Domestic Assistant

We are looking for full time permanent Domestic Assistants to join us working

1) Monday to Friday -

This post are performing cleaning in clinical, non-clinical and public areas of the premises. The post holder is expected to meet the National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS, maintaining cleaning and housekeeping standards. Experience in a similar role would be desirable but enthusiasm and experience of working in a team are equally important.

You would enjoy a range of NHS benefits. The Trust is committed to continued personal development.

Main duties of the job

To provide and maintain a clean and hygienic environment for Trust staff, patients and their visitors, in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness.The role demands to be flexible, innovative and self-motivated to achieve clearly defined operational goals for the team and personal professional development.To provide support to the Domestic Team and carry out various tasks within this roleTo comply with the National standards of cleanliness 2021

About us

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Job responsibilities

• The following gives an overview of the key main tasks for this role, but tasks may vary depending on team or location:

Patient/Customer Care Responsibilities

• To maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business and meet the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (2018) at all times.
• Communication with colleagues, other members of staff, patients, visitors and members of the public

Cleaning Responsibilities

• Remove / replace / clean curtains and blinds as necessary
• Clean all hard floors and mop daily.
• Empty, clean and replenish waste bins.
• Seal waste bags and carry out appropriate waste disposal procedures.
• Clean internal glass and ledges.
• Clean all sanitary areas.
• Maintain equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.
• Maintain and respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out Facilities duties.
• Thoroughly clean beds.
• Replenish bed linen on patient discharge or as needed.
• Damp dusting of furniture, fittings, interior glass and any low level cleaning requirements.
• Replenish consumables for example, paper towels, soap, toilet rolls.
• Adopt a flexible approach, as you may be required to work at any Trust site.
• Ensure the correct storage of all items.
• Collect and clean all crockery and cutlery and kitchen utensils as required using automatic dishwashers where available.
• Collect, wash and return water jugs.
• Collect and replace soiled linen.

Person Specification Application Form

• QualificationsBasic numeracy and literacy
• ExperienceoTo have worked in a service/customer environment. oKnowledge of safe and hygienic cleaning duties and standards oPrevious knowledge and experience of domestic cleaning duties and standards. oExperience in the use of mechanical and electrical cleaning equipment. oExperience of working within a team environment oRelevant Experience of working within a team environment o
• KnowledgeoBasic Health and Safety knowledge oRange of routine work procedures requiring on the job training. oKnowledge of relevant policies, procedures, systems and regulations gained through induction and on the job training over a number of weeks not months or equivalent experience
• Qualifications Cleaning and hygiene certificate oBasic Health & Safety Certificate
• Experience oPrevious working experience within an NHS environment within Domestic Services. oPrevious experience in a health care setting
• Knowledge oKnowledge of healthcare waste regulations oUnderstanding of infection control requirements oKnowledge of Basic Health & Safety oTo have an understanding of COSHH and Risk Assessments

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.