Domestic (Cleaner) - Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Domestic (Cleaner) - Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Job ref 435-1LSC-UHMBT-074-26 Contract Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (5 days over 7, 07 00). Salary £25,272 per annum, pro rata (pay award pending). Site Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Town Lancaster. Closing 09/07/:00.

Job overview

As a Domestic Assistant (cleaner) you will be part of a team ensuring high standards of cleanliness across clinical, public and external areas within the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. You will contribute to a safe and hygienic environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in clinical, public and external areas using recognized cleaning methods.
• Identify areas requiring cleaning and plan & organise a cleaning programme in collaboration with ward or departmental staff, safeguarding patient, staff and visitor safety.
• Operate cleaning equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturer instructions, ensuring safe and effective use, and report faults immediately to supervisor.
• Perform deep clean and isolation cleans following national and local guidelines.
• Carry out spot cleaning to address spillages and incidents swiftly and efficiently, with support from clinical staff as appropriate.
• Adhere to all relevant COSHH assessments and safety data sheets when preparing, using and disposing of cleaning chemicals.

Person specification Education and qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH.

Experience

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team without direct supervision.
• Knowledge of cleaning in a healthcare setting.
• Understanding of cross contamination risks within a healthcare environment.
• Previous cleaning experience.

Skills, ability and knowledge

• Clear and effective communication.
• Ability to manage day to day workloads linked to hygiene procedures and follow written cleaning instructions.
• Understanding of written and spoken instructions.
• Teamwork and initiative, with minimal supervision.
• Handling hazardous cleaning chemicals responsibly.
• Interaction with a diverse range of people face to face.
• Communication within a team and provision of constructive feedback.
• Knowledge of infection control in the cleaning environment.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to improving the working lives of our staff. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially encourage applications from protected groups, including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability, and all candidates will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme if required.

Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) check will be required for this role. An Enhanced Disclosure will cost £55.38 and a Standard Disclosure will cost £27.38; the cost is not applicable for a volunteer post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This role requires the postholder to have access to vulnerable people in the course of normal duties, subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) and the 2020 Order.