Band 2 Domestic Assistant

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Birmingham seeks a Cleaning Operative to maintain a clean and safe clinical environment. The ideal candidate will ensure that cleaning standards are met, have relevant healthcare experience, and possess a willingness to learn cleaning qualifications. This role includes using cleaning machinery and being part of a team that values patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake cleaning qualifications within 6 months.
• Good basic education with literacy and numeracy skills.
• Relevant healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean environment in line with national cleaning standards.
• Use cleaning machinery and equipment safely.
• Follow infection prevention and control measures.
• Maintain domestic consumables in dispensers.
• Report maintenance needs to supervisors.

Skills

Good communication skills

Flexible working practices

Ability to follow clear instructions

Empathy for patient's needs

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2 British Institute of Cleaning Science in Domestic Services

Tools

Electrical machinery

Job description

The cleaning operative will enhance the patient's experience by ensuring that the clinical environment is clean, well presented and maintained to enhance the patient's sense of comfort, safety and well-being.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure the environment is cleaned in line with the national cleaning standards
• Use electrical machinery
• Clean medical/hard equipment
• Report maintenance issues
• Undertake enhanced cleaning when required

Job responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and effective delivery of the Cleaning service
• Undertake scheduled cleaning tasks, including the cleaning of clinical equipment, as per schedules
• Uphold all Infection Prevention and Control measures as required within the Trust
• Ensure that all domestic consumables are available at all times in the appropriate dispenser/holder
• Undertake ad-hoc cleaning tasks as required by the Senior Housekeeper and/or clinical staff
• Ensure Health & Safety in the workplace Legislation is adhered to
• Report the need for any estates maintenance requests to the Housekeeping Supervisor
• Identify areas for continuous improvement and liaise with the Housekeeping Supervisor to develop those improvements

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• NVQ Level 2 British Institute of Cleaning Science in Domestic Services or equivalent and a willingness to undertake within 6 months of employment
• Good basic education, ability to read and write and numerical skills

Experience

• Relevant experience of working within a healthcare setting
• Experience of using electrical machinery, e.g., Rotary machines, Steam cleaners

Skills and Knowledge

• Good knowledge of COSSH, Health & safety in the workplace and Safe Systems of Working
• Full understanding and knowledge of cleaning schedules and frequencies

Personal Qualities

• Good communication skills to engage with a variety of people
• Flexible in working practices and hours
• Ability to be able to follow clear instructions
• Ability to show empathy and understanding of patient's needs
• Good understanding of policies and procedures
• Proactive in ensuring effective relationships are maintained
• Able to work well and effectively in a team or alone

Other job requirements

• Deliver the highest levels of customer service promoting a professional and caring manner

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.