Band 2 Rapid Response Domestic Assistant

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is hiring a Band 2 Rapid Response Mobile Domestic Assistant to support cleaning across sites. The role is 37.5 hours a week and requires a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

The position is mobile across NHS sites with mileage paid and a rotating two-week rota. You will provide patient-focused facilities services, adhering to cleaning schedules, health and safety policies, and infection control guidelines, with on-going

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence.
• Must have access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• To clean to prescribed work schedules and rotas for designated areas.
• To adhere to written procedures for cleaning and infection control.
• To follow the Trust colour coding system to prevent contamination.
• To rotate between responsibilities across sites as required.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

Band 2 Rapid Response Domestic Assistant

Are you looking for a stable and rewarding role and would you love to do a job that gives you an overwhelming feeling of satisfaction whilst working for a supportive NHS Trust. As an organisation, Leicester Partnership Trust recognises the important of work life balance, achieved through flexibility.We have a 37.5 hour vacancy, this is a mobile position, therefore it is essential that you can drive and have access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes as this role is mobile across our sites, business mileage will be paid in addition to salary and business insurance for your vehicle is essential for this role. 2 week rota; week 1, working 8.30am to 8pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays & Sundays / week 2, working 8am to 8pm on Wednesday's, Thursday's and Friday's.As a Rapid Response Mobile Domestic Assistant you will provide an effective, patient-focused Facilities Service (FM) in the delivery of cleaning and deep cleaning across our sites.Applicants need to hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes.Applicants are asked to bring their photo ID and right to work including proof of address to their interviews.

Main duties of the job

Rapid Response Mobile Domestic Assistant Duties

• To clean to prescribed work schedules and rotas for designated areas, as specified
• To adhere to written procedures for check cleaning, damp dusting, damp mopping, full cleaning, periodic cleaning, spray cleaning and steam cleaning
• To adhere to the Trust colour coding system to prevent contamination
• To use cleaning equipment within designated areas in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• To ensure the correct economical use of materials and equipment, seeking advice from the Facilities Supervisor when in doubt
• To handle waste (including clinical and infected) in compliance with Trust policies and procedures
• To ensure the safe storage of all equipment and materials
• To report to the Facilities Supervisor any mechanical defects, any equipment in need of repair and any mishaps or untoward incidents
• To conform to the requirements for the cleaning of body fluid spillages in non-patient areas and implement as required, Following the Infection Control Policy
• This role will require the individual to rotate between their responsibilities as required.

BenefitsCompetitive salary includin

About us

About UsLeicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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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.