Cleaner - Healthcare

Mitie; Poole; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities management is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to maintain high standards of cleanliness at University Hospitals Dorset. This pivotal role ensures compliance with health regulations and supports infection control efforts. Successful candidates must demonstrate flexibility and a commitment to quality service delivery in a hospital environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to a virtual GP

Financial wellbeing assistance

High street discounts and deals

Life cover benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

Career development and training

Mitie Stars recognition program

Qualifications

• Ability to follow cleaning protocols according to health standards.
• Flexibility in working hours to cover for colleagues as needed.
• Compliance with Health & Safety training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness in the hospital environment to aid infection control.
• Use correct cleaning materials and maintain hygiene standards.
• Assist colleagues and adapt to various tasks as required.

Skills

Cleaning

Attention to Detail

Communication

Job description

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RESPONSIBLE TO:

DomesticSupervisor

ServicesManager

Account Manager

KEY CONTACTS:

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

The public and visitors

Contractors

JOB REQUIREMENTS: To be responsible for all duties and cleaning duties as allocated by the Cleaning Supervisor and the Services Manager. To work in conjunction with UHD Trust staff in order to maintain a clean and safe environment. You will be part of the cleaning department involved in keeping a high level of cleanliness throughout the hospital environment to help with infection control requirements.

This job description is not exhaustive and other duties and responsibilities of a similar level and nature may be required from time to time.

The post holder will be required to be flexible in their working hours as they will be expected to provide cover for their colleagues during annual leave and sick leave.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/KEY RESULTS AREAS:

• To have a full knowledge of all areas of work to be covered in the course of duty in compliance with statutory guidelines and regulations.
• To ensure that only correct cleaning materials are used on site and for the correct purposes as defined in training programmes.
• To ensure the highest standards of cleanliness are maintained in line with current legislation and contractual requirements.
• To attend appropriate training sessions as instructed by line manager and company policies.
• To be polite, friendly and helpful at all times and to always attempt to improve on existing standards of work.
• To act upon client comments and requests only in line with company policies.
• To be prepared at all times to assist your colleagues and move from one activity to another within your overall remit.
• To be responsive to the need to work extended hours to meet business needs.
• To demonstrate a willing and positive manner.
• To demonstrate a clear and effective alignment with the operational objectives and the commercial interests of Mitie Facilities Management Ltd.
• To maintain the highest standard of personal hygiene in line with the Mitie Hygiene Code of Practice.

COMMUNICATION:

• Communicate with colleagues and general public

AUTONOMY:

• Post holder would receive regular guidance and instruction from their line manager.
• Work will be monitored on a regular basis

ENVIRONMENT:

• Post holder will be required to work with substances controlled under COSHH regulations
• Role may require post holder to work in temperatures below 8˚ centigrade or above 20˚ centigrade

HEALTH & SAFETY:

The Health & Safety at Work Act and amendments state it is the responsibility of all employees to comply with Health and Safety Law. The post holder will be required to attend all statutory Health and Safety training.

The post holder is required to comply with the Company's Health & Safety strategy, policy and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment for employees, visitors, service users, contractors and others. The post holder must

comply with the designated levels of responsibility as detailed within the Poole Hospital contract, Health and Safety Plan.

LOCATION:

The post holder may be required to work at other Mitie locations from time to time. Reasonable notice of any such changes will be provided.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

Patients and/or staff information is confidential. It is a condition of employment that the post holder will not use or disclose any confidential information obtained during the course of their duties. Nor will they discuss any information with their families, friends, colleagues or any other party outside the working environment at any time.

This job description is subject to change according to service needs. Changes will be made in consultation with the post holder.

Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.

Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10, - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .