Facilities Domestic Assistant (Cancer Centre CIC)

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NHS AfC: Band 2

Main area 200327 Facilities - Cancer Centre-CIC Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent: Monday to Friday 4.30pm till 8pm Hours Part time - 17.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 4.30pm till 8pm) Job ref 262-A-26-

Site Cancer Centre Cumberland Infirmary Town Carlisle Salary £25,272 Per Annum, Pro Rata. Salary period Yearly Closing 19/06/:59

Job overview

Facilities Domestic Assistant based in the Cancer Centre at the Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle. 17.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 4:30-8:00pm

Undertake a range of cleaning duties

Maintaining a high cleanliness standard across the trust, to meet the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021

Full training will be provided, and main duties will be to keep offices and public areas clean and tidy

Main duties of the job

• Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Comply with responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable adults
• Carry out damp dusting of furniture and fittings and at high and low levels.
• Mop floor areas and maintain floors using electrical equipment when necessary.
• Check electrical equipment is in good condition and currently PAT tested.
• Clean toilets, baths and washbasins.
• Empty all bins and dispose of waste appropriately, ensuring waste management regulations are followed.
• Assist with ward or departmental duties as appropriate.
• Undertake second cleaning of bodily fluids as required
• Guard against the potential risk associated with needle stick injuries, especially in toilet areas.
• Wear uniform and protective clothing provided, as instructed.
• Make beds as requested.
• Ensure attendance at appropriate training

Working for our organisation

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in delivering safe, high quality care at all times.

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

We are committed to an inclusive, compassionate workplace and support a diverse workforce.

All staff are expected to support sustainability efforts.

Disclosure and Barring Service

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Benefits

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• NHS Discounts
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Vivup, a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

Subject to eligibility

Person specification Qualifications

• NVQ 1 in cleaning & support services or equivalent.
• BICSc certification or equivalent.
• NVQ 2 in cleaning & support services or equivalent.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures
• Basic Literacy and Numeracy
• Work in a hospital environment
• work in a domestic role
• Able to work alone and in a team.
• Ability to use initiative appropriately.
• Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures
• Equality issues.
• Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties
• Flexible approach to work

Personal Circumstances

• Willing to learn.
• Smart, clean appearance
• High personal standards
• Be able to work shifts

Other Requirements

• Flexible regarding shift patterns and hours worked.
• Support equality and value diversity.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.