Band 2 Housekeeping Operative - Good Hope Hospital

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated cleaning operative to maintain high standards of hygiene across clinical, residential, office and corridor areas within the trust premises. You will work to cleaning schedules and respond to management requests to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for patients and staff.

The role includes handling cleaning materials safely, operating cleaning equipment, and supporting the catering team where ward level duties apply,

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare cleaning preferred.
• Ability to follow cleaning schedules.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Clean all designated areas including clinical and domestic spaces.
• Use electrical equipment safely to vacuum and mop floors.
• Prepare cleaning materials and dilute solutions as required.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety across all areas.

Skills

Cleaning

Safety procedures

Dust control

Job description

To carry out cleaning and associated duties as specified in the procedural documents; cleaning schedules and/or as requested by housekeeping management. This role covers the cleaning of all areas including clinical, residential, office, corridor and all entrances; delivering this service to the very highest standards whilst maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff at all times. The post holder will also undertake other cleaning duties as required to achieve the Trust's objectives, commensurate with the grading of the post. Where applicable at ward level this will include the provision of a full patient food and beverage service complying will all legislation and associated processes specified by the Trust's Catering Department., Work in a safe, courteous and confidential manner whilst following Trust Policy and associated Standard Operating Procedures relating to the task being carried out.

• Be in designated place of work from agreed shift start time to agreed shift end time. To maintain a level of cleanliness and hygiene within your designated work area by following a planned schedule of work as well as making flexible alterations when required.
• Using electrical equipment safely to vacuum clean all floor surfaces.
• Dust control mopping of hard floors.
• Collect designated mop bag and damp mop all hard floors; maintaining a safe environment
• for others by following a safe method of work
• Cleaning of furniture, fittings and equipment as outlined in the cleaning schedule
• Preparation of appropriate cleaning materials and solutions including the dilution of products to the correct working level.
• Clean and maintaining to a high standard all sanitary areas, fixtures and fittings.
• High dust fixtures and fittings out of normal reach using appropriate extendable equipment or by using access equipment such as step ladders.
  University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.