Cleaning Services Assistant

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a part-time cleaning staff member, playing a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and safety in clinical and non-clinical areas. This position offers flexible shifts, allowing you to contribute to the well-being of patients and staff while receiving comprehensive training in cleaning procedures. With a commitment to diversity and personal development, this role provides an opportunity to grow within a supportive team environment. If you're proactive and dedicated to high standards of cleanliness, this is a fantastic chance to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Subsidised staff restaurant

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Staff discounts via NHS Discounts website

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and COSHH regulations.
• Training equivalent to NVQ Level 1/2 in Cleaning and Support Services.

Responsibilities

• Perform deep cleaning in clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards across the facility.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Communication skills

Teamwork

Health and safety knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 1/2 in Cleaning and Support Services

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Facilities Services Level 2

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff

Main area: Estates & Facilities Grade: Band 2 Contract: Permanent (17 posts available) Hours: Part time - Various jobs of shifts - 5.00 - 9.00 (Mon-Fri), 6.00 - 9.00 (Mon-Fri and 7WK Rota), 14.00-20.00 (7WK Rota), 17.00 - 20.00 (7WK rota), 16.00 - 20.00 (7WK Rota), 18.00 - 21.00 (Mon-Fri), 18.00 - 22.00 (Mon-Fri) Job ref: 164-6780242-A

Site: City Town Nottingham Salary: £23,615 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 30/12/2024 23:59

Job overview

We require proactive and hardworking staff to work as part of a team within Cleaning Services. The role involves cleaning in Clinical and non-clinical areas, providing and maintaining the highest standard of cleanliness, safety, and care.

There are 17 posts available working various hours & shift patterns.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarize yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert. Cleaning experience is desirable, though full training will be given. Responsibilities will include:

• Deep cleaning tasks such as hard floors, fixtures, and fittings including sanitary areas of toilets and bath/shower areas.
• Replenishment of disposable commodities, i.e., soap, gel, and hand towels as required.
• Removal of waste from all areas to designated collection points.

Working for our organisation

With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city, playing a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We are committed to diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world-class healthcare. We offer endless personal development opportunities, aiming to turn your job into a career.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we strive to be better represented at NUH.

A subsidised staff restaurant is available on site. Annual Leave starts at 27 days a year plus bank holidays, and there are various staff discounts via the NHS Discounts website.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Cleaning Service Duties

• Ensure a timely and accurate response to all cleaning requests.
• Work in partnership with the Ward Team, Facilities Team Leader/Assistant Facilities Manager.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards and infection control practices.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, staff, and visitors.
• Ensure patient dignity and privacy is respected at all times.
• Safe use of cleaning equipment; assemble and dismantle cleaning equipment; order stock.
• Use effective cleansing/decontamination techniques.
• High dusting, damp dusting furniture, fixtures, fittings, and ledges.
• Removal of waste from wards and departments to designated collection points.
• Attend training courses as required.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• Knowledge or training equivalent to NVQ Level 1/2 in Cleaning and Support Services.
• Intermediate Apprenticeship in Facilities Services Level 2 or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of cleaning/hygiene COSHH procedures.

Experience

• Cleaning in a domestic environment including knowledge of cleaning procedures and processes.
• Experience of working/communicating with the general public.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Previous experience of cleaning in a commercial capacity.
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety issues.

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