About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arrived to join the domestic team at Victoria Infirmary, Northwich incorporating the new Cheshire & Merseyside Surgical Centre.
Being a Hospital Domestic can be a very demanding, fast paced role. You will be expected to clean all areas within our Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Hydrotherapy departments - clinical and non clinical - within the Main Hospital site to an extremely high standard. You may occasionally be asked to assist with domestic duties within other areas of the hospital with full training provided. You will need to have pride in your work and an attention to detail.
This 20 hour position is Monday to Friday only working from 5pm to 9pm.
If you enjoy cleaning, enjoy working in a small team and would like to work in the NHS, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To provide a professional cleaning service in public, patient and staff areas in compliance with NHS guidance for standards of cleanliness and in association with departmental/managers, housekeepers and supervisors, to ensure the delivery of a quality, patient focused service.You will need to be hard working, reliable and a great team player.
You will need to be flexible and may occasionally be asked to travel at short notice between other sites belonging to the Trust to assist with the changing demands of the service.
If you think this could be the role for you, we would like to hear from you. Previous experience would be helpful, however, full training and uniform will be provided.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities of the Job:
To provide and maintain high level and professional cleaning services in all public, patient, staff and residential areas of the hospital including theatres and clinical rooms. To assist with moving goods deliveries between hospital departments, if requested. To respond quickly and efficiently to cleaning requests following spillages. To deliver specialist cleaning processes for clinical rooms, patient waiting areas, furnishings, floorings and various surfaces. To clean general and patient equipment in accordance with agreed guidance from Infection Control, VIN management and the Facilities Co-Ordinator. Complete written schedules of work and weekly stock / linen orders if required. To clean isolation areas, infection areas in accordance with Trust Infection Control Policy. To effectively clean all patient areas - clinical and non clinical. To assist in maintaining safe and tidy departmental and public areas of the hospital including the new paediatric waiting room. To report problems with cleanliness as and when they arise to the facilities co-ordinator. To dispose of household, confidential and clinical waste in accordance with legislation and Trust policy. To maintain and clean manual and electrical cleaning equipment. To be aware of the safety of other peoples property and belongings.
Some of the Essential requirements of the Post:
Good standard of general education, including Mathematics, English Language & Literacy. Experience of working in a healthcare area. Experience of working with the general public. Be an excellent team player with a 'can do' attitude. Good attendance record. Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the job description. Able to work on your own initiative but also work as part of a small and dedicated team.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good standard of general education, including mathematics and English language & literacy
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Experience of working with the general public Health and Safety awareness Ability to work under pressure Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
Manual handling skills COSHH Awareness
Previous Experience Essential
Previous experience of working as a domestic assistant
Desirable
Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
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.
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Employer details Employer name Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Victoria Infirmary
Winnington Street
Northwich
CW8 1AW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)