ADMK Cleaning Assistant

Milton Keynes University Hospital; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking Domestic staff as ADMK Cleaning Assistants to provide high-quality cleaning services at its Cancer Centre. The position requires flexibility and involves tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, and maintaining cleanliness in patient areas. Candidates should have previous cleaning experience and good communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee

Discounted gym membership

Generous annual leave

Extensive health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is essential.
• Good verbal skills to communicate to a variety of people.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform floor cleaning duties including mopping and dusting.
• Maintain cleanliness in patient bed areas and sanitary fittings.
• Report faults in machinery and cleaning equipment.

Skills

High level of personal hygiene

Good time management skills

Ability to follow instructions

Flexible approach to demands

Education

General education to GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning machinery

Job description

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Band 2 £24, Per annum, pro rata if part-time

Hours: 25 per week, all ADMK roles will be considered for flexible working

We are looking for two Domestic staff to join the existing team to provide a high-quality cleaning service at Milton Keynes University hospital new Cancer Centre. The Centre will bring the hospital’s cancer and radiotherapy services under one roof in a modern dedicated space.

The following posts are available from September
Cleaning Assistants for evenings -

Weekday post, Monday to Friday 16.00 hrs to 21.00 hrs

Enhancements for unsocial hours.

You will keep the Cancer Centre clean with general duties vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning the patient bed areas, sanitary fittings and emptying waste bins.

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview 26 August

Main duties of the job

The post holder is required to carry out duties as instructed to the required standard, to ensure the hospital is a clean, safe and welcoming environment at all times.

Working for our organisation

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

Free on-site parking
Free tea and coffee
Great flexible workingopportunities
Discounted gym membership
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
On site nursery (chargeable)
Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients . The hospital is undergoing significant investment and development including a new surgical ward.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities
Floor Cleaning Duties
• Suction clean & dust control sweeping
• Damp and wet mopping
• Spray cleaning & buffing
• Mechanical floor cleaning/scrubbing
• Stripping & re-polishing
• Carpet shampoo & stain removal
• Wet suction of floors
• Move wheeled and lightweight furniture where required
• High and low dusting
• Floor cleaning duties (as above)

Deep Cleaning/Periodic Cleaning
In accordance with hospital policy & work instruction

Exit & Terminal Cleans
In accordance with hospital policy & work instruction

Other Duties
• Curtain changes
• Cleaning of cleaning equipment and signage
• Laundry duties
• Fault reporting in machinery and equipment
• Accident reporting
• Stock taking and ensure stock levels are sufficient to carry out work
• Window/glass cleaning (internal)
• Art & sculptures cleaning
• Bin stores
• Pre-occupancy cleans
• Emergency/escalation cleaning
• Water flushing and records
• Ad hoc cleans as requested

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

Job overview

ADMK Cleaning Assistant

Department ADMK - Cancer Centre

Band 2 £24, Per annum, pro rata if part-time

Hours: 25 per week, all ADMK roles will be considered for flexible working

We are looking for two Domestic staff to join the existing team to provide a high-quality cleaning service at Milton Keynes University hospital new Cancer Centre. The Centre will bring the hospital’s cancer and radiotherapy services under one roof in a modern dedicated space.

The following posts are available from September
Cleaning Assistants for evenings -

Weekday post, Monday to Friday 16.00 hrs to 21.00 hrs

Enhancements for unsocial hours.

You will keep the Cancer Centre clean with general duties vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning the patient bed areas, sanitary fittings and emptying waste bins.

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview 26 August

Main duties of the job

The post holder is required to carry out duties as instructed to the required standard, to ensure the hospital is a clean, safe and welcoming environment at all times.

Working for our organisation

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

Free on-site parking
Free tea and coffee
Great flexible workingopportunities
Discounted gym membership
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
On site nursery (chargeable)
Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients . The hospital is undergoing significant investment and development including a new surgical ward.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities
Floor Cleaning Duties
• Suction clean & dust control sweeping
• Damp and wet mopping
• Spray cleaning & buffing
• Mechanical floor cleaning/scrubbing
• Stripping & re-polishing
• Carpet shampoo & stain removal
• Wet suction of floors
• Move wheeled and lightweight furniture where required
• High and low dusting
• Floor cleaning duties (as above)

Deep Cleaning/Periodic Cleaning
In accordance with hospital policy & work instruction

Exit & Terminal Cleans
In accordance with hospital policy & work instruction

Other Duties
• Curtain changes
• Cleaning of cleaning equipment and signage
• Laundry duties
• Fault reporting in machinery and equipment
• Accident reporting
• Stock taking and ensure stock levels are sufficient to carry out work
• Window/glass cleaning (internal)
• Art & sculptures cleaning
• Bin stores
• Pre-occupancy cleans
• Emergency/escalation cleaning
• Water flushing and records
• Ad hoc cleans as requested

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and are committed to equal opportunities, we proactively welcome applications from underrepresented groups in our community. Thank you for your interest in our Hospital.

Person specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential criteria

General education to GCSE or equivalent

Desirable criteria

Basic food hygiene certificate

NVQ level 2 Cleaning

Basic infection Control certificate

Experience

Essential criteria

Previous cleaning experience

Desirable criteria

Customer service experience

Infection control experience

Previous experience of working in the NHS

Skills

Essential criteria

High level of personal hygiene

Flexible approach to the demands of the post

Good time management skills

Ability to follow instructions with minimal day to day supervision after initial training

Personal and people development

Essential criteria

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to work on own initiative

Well organised

Communication

Essential criteria

Good verbal skills to communicate to a variety of people

Good written skills & be able to complete requests for stock, leave messages for supervisors etc.

Ability to use phone

Specific requirements

Essential criteria

Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

Ability to use a variety of cleaning machinery

Able to identify most pressing tasks within scope of normal schedule

Be able to deal with distressing and emotional situations

Be receptive to new ways of working and contribute to team output

Able to work in dirty and occasionally unpleasant conditions

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

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 (Exceptions) Order (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 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.

Documents to download

Job Description (PDF, .4KB)

Person Specification (PDF, 64.7KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

NameDouw BuysJob titleFacilities ManagerEmail address