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Domestic AssistantinLondoninLondonPUBLISHED TUE 26 DEC 2023

Band 2  PERMANENT 
NHS

Barts Health NHS TrustFollow Barts Health NHS Trust

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The Soft FM Services' Cleaning Department provides a cleaning and curtain changing service to the 5 Barts NHS Trust hospitals (The Royal London Hospital, (RLH); Whipps Cross Hospital, (WXH); Newham University Hospital, (NUH): St. Bartholomew's Hospital, (SBH); Mile End Hospital, (MEH); 24 hours per day, over a 7 day Monday to Sunday working week; to ensure the provision of a safe, clean and healthy environment for patients, staff and visitors.

This cleaning operative role reports into the designated cleaning supervisor/s and is responsible to the hospital cleaning manager and the Soft FM Hospital General Manager: through him/her has adjoined reporting lines through to the Soft FM Cleaning Operations Manager.

The Role of Cleaning Operative is to provide high-quality cleaning services across the whole of the designated hospital following the Barts NHS Trust agreed cleaning methods, frequencies, and procedures.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operational cleaning of the hospital in line with the NHS National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021.

This post of cleaning operative will be responsible to the Hospital cleaning supervisor/s for the compliant cleaning of all areas within the hospital as assigned on a daily basis.

The main responsibilities include the observance of the area cleaning schedules and delivering reactive cleaning tasks as requested and liaising with the ward matron or manager and department manager as necessary to ensure that cleaning is prioritised to ensure the NHS National Cleaning Standards 2021 are adhered to at all times.

o To provide a high-quality cleaning service to the Barts Health NHS Trust hospitals, ensuring that clean and safe environments are constantly, maintained for patients, staff, and visitors, through following agreed cleaning methods, frequencies, and procedures.

o Follow specific NHS 2021 Cleaning Standards' schedule of work relating to defined Functional areas (FR1, FR2, FR4 & FR6).

o Economic and safe use of cleaning products and equipment following British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) Healthcare training and manufacturers recommended instructions.

o Empty all waste receptacles and replace clinical, offensive, and domestic waste bags as directed and ensure that waste is disposed of correctly in accordance with Trust policy and procedures.

o Clean all designated areas of the hospital manually and by use of machinery as directed by line management and the cleaning System Operating Procedures (SOPs)


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Useful skills for a Domestic Assistant:
To work as a Domestic Assistant in the UK, you will typically need the following skills and qualities:
1. Cleaning Skills: Proficiency in cleaning techniques and knowledge of appropriate cleaning products for different surfaces and materials.
2. Attention to Detail: The ability to notice and address small details that contribute to overall cleanliness and organization.
3. Time Management: Efficiently managing your time to complete tasks within designated time frames.
4. Physical Stamina: The role often involves physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.
5. Communication Skills: Good communication skills to understand instructions and interact with clients or family members.
6. Reliability and Trustworthiness: Employers need to trust that you will perform your duties consistently and honestly.
7. Adaptability: The ability to adapt to different households and specific cleaning requirements or preferences.
8. Organizational Skills: Maintaining orderliness not just in cleaning but also in managing supplies and schedules.
9. Customer Service Skills: A friendly demeanor and approachability can improve your relationship with the households you assist.
10. Health and Safety Awareness: Understanding safe practices regarding cleaning materials and equipment, as well as basic health and safety regulations.
11. Basic Cooking Skills (if required): Some roles may include meal preparation, so basic cooking skills may be beneficial.
12. Problem-Solving Skills: Being able to address and resolve issues that may arise in the cleaning process.
 


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