Bank Domestic Assistant Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blue Sky Marketing; Winchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking flexible and reliable Bank Domestic Assistants to join their dedicated team. This role is vital in supporting the NHS by ensuring clean, safe, and hygienic environments for patients and staff. Ideal for those needing flexibility, the position includes comprehensive training and the chance to explore a rewarding career in healthcare. With various shift patterns available, this opportunity allows you to contribute significantly to patient care while working in a friendly atmosphere. If you have a passion for making a difference, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• No prior experience is needed; full training will be provided.
• Looking for candidates with the right values to support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties including vacuuming, mopping, and dusting.
• Maintain hygiene in patient areas and replenish supplies.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Basic English proficiency

Job description

We are currently looking for flexible, adaptable, and reliable Bank Domestic Assistants who may already have some experience working within a hospital or care setting, to work as part of our friendly and growing team.

You will become part of a dedicated team who are passionate about supporting the NHS and its staff in their vital work by keeping premises clean, safe, and hygienic. Bank contracts are great for those who need a bit more flexibility or an ideal opportunity to come in and try a role to see if it suits you before looking at a permanent contract.

Successful candidates will be expected to work across the Basingstoke site, carrying out services in a professional, efficient, friendly, and polite manner.

Typical Shift times are 7.30am to 3.30pm, 12.00 midday to 8.00pm, 5.00pm to 8.00pm, or 10.00pm and 5.50pm to 1.30am over 7 days per week. There may be some flexibility offered with these hours.

If you have good communication skills and work well in a fast-paced environment, Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust welcomes your application.

What would you do?

1. Vacuum cleaning; mopping; dusting; cleaning mirrors, baths, showers, sinks, toilets; washing of tiled surfaces and paintwork; walls and ceilings; emptying and cleaning bins; and making sure paper towels, toilet tissue, and hand soap dispensers are replenished.
2. If you are working in a ward you will usually have additional duties such as washing up and cleaning the kitchen, helping to serve drinks, and some basic laundry duties.

What experience and skills do you need?

1. You do not need to have any experience as full training and support will be provided.
2. We are looking for people with the right values who want to make a difference and play a part in the provision of excellent care to our patients.
3. You will need to have a good basic level of English because you may need to speak to patients, visitors, and staff in a healthcare environment as well as reporting any issues and keeping basic records.

What do you need to think about before applying?

1. This role is physically demanding, and you will be moving/using equipment and furniture, stretching, reaching, bending, and doing lots of repetitive movements.
2. You will also be exposed to dirt, dust, and smells.
3. If you are applying for a role with an early start or part-time hours, please make sure you think about how you will get to the site and that the hours will work for you.

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country. We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.

For further information about this role, please see the Job Description document attached.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Dec 2024.

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