About this role
Job summary
Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk
The post holder will be required to carry out general cleaning duties to the recognised standards across the Atlas portfolio, to suit the needs of the business, covering for holidays, sickness and other periods as and when required on an ad-hoc basis.
We are looking for someone who has a Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English at GCSE level. It would be advantageous is you have previous experience cleaning, especially in a health care setting as well as holding relevant qualifications or training such as an NVQ in Cleaning or Basic Training in Health & Safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH) - however,, this is not essential.
Please be aware that with this role you may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), further information will be provided if you are successful for interview.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to carry out general cleaning duties to the recognised standards across the Atlas portfolio, to suit the needs of the business, covering for holidays, sickness and other periods as and when required on an ad-hoc basis.
The role will be working in community Health Centres, cleaning both clinical and non-clinical areas.
About us
As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.
Our teams ensure our clients' properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trust's frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.
Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.
Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information.
Job description Job responsibilities
Regular vacuuming and occasional shampooing of carpeted areas using carpet cleaning machinery. Regular maintenance of hard floors using a buffing machine i.e. spray cleaning, stripping, scrubbing and buffing. Regular high and low damp dusting including all worktops, ledges, skirting, picture frames, notice boards, radiators, desks and shelving and general fixtures and fittings. Daily dusting of all non-clinical electrical equipment, furniture and periodic application of spray polish. Daily cleaning of all washbasins, toilets, sluice sinks and sanitary fittings including replenishment of soap and hand towel dispensers and toilet tissue, as necessary. Routinely clean all internal glazing i.e. windows, partitions, door glazing and mirrors. Periodic changing of curtains. Daily emptying of clinical and domestic waste containers and litter bins using colour coded bags including removal to storage at approved locations Ensuring that premises are secure by locking all doors, activating intruder alarms and reporting any suspicious behavior. Acquiring an understanding of departmental guidance notes and following procedures therein. Reporting faults to cleaning equipment and damage to furniture, fittings and dcor to the relevant level of seniority.
Please ensure you have read the attached Job Description & Person Specification for full information on the role, and before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Mathematics GCSE English GCSE
Desirable
NVQ in Cleaning
Training Desirable
Basic Training in Health & Safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
Experience Desirable
Work in a similar role
Knowledge Desirable
Previous experience in floor care and maintenance and use of floor care equipment.
Qualities Essential
Ability to communicate with colleagues / the general public. Ability to work alone, but also as part of a team group. Ability to maintain confidentiality is vital. Friendly disposition in order to be able to communicate with colleagues, the general public and patients in order to complete daily tasks.
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.
Employer details Employer name Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Lancaster/Morecambe
Various Sites
Various sites around Lancaster & Morecambe
LA4 5NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)