Domestic Services team and support the delivery of high-quality patient services

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person specification

Skills

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills demonstrated by minimal errors on application for

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of COSHH regulations.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control procedures

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable previous experience of carrying out cleaning duties
• Understanding of hygiene, cleanliness and infection prevention. Awareness of Health and Safety requirements in the workplace.

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience working in a healthcare environment

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

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