About this role
Job summary
Band 2 Environmental Cleaner.
Working in all areas of the hospital, cleaning to a high standard inline with the national cleaning standards, the successful applicant would be required to work off site locally situated and would be required to work unsociable hours and weekends.
Main duties of the job
Cleaning in all areas of the Hospital where required and completing all high and low level cleaning, replenishing stock, machine cleaning floors and cleaning sanitary areas.
To support and deliver a full Patient Environment cleaning service. Delivering an enhanced patient experience and support the Trust in providing a cohesive, cost effective, efficient and fully compliant Environmental Cleanliness service.
To maintain the standards set out in the National Clearing Standards and improving compliance with the Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment. To be able to work on your own initiative with the support and guidance of the Housekeeper Coordinators(s).
About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
To find more about our staff benefits, please visit our website.
Job description Job responsibilities
Full job description and person specification is available as a supporting document for your information.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training Essential
Good standard of Education and the English Language - no specific qualification
Desirable
Hold or working towards an accredited "Environmental cleaning qualification or the ability to achieve within 6 months of taking up post
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Engages in effective communication with patients, relatives, visitors and colleagues Able to make judgements on routine cleaning issues
Desirable
Knowledge of cleaning equipment and colour coding
Experience Essential
Enjoys working as part of a team Knowledge of NHS National Specification of Cleaning Standards, COSHH ((Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
Desirable
Knowledge of Patient Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE)
Personal Qualities Essential
Friendly, Approachable, and Committed. Self-motivated. Hard working dedicated and an effective team member Caring nature, reliable and respectful of confidentiality. Professional and positive approach Customer/Patient focused Willingness to explore new ways of thinking (innovation)
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 The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Bristol Road South, Northfield
Birmingham
B31 2AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)