The role emphasises flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to providing a high-quality service that enhances the hospital environment for patients, staff, and visitors. While particular attention is given to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards, the operative will also be responsible for reporting issues like damaged furniture or cleanliness defects and assisting in patient comfort. It is noted that this position does not currently meet the criteria for visa sponsorship.
Monday to Fridays, 16 hours per week, 6am to 9.15am
The post holder is a member of the Facilities Team based in Housekeeping and Domestic Services and will be responsible for carrying out cleaning duties at Beckside Court, reporting to Housekeeping and Domestic Supervisors and the Housekeeping Manager. The role requires flexibility in approach to the duties.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
The main duties of the role will be to clean all areas following the National Standards of Cleanliness, this includes signing off sheets to confirm the work has been completed.
Work as a team and be able to prioritise your workload.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold or occupational requirements) set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this moment in time.
About us
The post holder will:
Be part of a comprehensive domestic cleaning service at South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
Perform domestic duties including deep clean in line with National Cleaning Standards and Operational Procedures.
Assist in the provision and maintenance of a high quality, customer responsive service by providing general linen service duties.
To be responsible to a high standard of cleanliness in clinical areas, offices, public areas and external areas using the appropriate recognised cleaning methods.
Responsible for advanced and deep cleaning projects including internal and external windows, carpets and high level dusting (dependant on work area).
Responsible for identifying areas to be cleaned, plan and organise a cleaning programme with relevant ward or departmental staff, ensuring patient, staff and visitor safety is not compromised.
Operating cleaning equipment, machinery in accordance with manufacturers instruction ensuring that it is in a good clean working order, reporting faults immediately to supervisor.
Use the correct use of PPE appropriate to the area and task undertaken in line with Trust policies. Ensuring the colour coded equipment used is appropriate to the area and task undertaken.
Change curtains on rotation or in the event of infection.
Follow policy and run all water taps/showers in designated areas on a daily basis and record on checklist.
Check out spot cleaning to ensure spillages and incidents are dealt with swiftly and efficiently, supported by clinical staff as appropriate.
To adhere to all relevant COSHH assessments and safety data sheets when preparing, using and disposing of cleaning chemicals.
To have a good understanding of COSHH and to report any issues to your supervisor.
Assist patients to feel at ease in the hospital environment, responding to directional requests, referring enquiries to the appropriate staff.
Report any damaged furniture, fittings, equipment and decor to supervisor.
Check and report out of date portable appliance testing dates to supervisor for rectification.
Report any infestation sightings to the supervisor.
Responsible for maintaining, rotating domestic stock levels, requesting stock for areas and ensuring safe storage.
Ensure that all waste is correctly sorted into the appropriate waste streams, label and dispose of all waste streams from the ward/department, observing all relevant recycling policies and procedures and take to recognised designated points.
Maintain and update paper based records and information as required, including but not limited to timesheets, cleaning rectification records etc.
Respond to initial complaints, taking appropriate action as required.
Perform assigned duties in the event of a major incident in line with Trust Policy.
Ensure that the required National Standards of Cleanliness and hygiene are maintained, rectifying any defects.
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