Bank Domestic Assistant Band 2

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Domestic Assistant (Band 2) to join a busy facilities team. You will work across the trust to provide a clean, hygienic environment for patients, visitors and staff, following COSHH and infection control policies and demonstrating compassion and teamwork in daily practice.

The role involves early and evening shifts, strict adherence to safety and attending audits where required.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience.
• Experience of using buffing machine / hanging curtains.
• NVQ level 2 Cleaning and Support Services Skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all general cleaning duties to a high standard within daily assigned areas.
• High and low dusting of all surfaces including furniture and fixtures.
• Clean doors, internal glass, walls, partitions and mirrors.
• Clean sanitary areas including sinks, showers, baths, WCs and sluice rooms.
• Clean floor areas by sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and buffing with floor machines.
• Report accidents and risks per Trust policies and communicate with the team.

Skills

Follow instructions

Polite customer service

NVQ Level 2 Cleaning & Support

Job description

As a Domestic (Facilities Services) Assistant Band 2, you will be an active team member working closely with colleagues, team leaders, nursing staff, department staff and site managers to achieve and maintain a safe, clean and hygienic environment for all our patients, visitors and staff.Ensuring the service is carried out in a professional, efficient, friendly and polite manner, and that all appropriate materials and equipment are used in conjunction with COSHH, Health and Safety Legislation, Trust, NPSA and local policies as well as complying with the latest Infection control policies at all times.

Successful candidates will be expected to work across the trust in line with Trust's shared commitments.

**VISA SPONSORSHIP DOES NOT APPLY TO THIS ROLE**

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be expected to consistently demonstrate behaviours aligned to the Trust's shared commitments, embedding compassion, inclusion, integrity and excellence in their day-to-day practice.

We are looking for Domestic Assistants to work the following shifts:

• 6.00am - 2.00pm
• 2.00pm - 10.00pm
• 5.00pm - 8.00pm
• 6.00pm - 9.00pm

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Attend, where requested all audits relating to quality control for domestic and food services.

2.Fully comply with all aspects of the Trusts time and attendance systems and reporting absence in the correct manner.

3.You may be required to have contact with patients, to assist with non-clinical needs and to communicate concerns to nursing staff. This would be either as part of your standard duties or where cover is needed due to service needs, planned/unplanned absences.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JD & PS

About us

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion.

If you have good communication skills, and work well in a fast paced environment, the Royal Free welcomes your application.

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES

1.Undertake all general cleaning duties to a high standard within your daily assigned areas.

2.High and low dusting of all surfaces to include furniture, fixtures and fittings, bed frames, examination couches, curtain rails and lampshades.

3.Cleaning of all doors, internal glass, and spot cleaning of walls, partitions and mirrors.

4.Cleaning of sanitary areas, to include sinks, showers, baths, WCs and sluice rooms.

5.Cleaning of floor areas, to include sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and buffing using various floor machines.

PERFORMANCE,RISK & INCIDENT REPORTING

1.Everyone is responsible for communicating accidents and risks in accordance with the Trusts policies. This will include informing the ward sister or charge nurse of issues within wards.

2.Be aware of and comply with the Trusts Health, Safety and Risk policies; reporting any issues or concerns to the relevant team leader.

PATIENT & VISITOR FOCUSED RESPONSIBILITIES

1.To take full responsibility for a high standard of personal hygiene and to maintain a clean and tidy appearance.

2.To wear your uniform and protective equipment as provided. You should wear safe, comfortable footwear and minimal jewellery and satisfy the requirements of the Trusts uniform policy, i.e. bare below the elbows.

3.You are expected to be polite, considerate and respectful to all patients, relatives, visitors and staff at all times, considering the impact upon the patients experience.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JD & PS

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous cleaning experience
• Experience of using buffing machine/hanging curtains

Skills and aptitude

• To be able to follow instructions, policies and procedures
• Ability to respond to customer request in a polite, efficient manner
• NVQ level 2 Cleaning and Support Services Skills

Royal Free Shared Commitments

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust's Shared Commitments

Personal qualities and attributes

• Understand need for confidentiality
• Understand requirements of the post
• Ability to deal with unpleasant situations e.g. Blood, Vomit
• Ability to work in High-Risk Areas, Mental Health & special needs
• Flexible/Reliable
• To be able to work as part of a team or own initiative

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.