Bank Domestic Assistant- Lancaster/Morecambe Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare services is seeking dedicated cleaning staff to maintain high standards in community health centres. This role involves a variety of cleaning tasks, ensuring both clinical and non-clinical areas are kept spotless and safe for patients and staff alike. Ideal candidates will possess a strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining cleanliness in a healthcare environment. Join a supportive team where your contributions directly enhance patient care and community health services. If you have a passion for cleanliness and a desire to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Grade C in Maths and English at GCSE level is required.
• Experience in cleaning, especially in healthcare, is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties across various locations.
• Ensure cleanliness of both clinical and non-clinical areas.

Skills

General cleaning

Health & Safety training

COSHH knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Grade C in Maths and English at GCSE

NVQ in Cleaning

Basic Training in Health & Safety

Tools

Carpet cleaning machinery

Buffing machine

Job description

Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk.

The post holder will be required to carry out general cleaning duties to the recognised standards across the Atlas portfolio, to suit the needs of the business, covering for holidays, sickness and other periods as and when required on an ad-hoc basis.

We are looking for someone who has a Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English at GCSE level. It would be advantageous if you have previous experience cleaning, especially in a health care setting, as well as holding relevant qualifications or training such as an NVQ in Cleaning or Basic Training in Health & Safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH) - however, this is not essential.

Please be aware that with this role you may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), further information will be provided if you are successful for interview.

The role will be working in community Health Centres, cleaning both clinical and non-clinical areas.

As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.

Our teams ensure our clients’ properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trust’s frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.

Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.

• Regular vacuuming and occasional shampooing of carpeted areas using carpet cleaning machinery.

• Regular maintenance of hard floors using a buffing machine i.e. spray cleaning, stripping, scrubbing and buffing.

• Regular high and low damp dusting including all worktops, ledges, skirting, picture frames, notice boards, radiators, desks and shelving and general fixtures and fittings.

• Daily dusting of all non-clinical electrical equipment, furniture and periodic application of spray polish.

• Daily cleaning of all washbasins, toilets, sluice sinks and sanitary fittings including replenishment of soap and hand towel dispensers and toilet tissue, as necessary.

• Routinely clean all internal glazing i.e. windows, partitions, door glazing and mirrors.

• Periodic changing of curtains.

• Daily emptying of clinical and domestic waste containers and litter bins using colour coded bags including removal to storage at approved locations.

• Ensuring that premises are secure by locking all doors, activating intruder alarms and reporting any suspicious behavior.

• Acquiring an understanding of departmental guidance notes and following procedures therein.

• Reporting faults to cleaning equipment and damage to furniture, fittings and décor to the relevant level of seniority.

Please ensure you have read the attached Job Description & Person Specification for full information on the role, and before applying.

This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Jan 2025.

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